Silva training with the heavyweights for Keith

By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Josh Hedges

After 13 victories in the career, being ten by knockout, Thiago Silva was defeated for the first time in the MMA career, but is getting prepared to return to the UFC octagon, on August 29 (UFC 102). For the bout against Keith Jardine, the athlete of the American Top Team is training with the heavyweights of the team.

"I'm doing my training here in the ATT with the heavyweights. I'm doing my training with (Antônio Silva) Bigfoot, Todd (Duffee) and everybody here. The training is strong as always, I'm training a lot. Now I’m with the help of Katel Kubis, who came here and is giving me a Muay Thai training", says the fighter, commenting about the last fight of his opponent, against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. "I thought it was very good. Both have a very high level, but I'm prepared and well trained. I know his pros and cons, I'm studying with my coaches and you will see in time, the strategy is always a surprise"