Silva: Do the Job, Get Back to 185

 
Silva: Do the Job, Get Back to 185 UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (Pictures) ventures into the light heavyweight division Saturday to meet hard-hitting James Irvin (Pictures). Gleidson Venga spoke with the Brazilian about Dana White’s request that he move up to 205 pounds, his desire that Irvin keep the fight on the feet and whether he’ll pursue a light heavyweight title ... [link]

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