He will be the GOAT Slayer.
His "fans" will come pouring out of e woodwork. People will be saying, "I always knew he was a great fighter and he earned my deep respect."
Dana will probably have the Diaz bro's club his knees the following night
He'll get Edgar as punishment
He'll get a title eliminator. Maybe even a title shot. UFC will pass it off as "beating the GOAT means you are at the top of the ladder." Giving Siver a middling opponent would reflect poorly on the GOAT's status in the division.
Same with Nick Diaz. If he were to beat Anderson and then get Josh Koscheck for his next fight, it wouldn't reflect well on Anderson's immediate future.
He'll get a title eliminator. Maybe even a title shot. UFC will pass it off as "beating the GOAT means you are at the top of the ladder." Giving Siver a middling opponent would reflect poorly on the GOAT's status in the division.
Same with Nick Diaz. If he were to beat Anderson and then get Josh Koscheck for his next fight, it wouldn't reflect well on Anderson's immediate future.
They fight on Sunday and some will love him but most will be upset a huge fight was derailed.