UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II Main Card Image Gallery

UFC 148 saw middleweight champion Anderson Silva enter GOAT status (Greatest of all time) following his tenth title defense after defeating Chael Sonnen for the second time, finishing his nemesis via second round TKO. Check out images from that bout plus more action from the main card below and be sure to check out the […]

Anderson Silva (left) reacts to being declared the winner in his fight against Chael Sonnen (white shirt, right) after their UFC middleweight championship bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges via UFC.com)

UFC 148 saw middleweight champion Anderson Silva enter GOAT status (Greatest of all time) following his tenth title defense after defeating Chael Sonnen for the second time, finishing his nemesis via second round TKO.

Check out images from that bout plus more action from the main card below and be sure to check out the full photo gallery at UFC.com.

(L-R) Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen congratulate one another after their UFC middleweight championship bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com)

(L-R) Anderson Silva hits Chael Sonnen with a knee during their UFC middleweight championship bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle for UFC.com)

(R-L) Anderson Silva punches Chael Sonnen during their UFC middleweight championship bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle for UFC.com)

Chael Sonnen (top) punches Anderson Silva during their UFC middleweight championship bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle for UFC.com)

(L-R) Forrest Griffin interviews Tito Ortiz after their light heavyweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle for UFC.com)

Forrest Griffin (R) lands a right hand to Tito Ortiz (L) chin during their light heavyweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com)

Tito Ortiz walks to the Octagon before his light heavyweight bout with Forrest Griffin at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle for UFC.com)

Cung Le reacts to being declared the winner in his fight with Patrick Cote after their middleweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com)

Cung Le (right) kicks Patrick Cote during their middleweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle for UFC.com)

(R-L) Cung Le kicks Patrick Cote during their middleweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle for UFC.com)

Demian Maia (top) punches Dong Hyun Kim during their welterweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com)

Demian Maia (left) wrestles Dong Hyun Kim during their welterweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges via UFC.com)

(R-L) Chad Mendes punches Cody McKenzie during their featherweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges via UFC.com)

Cody McKenzie is checked over by medical staff during his featherweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle via UFC.com)

Mike Easton reacts to being declared the winner in his fight against Ivan Mejnivar during UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com)

(R-L) Ivan Menjivar punches Mike Easton during their bantamweight bout at UFC 148 inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com)

Dana White Offers His Thoughts On Silva vs. Sonnen II & Griffin vs. Ortiz III, Unhappy With Forrest

Video: UFC on FUELTV: Dana White Interview

UFC president Dana White offers his thoughts on Saturday nights (July 7, 2012) UFC 148 main event, and co-main event bouts. The interview was completed shortly after Anderson Silva’s win as White wasn’t even sure that ‘The Spider’s’ knee to Chael Sonnen was legal or not. The UFC pres also goes on to voice his displeasure with Forrest Griffin’s antics following his trilogy bout with Tito Ortiz, from running out of the Octagon to interviewing ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ after the win.

UFC president Dana White offers his thoughts on Saturday nights (July 7, 2012) UFC 148 main event, and co-main event bouts. The interview was completed shortly after Anderson Silva’s win as White wasn’t even sure that ‘The Spider’s’ knee to Chael Sonnen was legal or not. The UFC pres also goes on to voice his displeasure with Forrest Griffin’s antics following his trilogy bout with Tito Ortiz, from running out of the Octagon to interviewing ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ after the win.

Emotional Forrest Griffin Wasn’t Happy With His Performance, Explains His Run-in With Dana White

Forrest Griffin explains why he ran out of the cage following his UFC 148 victory over Tito Ortiz, whether he was satisfied with his performance, and more with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.

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Forrest Griffin explains why he ran out of the cage following his UFC 148 victory over Tito Ortiz, whether he was satisfied with his performance, and more with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.

UFC boss wants Cung Le at UFC on FUEL TV 6 in Macau

LAS VEGAS – With his win over Patrick Cote at Saturday’s UFC 148 event, Cung Le may already have his next fight in the works.

Le, a 40-year-old former Strikeforce champion, picked up his first UFC victory following a promotional-debut loss to Wanderl…

LAS VEGAS – With his win over Patrick Cote at Saturday’s UFC 148 event, Cung Le may already have his next fight in the works.

Le, a 40-year-old former Strikeforce champion, picked up his first UFC victory following a promotional-debut loss to Wanderlei Silva in November.

With Le now back in the win column, UFC president Dana White wants him to return for UFC on FUEL TV 6, which takes place Nov. 10 in Macau.


With Aching Foot & Knee, Cung Le Very Happy With First UFC Win

Cung Le describes how he’s feeling after his first UFC win over Patrick Cote at UFC 148, injuries sustained during the fight, training camp adjustments, and more with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.

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Cung Le describes how he’s feeling after his first UFC win over Patrick Cote at UFC 148, injuries sustained during the fight, training camp adjustments, and more with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.

UFC 148 – Silva vs. Sonnen II Video Highlights

Video: Highlights: UFC 148 – Sonnen/Silva

UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva successfully defended his belt for a record tenth-straight time after finishing top contender Chael Sonnen via second round TKO in their title fight rematch. Despite having a strong first round by holding Silva down he was unable to take ‘The Spider’ down in the second, and following a slip which left him on the mat, would eat a knee to the body leaving him stunned forcing the ref to step in.

UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva successfully defended his belt for a record tenth-straight time after finishing top contender Chael Sonnen via second round TKO in their title fight rematch. Despite having a strong first round by holding Silva down he was unable to take ‘The Spider’ down in the second, and following a slip which left him on the mat, would eat a knee to the body leaving him stunned forcing the ref to step in.