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Anderson Silva: I Was at ’85 Percent’ When I Fought Chris Weidman at UFC 162

Former long-time UFC middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva gets his chance to recapture the championship gold at UFC 168, where he rematches current champ Chris Weidman.  “The Spider” lost the title to Weidman at UFC 162, suffering a devastating knockout in the second round of their July matchup, the first time the legendary Brazilian had ever […]

Former long-time UFC middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva gets his chance to recapture the championship gold at UFC 168, where he rematches current champ Chris Weidman.  “The Spider” lost the title to Weidman at UFC 162, suffering a devastating knockout in the second round of their July matchup, the first time the legendary Brazilian had ever […]

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Weidman ’1,000 Percent in’ for Superfight with Jon Jones

In an ESPN article by Brian Campbell earlier this month, UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman said he would love to take on UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. “I’ve got Anderson Silva on my mind, but if the fans wanted to see that fight [against Jones] and the UFC wanted it to happen, I’m 1000 […]

In an ESPN article by Brian Campbell earlier this month, UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman said he would love to take on UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. “I’ve got Anderson Silva on my mind, but if the fans wanted to see that fight [against Jones] and the UFC wanted it to happen, I’m 1000 […]

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Glover Teixeira Gives Himself a 99 Percent Chance of Beating Jon Jones

At UFC 160 Glover Teixeira solidified his position as a top light-heavyweight contender by submitting James Te Huna in the first round of their main card bout. The win ran Teixeira’s UFC record to a spotless 4-0, and moved him ever closer to that much sought-after shot at Jon Jones’ title. While fans would be […]

At UFC 160 Glover Teixeira solidified his position as a top light-heavyweight contender by submitting James Te Huna in the first round of their main card bout. The win ran Teixeira’s UFC record to a spotless 4-0, and moved him ever closer to that much sought-after shot at Jon Jones’ title. While fans would be […]

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Dana White: Like Him or Not, Bryan Caraway ’100 Percent’ Deserved the Bonus

It seemed no one in the MMA world (especially Nate Diaz) was too happy about Bryan Caraway being awarded a $65,000 Submission of the Night bonus for his fight at UFC 159 only after Pat Healy tested positive for marijuana. The UFC gave the money to Caraway, which conformed to their rule that no fighter […]

It seemed no one in the MMA world (especially Nate Diaz) was too happy about Bryan Caraway being awarded a $65,000 Submission of the Night bonus for his fight at UFC 159 only after Pat Healy tested positive for marijuana. The UFC gave the money to Caraway, which conformed to their rule that no fighter […]

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Dan Henderson 100 Percent Ready to Go Against Lyoto Machida at UFC 157

It’s been more than a year since Dan Henderson stepped into the Octagon, last competing in the main event of UFC 139 on Nov. 19, 2011. Henderson and his opponent that night, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, put on quite a performance, with some ranking their five-round battle as the best fight they had ever witnessed in […]

It’s been more than a year since Dan Henderson stepped into the Octagon, last competing in the main event of UFC 139 on Nov. 19, 2011. Henderson and his opponent that night, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, put on quite a performance, with some ranking their five-round battle as the best fight they had ever witnessed in […]

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Anderson Silva Asks for 50 Percent of the UFC to Face Jon Jones

“Anderson Silva money” became a favorite phrase of MMA fans after Lyoto Machida asked for that type of cash to face Rashad Evans on short notice at UFC 133.  Machida’s request was denied, but the saying lives on, however it may t…

“Anderson Silva money” became a favorite phrase of MMA fans after Lyoto Machida asked for that type of cash to face Rashad Evans on short notice at UFC 133.  Machida’s request was denied, but the saying lives on, however it may take on a whole new meaning if Silva’s demands are met by the UFC […]