MMA News 4/7: BJ Penn, Thiago Silva, St-Pierre, Nick Diaz, and More

Bleacher Report’s MMA news recap for 4/7: Georges St-Pierre talks about UFC 129. Gilbert Melendez talks about his upcoming title defense. UFC announces events in Pittsburgh and New Orleans as well as renewed partnership with Bud Light. Thiago Sil…

Bleacher Report’s MMA news recap for 4/7: Georges St-Pierre talks about UFC 129. Gilbert Melendez talks about his upcoming title defense. UFC announces events in Pittsburgh and New Orleans as well as renewed partnership with Bud Light. Thiago Silva fined and suspended. Ricardo Almeida becomes a MMA judge. BJ Penn out of UFC 132. Nick […]

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MMA News 4/7: BJ Penn, Thiago Silva, St-Pierre, Nick Diaz, and More

UFC 125 Thiago Silva Saga Ends: Suspended 12 Months and Fined $33,750

The long drawn out tale of Thiago Silva’s UFC 125 drug test has come to a close. The Background: MMAFighting.com reported on Feb. 9 that the Nevada State Athletic Commission had passed all but one drug test from UFC 125—Thiago Silva’s…

The long drawn out tale of Thiago Silva’s UFC 125 drug test has come to a close. The Background: MMAFighting.com reported on Feb. 9 that the Nevada State Athletic Commission had passed all but one drug test from UFC 125—Thiago Silva’s. The Athletic Commission did not say or imply that Silva’s drug test was “dirty,” […]

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UFC 125 Thiago Silva Saga Ends: Suspended 12 Months and Fined $33,750

Finish Him: Anderson Silva and His Unique Ways of Finishing Opponents

Anderson Silva might as well be the new “Baddest Man On The Planet.”  Ever since his UFC debut, he’s run through the entire Middleweight division and could possibly move up in weight classes to take on new challenges. When people…

Anderson Silva might as well be the new “Baddest Man On The Planet.”  Ever since his UFC debut, he’s run through the entire Middleweight division and could possibly move up in weight classes to take on new challenges. When people hear terms like “pinpoint,” “accurate,” “precise,” “pound-for-pound king,” Silva immediately comes to mind.  Silva’s built […]

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Finish Him: Anderson Silva and His Unique Ways of Finishing Opponents

Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones or GSP: 8 Reasons to Vote for One over the Other

After MMA’s most popular up-and-comer Jon “Bones” Jones won the title from Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in March, fans have been begging for a potential “super-fight” between him and Anderson …

After MMA’s most popular up-and-comer Jon “Bones” Jones won the title from Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in March, fans have been begging for a potential “super-fight” between him and Anderson Silva. The original, and most likely, candidate for that a super-fight will be UFC welterweight champion Georges “Rush” St. Pierre. It’s been the fight talked about for years. There are many reasons […]

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Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones or GSP: 8 Reasons to Vote for One over the Other

UFC 132: Chris Leben Could Be the Best Return Fight for Wanderlei Silva

Calling out Wanderlei Silva has become a trend as of late. Since his fight against Michael Bisping at UFC 110, Silva has potentially had five possible opponents for his next fight. Silva had to drop out of his fight with Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 116 du…

Calling out Wanderlei Silva has become a trend as of late. Since his fight against Michael Bisping at UFC 110, Silva has potentially had five possible opponents for his next fight. Silva had to drop out of his fight with Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 116 due to breaking three ribs during training. His replacement, Chris […]

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UFC 132: Chris Leben Could Be the Best Return Fight for Wanderlei Silva

UFC 132: Wanderlei Silva and Chris Leben Finally Meet in the Octagon

Earlier today the UFC announced that famed middleweight sluggers Wanderlei Silva and Chris Leben would meet at July’s UFC 132 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight has had a long buildup, with Leben calling out the Brazilian after his victory over…

Earlier today the UFC announced that famed middleweight sluggers Wanderlei Silva and Chris Leben would meet at July’s UFC 132 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight has had a long buildup, with Leben calling out the Brazilian after his victory over Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 116 almost a year ago. Since then, Wanderlei has been lobbying […]

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UFC 132: Wanderlei Silva and Chris Leben Finally Meet in the Octagon