Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva: UFC legend teases future fight plans

Anderson Silva‘s career ambitions don’t just stop at Jake Paul.

The UFC legend may currently be training for a boxing match but he’s also booked his place in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament to keep himself busy as he looks to stay active.

Late last month, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions announced that the YouTube star will face the Brazilian MMA fighter on October 29 at the Gila River Arena in Glendale.

And while he’s busy preparing himself for that, Silva revealed that he has also entered a BJJ competition in Dubai.

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“For many years I have had a contract with a big company but now I am able to do much more,” he said during an appearance on The MMA Hour per The Mirror.

“This was in the past but now it is about the future and my legacy and I will continue doing my best in boxing and in different sports too.

“I think after this fight with Jake, I will go to Dubai to start training jiu-jitsu with my coach because I am entering a tournament and I am excited to put my heart into training and continue to test myself.

“Right now I am in control of my professional life inside combat sports and I can do anything.

“Nobody can control me and say ‘you can’t do that’ or ‘you are too old for that’ and of course this is making me more happy.”

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The former UFC middleweight champion was released from his contract following his October 2020 defeat to Uriah Hall.

However, he refused to rule out competing again in MMA in the future despite his current three-fight losing skid.

“Oh, you know, when I stopped doing my last fight in the UFC, I talked to Japan about doing my last