UFC 183: Anderson Silva media conference call full audio replay on MMA return, Nick Diaz 'super fight' and more

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion Anderson Silva took part in a solo conference call earlier today (Fri., Aug. 1, 2014) to discuss his pending return to mixed martial arts (MMA). Among the many topics covered were his seven-fight contract with UFC, his upcoming showdown against Nick Diaz at UFC 183, the status of his leg injury, and so much more.

Have a listen using the audio player below:

The countdown has begun.

The promotion dropped the UFC 183 bombshell earlier this week, announcing "Silva vs. Diaz" for its annual Super Bowl Weekend extravaganza, which takes place on Sat., Jan. 31, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diaz will be moving up from his usual home at 170 pounds.

For more on this upcoming "super fight" click here. To listen to Diaz break down his Octagon return, check out his UFC 183 media conference call full audio replay here.