Anderson Silva Asks Usher To Create Him New Walkout Song, UFC President Dana White Says No

Anderson Silva revealed that he asked Usher and a Brazilian gospel rapper to create a new walkout song for his return to the Octagon but Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White refused his request. Talking to Brazilian media, the 39-year-old revealed that he wanted his walkout song, “Ain’t No Sunshine” by DMX to be replaced by another song that will be created especially for him.

"Everytime that I talk about changing my song, he says no. Pregador Luo was working with Usher, who is my personal friend, in a new song but it seems that Dana doesn't want me to change, so we won't change," Anderson Silva said. The former UFC middleweight champion explained that he wants a new walkout song because his comeback to the Octagon is a special moment for him. He said that everything feels new to him and it is like his first time to step inside the octagon again. In fact, the holder of the longest title defence streak in UFC history revealed that he feels like a kid with a new toy.

Anderson Silva will face Nick Diaz in the five-round main event of UFC 183 on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas. Silva will mark his return to the Octagon after his leg injury that prevented him from entering the cage for more than a year. According to Silva, when he started training three months ago, he focused on physical therapy for his leg. On the other hand, Nick Diaz is returning from “retirement” after losing against Georges St-Pierre in March 2013.

Silva revealed that the upcoming fight against Nick Diaz is great for the UFC fans especially that both of them did not fight for a long time. He said that his focus now is on Nick Diaz. If he wins, Anderson Silva plans to train immediately for his next fight and if given the chance to fight for another belt, he’ll go for it.

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