UFC 183: Is Nick Diaz Being Underestimated Against Anderson Silva?

Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva return to the cage this weekend for a five-round main event that is a dream fight. Two men who love to go toe-to-toe while talking trash. They are showoffs, but in drastically different ways. The former UFC middleweight champion is the favorite, and rightfully so. However, the odds are quite […]

Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva return to the cage this weekend for a five-round main event that is a dream fight. Two men who love to go toe-to-toe while talking trash. They are showoffs, but in drastically different ways. The former UFC middleweight champion is the favorite, and rightfully so. However, the odds are quite […]

It’s OK for Nick Diaz to Lose to Anderson Silva at UFC 183; He’s Still Nick Diaz

Some people are beyond reproach. It can be at the office, at the schoolyard, even in team sports. You’ve seen the guy or gal: boss’ favorite, teacher’s favorite, coach’s favorite. You probably hate this person, too. That doesn’t change the fact that he or she is basically untouchable, though, be it for a strong work […]

Some people are beyond reproach. It can be at the office, at the schoolyard, even in team sports. You’ve seen the guy or gal: boss’ favorite, teacher’s favorite, coach’s favorite. You probably hate this person, too. That doesn’t change the fact that he or she is basically untouchable, though, be it for a strong work […]

Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz: A Full Head-to-Toe Breakdown for UFC 183

It’s been too long. And what a wait it’s been.  A gruesome broken leg prevented Anderson Silva from stepping inside of the cage for over a year. A loss of competitive spirit (or monetary incentive) prevented Nick Diaz from stepping inside of the cage for a little under two years.  Presumably in the red corner, […]

It’s been too long. And what a wait it’s been.  A gruesome broken leg prevented Anderson Silva from stepping inside of the cage for over a year. A loss of competitive spirit (or monetary incentive) prevented Nick Diaz from stepping inside of the cage for a little under two years.  Presumably in the red corner, […]

The Question: Can Anderson Silva Reclaim Greatness at UFC 183?

Bleacher Report lead mixed martial arts writers Jonathan Snowden and Jeremy Botter have banded together—much like a modern-day version of Wham!—to take on the most important questions facing the MMA world. Welcome to The Question.  In his last two fights, the once-great Anderson Silva was knocked unconscious and had his leg snapped into pieces. It seemed like an ignominious end to an […]

Bleacher Report lead mixed martial arts writers Jonathan Snowden and Jeremy Botter have banded together—much like a modern-day version of Wham!—to take on the most important questions facing the MMA world. Welcome to The Question.  In his last two fights, the once-great Anderson Silva was knocked unconscious and had his leg snapped into pieces. It seemed like an ignominious end to an […]

UFC 183: 7 Reasons to Watch Silva vs. Diaz Fight Card

We all know what UFC 183 is about. It will mark the return of the greatest fighter in the history of the sport. Draped with sensational accolades and unparalleled talent, former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson “The Spider” Silva will once again step foot inside of the Octagon. His journey has been full of memorable ups […]

We all know what UFC 183 is about. It will mark the return of the greatest fighter in the history of the sport. Draped with sensational accolades and unparalleled talent, former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson “The Spider” Silva will once again step foot inside of the Octagon. His journey has been full of memorable ups […]

UFC 183: A Win over Nick Diaz Should Not Garner Anderson Silva a Title Shot

Anderson Silva is a major star within mixed martial arts. His status as a legend was cemented with a title reign that included ten defenses of the 185 pound belt and 16 straight wins in the Octagon. However, returning to competition at UFC 183 has created an interesting wrinkle. Even though Silva is a name […]

Anderson Silva is a major star within mixed martial arts. His status as a legend was cemented with a title reign that included ten defenses of the 185 pound belt and 16 straight wins in the Octagon. However, returning to competition at UFC 183 has created an interesting wrinkle. Even though Silva is a name […]