Dana White on Anderson Silva: 'I'll Never Let Him Fight Here Again' - MMA Fighting

After UFC Vegas 12, Dana White talks Anderson Silva's performance and his UFC retirement, Israel Adesanya going for double gold, and much more Saturday evening in Las Vegas.
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[@jack5402]

Dana shouldn't wear white when he's on his period

[@deladag]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@edgar0138]

Silva should really retire but he wont .

[@himmothy235]

I think that was his last fight

[@brandonsurreyguy]

@THE REAL L.C yes i have a feeling he has one more fight left in him dana white was harsh i thought silva did pretty good

[@MasudaOfKorriban]

@@brandonsurreyguy lmao

[@rongee4433]

Lol , Silva gets 650k per fight + an extra 50k Throw up a bigger number , and the meathead will get destroyed for my entertainment. Feel sorry for these took bags ? Lmfao , stfu and dance boy .

[@VolkerDrach]

Man, Anderson Silva and Dana White have some complicated history.

[@Serious-zs6qy]

It ain’t that complicated youngster 😆

[@VolkerDrach]

@@Serious-zs6qy How am I a youngster?

[@jtmsl]

@@VolkerDrach you must be one if you think they have complications

[@VolkerDrach]

@@jtmsl They do. You clearly don't understand what I mean. Dana hated Anderson once and he loved him, you just won't understand. Not bothering explaining.

[@karebushmarebu233]

@@jtmslyou obviously don’t know there history going back through his entire ufc career if you don’t realising they have a complicated history. There’s enough material to make a great movie about it

[@Zak0179]

Man im glad dana said what he said about Silva. I cant watch him get beat up this bad no more 😢

[@gbone1812]

Exactly

[@J29-h5w]

I feel like both izzy and uriah went easy on andsrson for the sole purpose of not wanting to hurt their idol

[@AcidGlow]

He might still want to fight new competitors in other companies. But it seems his better days are behind him. Maybe he would be better suited for film roles.

[@trey5wop199]

Wait till his back on the juice😂

[@OG_Jin_Bling]

@Nigalas Cage If roided up again, I don't think he could win one round against Gegard Mousasi, but wouldn't be surprised if he wanted to.

[@PapaG603]

It seems?

[@AQGOAT24]

He's 45, he should retire. But if he goes to Bellator he could roid up and extend his run

[@null3630]

he is the greatest of his generation so i really don't know what he is trying to prove

[@jackdee5481]

15:40 Dana going as Mr Clean for Halloween

[@ejaganjac7085]

Uriah Hall getting unnecessary shots. It was a tactical match up just like against Izzy.

[@oohellyaa08]

ah, i can see where Dana is coming from, that was a trash performance from Hall

[@bradywordsworth7725]

I think Dana’s just frustrated because he knows the potential Uriah has. Uriah has so much power he could easily be on of the greats if he wasn’t so gun shy

[@JungleScene]

whittaker didnt say he doesnt want the fight, he said hes having a baby in like 2 months so he wants to wait till the new year...

[@danyboulanger4897]

yes. Dana is a big lier

[@dkoli]

Whittaker doesn't have the skill to win anyway

[@dkoli]

@Dead Man let's watch him dive in chin up like he always does and get countered by any decent striker...

[@Charmander009]

Yea but Whitaker’s tone revealed he didn’t want that Izzy smoke . He’s like “well I’ll fight anyone , Izzy or who ever , doesn’t matter to me , don’t care“. Wel if u don’t care neither does Dana

[@podgedon9196]

To be fair Whittaker didn't seem to want the fight, he said march April for his next fight

[@S3RAVA3LM]

Legend Silva. Done a lot for the sport. Seen him come back from bad injury. Can still do a lot for the sport. Hard to let go.

[@jeremiah7382]

Dana’s needs to bring CM Punk back for him to honor Silva’s last fight on the contract. If He really wants it.

[@anonmys6844]

@@jeremiah7382 lol cm punk would get murdered

[@dedetmt2535]

@Modern Magus Thats Dana White for you and he wonders why alot of his top names went to Bellator or other rival companies...Dana hasnt given a damn abt his fighters since they got that Reebok deal that took away all the fighters money from their sponsors. Silva earned every dollar the UFC paid him, having the longest title reign and most title defenses the man had the velt for 2457 days!...honor his wishes and pay him his money!

[@jeremiah7382]

anonmys 68 that’s the plan but with my luck Punk takes Silva to school and wins in spectacular fashion and calls out Izzy while Silva’s snoozing. Js

[@jeremiah7382]

Modern Magus guess you missed the part in this video where Dana said he’s only got one fight left on his contract but not giving it to him.

[@Teslashock824]

This is Dana trying to devalue Silva. Sure, he got caught, but I had him winning the first three rounds before he got clipped. He was going to win a decision.

[@bookuroooverwatch161]

Idk man they were just standing there for a few rounds. Seems like Hall just didnt want to hurt Silva.

[@zaynes5094]

@@bookuroooverwatch161 Dana is just a grump. He loves Anderson but he hates Silva because of his name.

[@weenfain2321]

Remember when Hall was in Tuff and everyone said he was the next Silva? And then got into the UFC and Dana about lost it bc he’s done this since then? Lol he’s right. Dude has no output or trigger.

[@ThatCarGuy]

12 of his 16 wins are KO/TKO...

[@daviddalton5851]

Let me start this way.... My name is Dana and when Anderson tried to retire earlier but we payed him more to stay. Let me put it this way..... I don't trust media but I'm pretty glad media isn't exposing me for paying him to stay!!

[@craigc5135]

Were at the stage again where a legend wont stop🥺and the new fans wont know what he was!retire please and focus on your sons career

[@Skycrusher]

I learned about Silva through the Chris Weidman knockout. And you're telling me he ISN'T a showboating blowhard that got his dumbass mollywhopped?

[@chrischilds368]

I’ll always remember Anderson in his prime. Haven’t even been able to watch him these last few years. To me the greatest ever.... Jon Jones is on his heels though.

[@johnrobinson1762]

You think anyone with an actual stake cares about this burnout or his drivers? I remember the UFC way back in the day, and recall the hysteria. The days when Dana White an co. could shut down Las Vegas Boulevard and cause folks to leave work early to catch a big card as it aired live. NOW, he has this blah attitude because he lived too fast. I applaud this inevitable end result. I hope Dana and his people lament to the very end.

[@Roscoe_357]

They Both Came Out Dirty For Performance Enhancing Drugs 💉 😂😂😂😂

[@eiwitsjd]

Anderson should retire from fighting for his health. Not retire from the sport tho. He should become a coach. Open up a gym. And keep doing what he loves.

[@cloudstudents2196]

Age, age , age ..father time always comes knocking ..Silva just want the check..

[@danielmcgibbon8200]

Some people don’t know when to let it go

[@rongee4433]

And Silva likes making 650k a fight plus an extra 50k . Who gives a ship about these meatheads , they are there for one purpose only . Entertain me

[@lutherportnoi1611]

Battle of the Brain Cells.....Liddell vs. Silva....MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!

[@bradhuygens]

Silva has earned my respect for his dedication, and ability to leave his ego at the door to stay in the game all these years

[@Thatdud007]

For the love of God just retire spider

[@stringsnare]

"Khabib said he would talk with his mother". Told yall.

[@documax123]

"Damian Hirst texted me."

[@badnewzbandits3053]

Casuals would be flatlined in the first round against Hall. Silva at 45 years was with the shits. Y’all not cut from the same cloth. People who can’t even run for 5 minutes straight shouldn’t speak on what another man CAN do.

[@quezzyb617]

Uriahs been a disappointment, he was holding back, Silva looked open so many times, but was nice of em not to viciously ko him

[@maloperverso8118]

Silva was Never Quite the Same after His Leg Broke.....

[@bookuroooverwatch161]

Or the roids. Don't forget the roids

[@Khalidsvt101]

Sliva should have retired after the izzy fight and left it there .. he is 46 years old we dont wana see chuck liddle 2.0 I support dana for not letting him fight again..

[@edgar22452]

Exactly!

[@RV103]

Yup could’ve been like passing of the torch from Silva to Izzy

[@shaybrennan2318]

He should've retires him a long time ago. He's greedy. Only after milking him out to the last drop is when he was like: He's not fighting again'.

[@RV103]

@@shaybrennan2318 Dana just said he won’t let him fight anymore in UFC. What was Dana to do when Silva signed that contract? Let him go to some other promotion so that they could milk the fighter they helped build into a star?

[@shaybrennan2318]

@@RV103 Silva built himef up. Don't compare him to modern fighters like Mcgregor, Rousey etc. He's from a different era and won 16 straight, demolishing EVERY1. Hopefully Dana can prevent him from fighting elsewehre. But he should've retired him after the Izzy fight at worst. Everything after that was unwatchable. Fighters he would've ate for breakfast got the better if him.

[@Serious-zs6qy]

Yeah Dana right I hate that too 😓 it even hurt him to answer theses questions 😥 LOVE YOU 😍 Anderson Silva the SPIDER WAY FROM LOUISIANA ✊🏾Brother

[@huntermonzon5231]

THANK YOU SILVA JUST REST NOW YOU DID A LOT FOR US ALREADY LET THE NEW KIDS TAKE IT OVER FROM HERE

[@obughan2266]

For a 46yr old he is amazing But stop 🛑 it for his own safety Look wat happen to Ali Health is IMp man Dana is worried sick Too

[@Ya-got-boyf]

Uriah Hall still doing his best to destroy his career and make Dana hate him even more.

[@LJDS1979]

@Monk Downs Wow, perfect breakdown. I never thought about it that way. Hall came in with such expectations and has done just enough to stay in the organization but not excel. Now we know why. Unfortunate but hey everyone can't be a legend.

[@Stringprodigy]

@Monk Downs Dumb logic, fella

[@Stringprodigy]

@Monk Downs "Your the dummie". Nice self-own there, bud. 😆 But yeah that was dumb. You're expecting that the guy's opinion is the exact same now as his TUF days? Do you realize how long ago that was? Derp!

[@Stringprodigy]

@Monk Downs lol Shut up, Meg.

[@nikka4209]

@@Stringprodigy the dude almost died on the way to a fight not long ago, he wasn't taking it seriously when he should've. He could've been great

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

Feel bad for Uriah. He was clearly in a no win situation here.

[@lutherportnoi1611]

Hardy vs the next tomato can....who cares! Hardy gotta fight Lewis or Ngannou.

[@danh4435]

Well what u expect danaaaa it wasn't a surprise man is 45

[@bobclap4399]

Dana looking out for the guy - that’s what “family” is supposed to do ...

[@CraigDohner]

When did Whitaker say he didn't want a title shot with Izzy?

[@shingekinojutsu1706]

Hate to say it, but Dana is 100% correct about the Anderson situation. I always said he should have retired after his rematch with chael. 10 consecutive title defenses which should have been 11, held the title his entire prime until old age, it would have been the perfect retire on top scenario. But the up side to him continuing to fight and losing to weidman is that the middle weight division doesn't have this shadow over it, like it would've had if Anderson retired on top without ever losing the belt.

[@davidlatimore2462]

Sounds like Dana CARES about the man. Huge respect points.

[@OG_Jin_Bling]

BJ Penn is still under contract. That's a fight that makes sense.

[@sasogorelick]

😂

[@kanethomo2483]

Nah give him the fight against the bloke who knocked him out in Hawaii.

[@tgshark1]

Good his movement tonight was trash, leading with head and off balance look at the punch that ended him he was off balance...take note kids moving your head without moving your feet is a fools errand...angles and position

[@honeybadgerer3870]

Even at 46, the only way you (MAYBE) defeat Spider is that you're in your prime, like Hall, i.e. young, top-ranked, and hungry! Otherwise, Silva would STILL whoop most fighters' asses!! But White is correct that Silva should retire. Time to step away and direct your passions into mentoring, LEGEND!!

[@chghfd4946]

I wonder if Dana is going to get rid of my boy Hall whose on a 3 fight win streak and two are by KO/TKO. I hope not, I think he mention on his promo package that he moved to new gym and now his being guided to a much better place in terms of fighting. Hope he stays, I've been a fan since Ultimate Fighter.

[@DATAYT]

Why is Dana mad at Hall? lol

[@truthseeker537]

DANA DON'T WANT TO PAY ANDERSON SILVA CAUSE SILVA MAKE MORE THAN OTHER GUYS, IF DANA REALLY LOVED THE FIGHTERS HE WOULD PAY THEM FOR THEIR FIGHTS,,,, HE DO NOT WANT TO PAY JONE JONES 🦅9-12-21

[@Squidrito]

I don’t get it. Is Dana going to release Anderson or not?

[@beaubenal7693]

All this circus he is doing stay home men you lost so go home depressive to see this guy you must leave room for others it's not forever it's the turn of the others

[@kashmiralarcon3950]

Since then Anderson’s looked great in his boxing fights

[@unitedfools3493]

So dissapointing to see such greatness so reduced due to age.

[@AbdulKahar]

Lmfao!!! 3:21 reminds me of Mujahids Dana impressions in his cartoons.

[@mohammadsaadasif5328]

hahah damn i thought i am the only one who noticed...

[@CesarHernandez-uh9ri]

Dana know Anderson is over for him much respect

[@joshjenson8111]

Silva hasn't won since he beat Bonnar in 2012, he needs to retire

[@franklinnanai2745]

A legend, now it's time to stop.

[@Razear]

It's sad to see these legends suffering the same fate and being forced out of the sport. Really hope he calls it a wrap. No one his age should continue taking that type of damage.

[@rongee4433]

Lol , he makes 650 k a fight plus an extra 50k He's made 8 million $ There's the reason , so stop the emotional garbage , GTFO out there and entertain me , that's why these guys are out there , all these meatheads are only there to entertain,nothing more than beating their heads in so fans can smile... so STFU and dance ! Silvas done ........... NEXT !

[@pandaplutten2573]

Bellator is calling Anderson Silva NOW

[@nocturnaltube]

At least release Anderson out of his 1 fight contract left if you aren't going to let him fight again in the UFC. Why tie him down so he can't do anything. Or have him fulfill his contract and be free if Silva wishes to fight 1 more. It's a good idea for Anderson to not fight anymore, but let him free off from UFC to move on with his life.

[@sasogorelick]

Silva vs Diaz 2

[@seankhmersight5058]

Forever a legend...

[@CEREBRAL.ASSASSIN]

Credit to Dana for keeping Khabib as champ & giving him time.

[@blkbi-wHitbimpire-owner]

Says the pay for him is high but he makes u hella money hmmm dana idk man

[@ThatCarGuy]

Sad to see Dana piss on Hall when 12 of his 16 wins are KO/TKO. IMO Hall should sue for this and would win pretty easy... He just won a fight and his "promoter" is demoting him... For winning a fight by TKO...

[@RTX_Remix]

You all should be ashamed of yourself agreeing with Dana's sh*ttake on Anderson or Uriah... It was a measured fight, they both understood the danger each possessed... Dana's simply upset regarding Silva missing the old UFC team.

[@loganmartel4233]

0-8 last 8 years people don't know what he has done tho

[@Sdot1904]

Was Dana ready to cry he needs them more then thy know

[@benaskrensintellect332]

Make silva a brazilian announcer

[@zusamin1]

For me..only mma goats are gsp, silva, jones, and fedor. guys like johnson and cormier came close but havent reached that level. Khabib is number1 p4p. No doubt about it but he is not goat yet.. gotta do more title defenses.

[@MnMs002]

Dana Has 3 choices in regards to Anderson Silva.. #1 Talk to anderson to get him to retire and or come work for the CO in some form or other #2 Give Anderson Silva his last fight on the contract or #3 Release his contract because that contract is a 2 edge sword anderson must fullfill his end or never fight again or Dana has to make the fight offers to silva or that contract will be voided...A good Lawyer would piece up Dana no problem, especially after he went before the media talked crap about anderson saying he is shot, and saying I WILL NEVER give anderson another fight in the UFC...So Dana is not free to just do anything he wants to do...

[@andrewbryant47]

There you go a promoter trying to see you make money but don’t know how to keep his guys healthy I finally knew which I finally knew where this guy came from Trump supporter

[@bnegs521]

Should have scheduled it for 3 rounds!! It wasn't a title fight. Gimmie a break. Dana's only acting like this because he doesn't want silva fighting somewhere else!

[@eiwitsjd]

Talk all your crap about Hall. He could have ruined Anderson's life in that fight. He took it easy on him. He didnt need to maul him and make silvas quality of life suck from an injury.

[@NASkeywest]

Lol. Whittaker has said multiple times he wants another shot at Izzy. Dana straight lying that Rob doesn’t want another title shot....

[@est.sar.9276]

Jezz, Dana putted Anderson against Adesanya, Cannonier and Hall. 3 top ten fighters!! When he's 45!! He sended him to his death.

[@mazharfareed1548]

Dana white should go.

[@mazharfareed1548]

Dana is not for ufc anymore. He is so biased. Ufc management should change their president.

[@quran3757]

Dunno I'm a fighter you make me sad and sick he was a great fighter nobody going to last he give enough for the UFC

[@leelunk8235]

PISSS POOR PERFORMANCE BY ANDERSON..HE SHOULD HAVE RETIRED WHEN HE BROKE HIS LEG..

[@JahBreed]

I can hardly wait until Dana White is 60. I don't want him to get old, its just that its gonna be pretty great entertainment.

[@Charmander009]

Anderson should go to bellator and make millions. Bellator will hail him like he’s some beast , even though he’s washed up

[@jmiahhenebry376]

Dana u should learn how to talk without cuss words, dude u run a multi million dollar business! Be a role model fool

[@brucedavid7231]

Tainted legacy forget due to MULTIPLE PED violations. Just the way it is.

[@tyson6819]

BJ Penn should have had that same treatment years ago. Why Dana allowed him to fight was absurd!

[@ajdwyer1600]

Whittaker never said he didn't want the fight, he just wants christmas with his family and then he'll fight start of 2021

[@kevinromeo7220]

Maybe it was a private conversation between them two

[@highlanderholyfield855]

His energy said he didn't want the fight

[@ajdwyer1600]

No it's called a misunderstanding. Rob has family and priorities another baby due in January he will get his belt back soon

[@guitarislife9831]

Anderson Silva Vs Roy Jones Jr . In a boxing match.. one of Anderson's dreams .

[@richardnogan4579]

Andersen has nothing to prove. No need to take any more punishment, he's just past his prime.

[@tactical_philanthropy]

I'm not opposed to TRT usage anymore. If you wanna fight and do it well at an older age, let em.

[@jamesoncross7494]

You shouldn't be fighting at 46? What about Mike Tyson?

[@andi4281]

Lol. The truth: DFW doesn't want to pay Anderson Silva money one more time 🤑🤑🤑

[@Vkob]

Dana White's mom should have raised him not to cuss... too many f bombs yo

[@doopman7768]

Trump 2020!!! America first, humanity last!

[@barnetthejosh]

No 46 year old should be fighting - tell that to Tyson

[@eyeballpaul700]

Tyson is on testosterone replacement therapy

[@barnetthejosh]

@@eyeballpaul700 prove it

[@eyeballpaul700]

@@barnetthejosh you clearly have no common sense, if you think he went from being a past his prime 50 year old who couldn't even run to being able to punch like a guy in his 20's again overnight just because he started eating his veggies or something then you're just a fanboy who won't accept the truth anyway

[@araag.4257]

In any case, he's fighting another retired boxer of the same age, not a younger fighter in his prime, not comparable at all.

[@eyeballpaul700]

@@JasonUr I'm not saying it's impossible to retain fitness into your 40's, if you have a healthy lifestyle then it's almost guaranteed although I don't agree that you'd be fitter than somebody in their 20's who is "elite" The problem is that Mike Tyson didn't even hit a punching bag for years. He was extremely out of shape to the point that it would have been literally impossible for him to make a comeback this dramatic naturally

[@Xavier148xav]

the only 40+ yrs old that can still dance is yoel romeroooooo! lacandera!

[@ajcoolro18]

Why does it sound like Dana has pop rocks in his mouth?

[@ice_look2926]

Even in a win, Dana thinks Uriah is a loser. p.s. Khabib had measles?

[@wisdomincoming12]

Who would’ve thought Anderson would end up likes this

[@williamstalvey6920]

Dana White is excellent; tell it like it is and I like that!!

[@ASH_GARCIA24]

Y is khabib different from Jon and Henry? When they announced their retirement their titles were up for grabs. Wtf

[@-spudman2.054]

Muslim money

[@LucasSouza-rv1kq]

Dana white doesn't know what he is talking

[@benkvulothong4034]

Dana cares about people.

[@rickypuaar7654]

Why didnt he say that to bi penn or diego😑

[@kasperancher]

Its probaly Izzy and Jan that are TUF coaches.

[@JackAttackMMA]

Dana out here burying people, damn

[@Slashingthrough]

Dana is being Dana again.