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Coach: Anderson Silva could make 179 lbs catchweight if he fights Conor McGregor

Anderson Silva isn’t done with MMA just yet.

In a recent interview for Portal do Vale Tudo, Silva’s coach Rogerio Camoes stated that ‘The Spider’ is getting ready to make an Octagon return in January 2019, and doesn’t rule out a possible match against former featherweight and lightweight champion, Conor McGregor.

According to Camoes, the fight would have to happen at a 179 lbs catchweight, and that both fighters would be interested in the bout.

“If you really force him, Anderson Silva can make 179, 180 pounds,” Camoes said. “I was in Los Angeles one month ago and we talked about his return.