Anderson Silva Thinks That Chris Weidman’s Victory at UFC 168 Was an Accident

Anderson Silva thinks that Chris Weidman should consider his “victory” at UFC 168 a stroke of luck, not skill.  As reported by MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz, Silva told Brazilian media outlet Globo:  I believe that, if you pay attention to these technical details, you will see that (checking the kick) was instinct, not something that […]

Anderson Silva thinks that Chris Weidman should consider his “victory” at UFC 168 a stroke of luck, not skill.  As reported by MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz, Silva told Brazilian media outlet Globo:  I believe that, if you pay attention to these technical details, you will see that (checking the kick) was instinct, not something that […]

UFC Posts Picture of Anderson Silva Without Cast

The official UFC Instagram account shared this photo of Anderson Silva without a cast on his leg and looking positive. You can see multiple bandages from surgical incisions and procedures, but overall, the leg appears quite linear—a welcome sight for those who witnessed the nasty break at UFC 168 on Dec. 28.  The photo’s caption passes […]

The official UFC Instagram account shared this photo of Anderson Silva without a cast on his leg and looking positive. You can see multiple bandages from surgical incisions and procedures, but overall, the leg appears quite linear—a welcome sight for those who witnessed the nasty break at UFC 168 on Dec. 28.  The photo’s caption passes […]

Anderson Silva’s Desired Return to Octagon Is Concerning but Inevitable

Anderson Silva is a fighter. It seems a rather obvious and unnecessary thing to spell out in words—yes, man who punches people in the face for a living is indeed a fighter, smart guy—but it’s an important distinction that separates Silva from other athletes. Quitting is a taboo phrase for all athletes, but it’s an […]

Anderson Silva is a fighter. It seems a rather obvious and unnecessary thing to spell out in words—yes, man who punches people in the face for a living is indeed a fighter, smart guy—but it’s an important distinction that separates Silva from other athletes. Quitting is a taboo phrase for all athletes, but it’s an […]

Anthony Pettis Says He Hopes Anderson Silva Doesn’t Return to the Octagon

Current UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis was at a sports bar in Milwaukee when he saw the now-famous injury that felled Anderson Silva at UFC 168. “I couldn’t even watch it,” Pettis said. “It was disgusting.” The injury occurred when Chris Weidman checked an inside leg kick from Silva with his knee. The result saw […]

Current UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis was at a sports bar in Milwaukee when he saw the now-famous injury that felled Anderson Silva at UFC 168. “I couldn’t even watch it,” Pettis said. “It was disgusting.” The injury occurred when Chris Weidman checked an inside leg kick from Silva with his knee. The result saw […]

Chris Weidman on Rematch with Anderson Silva: “I Got Lucky”

Most people see luck as a chance occurrence of good fortune, but to Chris Weidman, luck is when preparation meets opportunity. It’s astonishing to even think the word luck still holds any relevance regarding Weidman, who is coming off back to back wins over Anderson Silva. But folks rarely rely on logic when it comes […]

Most people see luck as a chance occurrence of good fortune, but to Chris Weidman, luck is when preparation meets opportunity. It’s astonishing to even think the word luck still holds any relevance regarding Weidman, who is coming off back to back wins over Anderson Silva. But folks rarely rely on logic when it comes […]

Dana White: Anderson Silva Wants to Fight Again, Will Meet with Him This Week

Another personality is chiming in on Anderson Silva‘s fighting future: UFC president Dana White.  Speaking with the Los Angeles Times, White flatly said “[Anderson Silva] told me he wants to still fight.” The news would be something of a surprise if numerous people close to the former middleweight champ including coach (and former UFC heavyweight […]

Another personality is chiming in on Anderson Silva‘s fighting future: UFC president Dana White.  Speaking with the Los Angeles Times, White flatly said “[Anderson Silva] told me he wants to still fight.” The news would be something of a surprise if numerous people close to the former middleweight champ including coach (and former UFC heavyweight […]