Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has never been a fan of talkers.
Ahead of his Jan. 31 showdown with Nick Diaz at UFC 183, Silva is urging featherweight champion Jose Aldo to punish No. 1 contender Conor McGregor for his vocabulary.
“Aldo said what we needed to hear,” Silva told Globo (via Bloody Elbow). “He’s the king, Chad Mendes is the prince and McGregor is the joker. Enough said. I think that McGregor is a cool guy but Aldo is a lot cooler. Aldo is my brother until I die. Hit him a lot, Aldo. Please, do it. Hit him a lot.”
Aldo will defend his title to McGregor sometime later this year, likely early summer in Las Vegas, Nevada, but Silva isn’t giving the Irishman much of a shot against the longtime champ.
“It’s impossible to compare them,” said Silva. “McGregor has no condition of facing Aldo. How would he do this? How? Do you think that this boy will bear what Mendes could? Never! I would run from Aldo if he were at my weight class. I would not be silly of fighting him.”
Busy hyping the fight, Aldo might be ahead of Silva on the running.
“Galera, confere aí a chamada em primeira mao que o @canalcombate fez para a minha luta” “I’m the… http://t.co/1NFXAuFgOM
— Jose Aldo Junior (@josealdojunior) January 23, 2015
5 MUST-READ STORIES
Aftermath. Anthony Johnson rumbles to redemption at UFC on FOX 14.
Moving up. Chuck Mindenhall explains why Anthony Johnson could be the last man standing between Jon Jones and heavyweight.
‘It’s just a lot of pain.’ Alexander Gustafsson discusses not only the loss to Johnson, but losing out on another shot at Jon Jones’ title.
‘Not impressed.’ Jon Jones reacts to Alexander Gustafsson’s loss to Anthony Johnson on Twitter.
Ratings. UFC on FOX draws 2.82 million viewers for best overnight numbers in two years.
MEDIA STEW
Highlights and Octagon interviews with Rumble and Gustafsson.
Highlights from the UFC on FOX 14 post-fight presser. (Full presser here)
A rough night for Dan Henderson.
Makwan Amirkhani stops Andy Ogle in eight seconds.
UFC on FOX 14 post show with Ariel Helwani and Luke Barnatt.
Countdown to UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz.
Luke Rockhold’s segments from Millionaire Matchmaker. Below is a TLDR version.
Long watches.
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UFC Announces Three European Events
TWEETS
See how the pros reacted to Rumble Johnson’s big win.
Victory lap.
@RezaMaddog so what’s the emergency number again?
— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) January 25, 2015
Much respect to my friend @danhendo pic.twitter.com/1F79JDgOvo
— Gegard Mousasi (@mousasi_mma) January 25, 2015
Made it to Prague! couple days here with friends and family http://t.co/RbOu2ft6N5
— Ryan Bader (@ryanbader) January 25, 2015
@Pit_Master I’ve already changed into my tight jeans and toms too! Lol
— Samuel Sicilia (@SamSiciliaMMA) January 25, 2015
Im not here to TaKe a paaart im here to entertaint
— Makwan Amirkhani (@MakwanAmirkhani) January 25, 2015
What’s up @Reebok ??
— Mirsad Bektic (@MirsadBekticMMA) January 25, 2015
I like these conversations in our corner. http://t.co/8r8gDwPewV
— Viktor Pesta (@ViktorPesta) January 25, 2015
Win or lose fuck it we’ll still push forward @RedserMma pic.twitter.com/stT2g7aXC4
— Neil 2 Tap Seery (@NeilSeeryMMA) January 24, 2015
Better luck next time.
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Good thing my wife is a nurse, she fixed me up #noneedforstitches @ufc http://t.co/Xx9kb4KXyj
— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) January 25, 2015
Big thanks to the best sponsors in the game @affliction @oakgrovetech guys are the absolute best… http://t.co/3XqbFQL7HF
— Phil Davis (@PhilMrWonderful) January 25, 2015
It’s official – I’m part of the Reebok team #TeamReebok #UFC @Reebok @UFC_UK @ufc pic.twitter.com/Hd3E5j1vSH
— Nico Musoke (@NicoMusoke) January 25, 2015
Am i gutted? Yes! Do i feel like the ref could have given me more time? Yes! I was not KOed or anywhere near
— Andy Ogle (@thelittleaxe) January 25, 2015
When after three knee operations and a two-year absence play their worst game of his career , you ask yourself whether it is time to retire ? !! Thank God ! Thank you to all those who were with me ! I’m sorry !
?????? ???? 3 ???????? ?? ???????? ? ?????????? ????????? ???????? ???-?????? ?? ??? ? ?????????,???????? ?? ??… http://t.co/iDnKmWb3Jm
— StaniSlav Nedkov (@StanislavNedkov) January 25, 2015
33Lbs cut in 2 weeks i had nothing in there tonight. Hopefully get a full 8 week camp cut the weight properly nd start taking people out.
— Paul Redmond (@RedserMma) January 25, 2015
No excuse made congrats to Seery real cool cat as as well I want to thank God first for granting me… http://t.co/QRBJRoxmRM
— Chris beal (@RealDealCbeal) January 25, 2015
Bones weighs in.
I feel great about it “@xxMz_Jonesxx: I wonder what @JonnyBones feels about @Anthony_Rumble being his next opponent”
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 25, 2015
So I wonder what’s next for Alex and DC
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 25, 2015
They all are that’s what makes my job so awesome “@sherwood_lester: @JonnyBones damn rumble is a scary mf”
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 26, 2015
It’s exactly what he did to me after my DC fight “@Mike_Liftss: @JonnyBones why’d you delete that tweet about Gustafson last night, champ?”
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 26, 2015
Rank your top five light heavyweights in order?
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 26, 2015
Myself 1.AJ 2.Evans 3.DC 4.Gus
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 26, 2015
After this fight I’ve cleared the division trust me I’m excited @ballyduffman
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 26, 2015
Good to hear.
The desire to be the champion is still there. I wanna stand amongst the greats and I will. Jones asked… http://t.co/zF0ZA63k7h
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) January 25, 2015
Get well soon.
Reef got me today 5 staples in the head faaaaaaack http://t.co/vN2vndatzx
— Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) January 24, 2015
Patience! “@NoahThull: All of this UFC talk and nothing about @junior_cigano the heavyweight division isn’t just the same with out him”
— Junior Dos Santos (@junior_cigano) January 26, 2015
Magomed is trying to convince me to let him keep sparring after his cut reopened. #NotGonnaHappen #Heart @AKAThailand pic.twitter.com/ciQ2PwxW9s
— Mike Quick Swick (@officialswick) January 26, 2015
Beefin’.
We need to talk. If you ignore me, I’ll have to stick shoe in you ass. If you’d rather listenI’ve got an idea @wandfc
— Chael Sonnen (@sonnench) January 24, 2015
Sbg sucks. One dimensional fighters. Not well rounded and deep team like @AmericanTopTeam @shanebgreen @blastdoubleleg @Gary_Carr_
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) January 25, 2015
Yo @PendredMMA think u can be a D1 All American as easily as I became an overnight sensation in Ireland? #celebstatus pic.twitter.com/Ny0cF0dqVS
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) January 25, 2015
Some closing thoughts.
Referees have the 2nd toughest job in the sport next to the fighters, mine is far easier. Early calls or not, they’re trying to be safe.
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 25, 2015
Most people thought that the @danhendo was a worst stoppage, but again, the referee is just trying to err on the side of caution.
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 25, 2015
This guy.
“@HotSauceHoltzy: I want my cornermen to know if you take a duck face selfie after I fight you will be fired. pic.twitter.com/Fb2MQO9rPH” HAHA
— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) January 24, 2015
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced this weekend (Jan. 23-25 2015)
Luke Barnatt vs. Clint Hester at UFC Fight Night: Faber vs. Assuncao
Mirko Cro Cop vs. Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC Fight Night: Cro Cop vs. Gonzaga
Jan Blachowicz vs. Jimi Manuwa at UFC Fight Night: Cro Cop vs. Gonzaga
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via abramowi.
Swedish MMA finds solace in Zlatan
Good evening,
As a Swede it was heart wrenching for me to watch the main event yesterday. Is this is it for Swedish MMA? Will UFC stop coming to Sweden? The last two events in Sweden have had really appalling results for the Swedes. Maybe I should just stop getting so emotionally invested in UFC fights that involve Swedish fighters, as the aftermath is so excruciatingly disappointing?
After coming home from last night’s event, I have consciously stayed away from MMA sites, social media, the radio and newspapers… Because I just need a break from it all.
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