UFC 162: The 7 Reasons Chris Weidman Is a Credible Threat

Endless hype and partisan talk has flooded the world of MMA leading up to Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman at UFC 162. The hype train runs both directions, as fans either know Silva can’t lose or are ready to watch Weidman run through the supposed G.O.A.T. I believe Weidman poses a credible threat to Anderson […]

Endless hype and partisan talk has flooded the world of MMA leading up to Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman at UFC 162. The hype train runs both directions, as fans either know Silva can’t lose or are ready to watch Weidman run through the supposed G.O.A.T. I believe Weidman poses a credible threat to Anderson […]

The X-Factor That Gives Chris Weidman a Chance Against Anderson Silva

Chris Weidman will challenge Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 162 on July 6 in Las Vegas. The pontificating of Weidman‘s chances against Silva are just about over. There is no question that he has a chance at the upset. Anything can happen in MMA. When the breakdowns of the fight come, […]

Chris Weidman will challenge Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 162 on July 6 in Las Vegas. The pontificating of Weidman‘s chances against Silva are just about over. There is no question that he has a chance at the upset. Anything can happen in MMA. When the breakdowns of the fight come, […]

Is Chris Weidman The Last Legitimate Challenger To Anderson Silva’s Reign?

Between 2008 and the first half of 2010, the UFC middleweight division was in the midst of a dark age—a time where contenders were few and champion Anderson Silva‘s level of interest was diminishing.  The downturn began just after Silva’s win over Dan Henderson at UFC 82 in March of 2008. Following that victory, Silva […]

Between 2008 and the first half of 2010, the UFC middleweight division was in the midst of a dark age—a time where contenders were few and champion Anderson Silva‘s level of interest was diminishing.  The downturn began just after Silva’s win over Dan Henderson at UFC 82 in March of 2008. Following that victory, Silva […]

UFC 162 Video Preview: Chris Weidman vs. Alessio Sakara Full Fight Video

When Alessio Sakara’s original opponent for UFC on Versus 3, Rafael Natal, pulled up lame in mid-February 2011, UFC matchmakers called upon Ring of Combat middleweight champion Chris Weidman to step in on short notice. Weidman entered the bout on a four-fight winning streak. Three of those fights ended via first-round stoppage, including a technical […]

When Alessio Sakara’s original opponent for UFC on Versus 3, Rafael Natal, pulled up lame in mid-February 2011, UFC matchmakers called upon Ring of Combat middleweight champion Chris Weidman to step in on short notice. Weidman entered the bout on a four-fight winning streak. Three of those fights ended via first-round stoppage, including a technical […]

Referee Herb Dean Chosen as Official for Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman Bout

UFC President Dana White‘s worst fears did not come to reality after the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided who would referee the upcoming fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman at UFC 162 on Friday. In a meeting held by the commission in Nevada on Friday, veteran referee Herb Dean was chosen as the official […]

UFC President Dana White‘s worst fears did not come to reality after the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided who would referee the upcoming fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman at UFC 162 on Friday. In a meeting held by the commission in Nevada on Friday, veteran referee Herb Dean was chosen as the official […]

Demian Maia Would Put His Money on Anderson Silva over Chris Weidman

While a lot of fighters and MMA personalities are jumping on the Chris Weidman bandwagon leading up to his fight with UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva next weekend, don’t count on Demian Maia to be one of them. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, who’s been lucky enough to face both men inside the Octagon and live to […]

While a lot of fighters and MMA personalities are jumping on the Chris Weidman bandwagon leading up to his fight with UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva next weekend, don’t count on Demian Maia to be one of them. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, who’s been lucky enough to face both men inside the Octagon and live to […]