So, the UFC 183 main event was pretty weird, right? Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz conspired to produce a spectacle that was bizarrely compelling in every sense of the phrase. In truth, even the buildup to the fight was a little peculiar. Unlike most mixed martial artists, Diaz doesn’t tend to offer his opponents much […]
So, the UFC 183 main event was pretty weird, right? Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz conspired to produce a spectacle that was bizarrely compelling in every sense of the phrase. In truth, even the buildup to the fight was a little peculiar. Unlike most mixed martial artists, Diaz doesn’t tend to offer his opponents much […]
How much violence is too much violence? Within the bounds of combat sports, how heartbreaking would it be to have to watch a legend of the sport—arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time—ripped apart and shredded before your eyes? If the UFC books Anderson “The Spider” Silva for a trilogy fight with middleweight […]
How much violence is too much violence? Within the bounds of combat sports, how heartbreaking would it be to have to watch a legend of the sport—arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time—ripped apart and shredded before your eyes? If the UFC books Anderson “The Spider” Silva for a trilogy fight with middleweight […]
Saturday night, UFC 183 went down from Las Vegas and featured a main event between a legend and a cult hero. I am, of course, talking about the bout between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz. The fight was heavily advertised by the return of the Anderson Silva, and it was clear this was a showcase […]
Saturday night, UFC 183 went down from Las Vegas and featured a main event between a legend and a cult hero. I am, of course, talking about the bout between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz. The fight was heavily advertised by the return of the Anderson Silva, and it was clear this was a showcase […]
Saturday evening, UFC 183 saw a legend return from one of the most brutal injuries in the history of the company. Anderson Silva came home to the UFC Octagon to face Nick Diaz, a fan favorite with good toughness and the skills to hand. The fight was an exciting five-round contest which showcased Silva’s world-class […]
Saturday evening, UFC 183 saw a legend return from one of the most brutal injuries in the history of the company. Anderson Silva came home to the UFC Octagon to face Nick Diaz, a fan favorite with good toughness and the skills to hand. The fight was an exciting five-round contest which showcased Silva’s world-class […]
UFC 183 is over with, and Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz gave the fans what they paid for. “The Spider” reared back. He ducked, he weaved, he counter-punched. Stockton’s native son taunted. He pressed forward, winged punches and showed no respect to one of MMA‘s scariest figures. As many expected, Silva’s elusiveness and counter-punching proved […]
UFC 183 is over with, and Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz gave the fans what they paid for. “The Spider” reared back. He ducked, he weaved, he counter-punched. Stockton’s native son taunted. He pressed forward, winged punches and showed no respect to one of MMA‘s scariest figures. As many expected, Silva’s elusiveness and counter-punching proved […]
Legendary former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and fan favorite former Strikeforce and EliteXC champion Nick Diaz combined for an entertaining fight at UFC 183. Big surprise, right? The two fighters, both known for their exciting styles and amazing finishes of top opponents, combined for a masterpiece of a fight, defined by the contrast between Silva’s […]
Legendary former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and fan favorite former Strikeforce and EliteXC champion Nick Diaz combined for an entertaining fight at UFC 183. Big surprise, right? The two fighters, both known for their exciting styles and amazing finishes of top opponents, combined for a masterpiece of a fight, defined by the contrast between Silva’s […]