Despite going toe-to-toe with the hard-hitting Mark Hunt for 25 incredible minutes, Antonio Silva said he didn’t experience any serious injuries and is looking for a quick return to the cage – once he gets back from Disneyland.

“I’m feeling good – a little beat up but nothing serious,” Silva told MMAjunkie. “This was the toughest fight I have ever been in, but that is really good, to test one’s self.

“I’m going to celebrate and spend time with the family. After every fight, I take my family to Disneyland, but then I want to fight again ASAP.”

Silva (18-5-1 MMA, 2-2-1 UFC) and Hunt (9-8-1 MMA, 4-2-1 UFC) headlined this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night 33 event, and while most expected a quick and violent contest, the two both showed incredible heart over the course of five rounds in a rousing back-and-forth battle that proved to be one of the most entertaining heavyweight bouts in UFC history.

Silva said he didn’t realize during the course of the fight just how entertaining it was, but he certainly knew it was a difficult challenge.

“Things were happening so fast, I didn’t really have time to reflect on how good the fight was,” Silva said. “Going into the third round, I did realize I was in the hardest fight I had ever been in so far.”

At the conclusion of five rounds, Silva felt he had earned three of the five rounds and would earn a decision win. While two of three judges agreed, they also awarded Hunt a 10-8 score in the final frame, resulting in a majority draw.

While a draw is generally considered a terrible outcome in a fight, it almost seemed just in this epic clash. Silva admits he felt he won but can also see the value of a draw in this case.

“I felt that I had won three rounds, but I think a draw is a good result also,” Silva said. “We both went in there and gave it everything we had. We were both trying to finish the whole time. We let it all hang out, and I am OK with this result.”

The fight is unquestionably a “Fight of the Year” candidate, and some are calling it one of the best ever. Silva said he appreciates the compliments.

“I feel flattered,” Silva said. “If that’s what the fans are saying, then it must be true, and I am very happy that we were able to put on a great fight for everyone.”

Despite the draw result, both Silva and Hunt were paid their contracted win bonuses, as well as an additional $50,000 for the evening’s “Fight of the Night” bonus. It’s not yet certain what comes next for “Bigfoot,” but he’s up for any challenge, including a second bout with Hunt of UFC officials deem that appropriate.

“I am an employee of the UFC,” Silva said. “If they think they need to put on a rematch, then that’s what it will be.

“I do not pick opponents. I’ll fight anyone they put in front of me.”

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