For the chance to return to Brazil, Anderson Silva is willing to make a fast turnaround.
The former longtime UFC middleweight champion has agreed to meet Jared Cannonier at UFC 237 on May 11. MMA Fighting confirmed a Wednesday report by ESPN. MMA Fighting also confirmed a report by Combate that the event will be held in Rio de Janeiro.
The 43-year-old Silva (34-9, 1 NC) just fought on Feb. 9, where he put in a solid showing in a unanimous decision loss to rising star Israel Adesanya at UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia.