Anderson Silva wants second Jake Paul fight but with exhibition rule change

Silva will tackle YouTube famous person Paul in his brand new boxing fight later this month, and the UFC legend would be open to touching gloves for a second time afterwards supplying it's miles in a kickboxing exhibition. Jake Paul vs Silva live

UFC legend Anderson Silva might be inclined to level a rematch with Jake Paul presenting it's miles a kickboxing exhibition.

Silva will take to the squared circle in his cutting-edge time out towards YouTube superstar Paul in Phoenix on October 29. The Brazilian has made a massive impression within the boxing ring having picked up victories towards both former global champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Bruno Machado.

His today's stint in combating has seen him viewed as a hazard to Paul's undefeated streak, having retired from his hugely successful career within the UFC which sees him ranked as one of the greatest opponents ever. And although he will now not be capable of use any of his MMA competencies in this bout, Silva believes he can win in the boxing ring.

"I will no longer throw any elbows on him I won't need to I will go to win," Silva said while previewing his upcoming showdown with Paul on the Full Send podcast. "I will cross and speak to Jake and let's cross and do one more fight but allow's make it an exhibition. But allow's do it in kickboxing, you could kick me and I can kick you however I promise I might not kick you hard.

"It's difficult for boxers to enter MMA due to the fact they don't have wrestling. I cannot kick him in the face though I am disqualified, whilst the fight is finished I will say let's do a kickboxing fight and do one more. I am excited because the fight is coming and guys aren't beating me in schooling anymore."

Paul's conflict with Silva could be his 6th professional combat having overwhelmed the likes of former UFC stars Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren in preceding crossover bouts. However it will be very exclusive situations with Silva having shown his outstanding hanging potential no matter now being 47.

Paul has formerly teased a transfer to MMA himself which can propose he's open to a kickboxing combat if Silva changed into to offer him the risk. For now the YouTuber is targeted on his persisted boxing career where he hopes to turn out to be global champion in the destiny.

Silva has recommended within the beyond that he isn't carrying the flag for MMA coming into the contest, however Paul believes he's showing he isn't always frightened of the Brazilian legend. "He’s genuinely representing the MMA network," Paul said. "I think he simply doesn’t need that strain, maybe because even Tyron said the same thing. Silva vs Paul live coverage

"So he virtually is representing his legacy and all that. And the purpose this fight is occurring is because Dana White said I wouldn’t do it. So I had to check his bluff and prove to every body - consisting of him - that I’m now not frightened of Anderson Silva. So this is truely MMA vs. I bet myself.”