Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz: Great Fighters, Terrible Fight?

I love Nick Diaz.  In the spirit of full disclosure I think it’s important to tell you that up front. It’s a manly platonic love. Purely unprofessional? Sure. And deeply held. Everything about Diaz resonates with me. His intransigence and “me against the world” outlook, his willingness to endure tremendous punishment in order to make […]

I love Nick Diaz.  In the spirit of full disclosure I think it’s important to tell you that up front. It’s a manly platonic love. Purely unprofessional? Sure. And deeply held. Everything about Diaz resonates with me. His intransigence and “me against the world” outlook, his willingness to endure tremendous punishment in order to make […]

Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz: Keys to Victory for Both Fighters

At UFC 183, Anderson Silva will make his long-awaited comeback to the Octagon against the brash and always controversial Nick Diaz. Longtime former middleweight champion Silva suffered a catastrophic injury at UFC 168, when he broke his leg during an exchange with the current 185-pound champion, Chris Weidman. Since his 14-month layoff, the Brazilian has […]

At UFC 183, Anderson Silva will make his long-awaited comeback to the Octagon against the brash and always controversial Nick Diaz. Longtime former middleweight champion Silva suffered a catastrophic injury at UFC 168, when he broke his leg during an exchange with the current 185-pound champion, Chris Weidman. Since his 14-month layoff, the Brazilian has […]

UFC 183 Is All About the Return of the Greatest of All Time, Anderson Silva

In every sport, there exists a perpetual debate as to who the greatest of all time is. And with each passing generation, the line blurs between the ghosts of past, present and future.  Mixed martial arts, under the banner of the UFC, turned 20 in 2013. In comparison to its more seasoned siblings, MMA is going through puberty. But that […]

In every sport, there exists a perpetual debate as to who the greatest of all time is. And with each passing generation, the line blurs between the ghosts of past, present and future.  Mixed martial arts, under the banner of the UFC, turned 20 in 2013. In comparison to its more seasoned siblings, MMA is going through puberty. But that […]

UFC 183 Media Day: Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz Face Off, Then Hug

We’re nearing the home stretch. Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz will be made official on Friday afternoon after both men successfully weigh in. This fight is a strange bird, one most fans could have never seen coming together.  Silva, considered by many to be the greatest of all time, was taken out by a younger, […]

We’re nearing the home stretch. Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz will be made official on Friday afternoon after both men successfully weigh in. This fight is a strange bird, one most fans could have never seen coming together.  Silva, considered by many to be the greatest of all time, was taken out by a younger, […]

UFC 183 Bold Predictions: Is Anderson Silva a Suicide Mission for Nick Diaz?

Funny thing about these mixed weight “superfights.” They always sound great in theory. Maybe when you’re just spitballing ideas over a couple cold ones at the local watering hole, weight classes seem negotiable. Perhaps when you’re trying to dream up a bestselling pay-per-view event on the whiteboard at Zuffa LLC world headquarters, the rules feel […]

Funny thing about these mixed weight “superfights.” They always sound great in theory. Maybe when you’re just spitballing ideas over a couple cold ones at the local watering hole, weight classes seem negotiable. Perhaps when you’re trying to dream up a bestselling pay-per-view event on the whiteboard at Zuffa LLC world headquarters, the rules feel […]

UFC 183: What a Victory Against Anderson Silva Would Mean for Nick Diaz

Nick Diaz needs to feed his family that he can hopefully someday acquire if he survives this s–t.  That’s the simple answer to the question of what a victory would mean for Nick Diaz, the former Strikeforce welterweight champion and evergreen MMA fan darling. It’s been a long road full of suspensions and retirement, but […]

Nick Diaz needs to feed his family that he can hopefully someday acquire if he survives this s–t.  That’s the simple answer to the question of what a victory would mean for Nick Diaz, the former Strikeforce welterweight champion and evergreen MMA fan darling. It’s been a long road full of suspensions and retirement, but […]