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[Texasboyballin]

From Kevin Iole’s mailbag column at Yahoo! Sports:

He said he’s found “the next Anderson Silva,” a lightweight who is competing in Season 8 of TUF at 155 pounds, though he declined to release the fighter’s name because it might spoil the season. “I was going off when I saw this guy,” White said. “He’s 24 and he’s destroying people. It’s sick how bad ass he is. I’m getting goose bumps talking to you about him.”

“The next Anderson Silva” might be pushing it a little, but I do have to admit that I’m excited to see who it is that White is talking about. Don’t forget that C.B. Dollaway was hyped up to win this last season of TUF and he was somewhat of a bust when it came down to the end. Not saying that will happen this time around, but we’ve been fooled before.

Source:
Dana White's New Anderson Silva

[Gmunit]

I know this has been posted but I can't find it

[tmlfan]

it was talked about in this thread

but I didnt see the story

[subman]

He doesn't want to give it away, but says the guy is 24. That narrows it down pretty easily...

[Diegonightmare]

As far as I'm concerned, there's only one Anderson Silva. And guys that are built up this highly are virtually always busts.

That being said, I'll be interested to have a look at the kid and see what he does with his opponents on the show.

[Warchief]

I think what Dana really found is "The Next Tim Sylvia."

[playuntiltheskyisblack]

I guess it's supposed to be this guy here.

Joe "The Hybrid" Duarte

Couple other MMA boards have him being listed as "The Next Anderson"

[Mr. Raider]

Its cool that he is excited about some young new talent, but if I was this fighter I would be pissed at Dana for putting such high expectations and pressure on him. I'm mean the Next A. Silva. Thats a pretty bold statement. I think he may be jumping the gun here, just a little.

[tmlfan]

Originally Posted by playuntiltheskyisblack

I guess it's supposed to be this guy here.

Joe "The Hybrid" Duarte

Couple other MMA boards have him being listed as "The Next Anderson"

hmm the first thing that popped in my head was Joe Dirt ..or Joe Dirte ...lol

well, at least Dana isnt putting to much pressure on him, come on Kid just be the next Anderson Silva

[Paytheplayer]

I don't remember CB being hyped up at all. I know watching it, they said he was a beast, but during the show I heard more about Brown being a killer than anything. Anyways, it's probably just Dana trying to hype the show, but regardless I can't wait to see.