Djorden Santos wants to shake up UFC middleweight division like his idol, Anderson Silva

LAS VEGAS – When it comes to middleweight inspirations in MMA, it doesn’t get much bigger than Anderson Silva for most fighters.

That’s especially true for fellow Brazilian Djorden Santos, who after earning a UFC contract at Dana White’s Contender Series 70 on Tuesday said he wants to keep living his dream.

“I love this division because I’m from Brazil – Anderson Silva was my idol,” Santos said after DWCS 70. “I just want to be like Anderson Silva. I love his legacy and I’m here to make my history.