Silva said to Globo recently, “That’s something I would like to achieve. I never asked to fight anybody, but that’s a challenge I would like to have, to try my martial arts skills against McGregor. I would also like a rematch against Nick Diaz and Michael Bisping. I think McGregor is a great standup fighter, but in his last fight he didn’t last very long because he ended up getting into Nate’s game, which is a great challenge for anybody. The Diaz brothers have great cardio. We have to respect Conor, the loss to Nate doesn’t diminish his career. I would really like to try out my skills against McGregor.”
Conor McGregor reacts after defeating Jose Aldo during a featherweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 194, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
“We could do it at a catchweight, since he told he’s willing to fight anyone under the right conditions. I believe a catchweight bout would be really interesting to the sport, for me and for him.” Said Silva.
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