Mir vs. Silva: A Complete Guide to UFC Fight Night 61

The assortment of fights continues as the UFC is back once again this Sunday. Heavyweights Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Frank Mir headline the Brazilian fight card as they look to get off their respective losing streaks. Lightweights Edson Barboza and Michael Johnson co-main event the event to add even more spark. 2014 saw some backlash […]

The assortment of fights continues as the UFC is back once again this Sunday. Heavyweights Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Frank Mir headline the Brazilian fight card as they look to get off their respective losing streaks. Lightweights Edson Barboza and Michael Johnson co-main event the event to add even more spark. 2014 saw some backlash […]

UFC Fight Night 61: Antonio Silva Looks to Maintain Top-10 Heavyweight Status

Antonio Silva is one of the most physically imposing specimens that the UFC heavyweight division has to offer. What you do with that strength is ultimately measured in wins and losses and “Bigfoot” has racked up plenty of “Ls” as of late.  The No. 8-ranked Silva draws the No. 13-ranked Frank Mir at UFC Fight […]

Antonio Silva is one of the most physically imposing specimens that the UFC heavyweight division has to offer. What you do with that strength is ultimately measured in wins and losses and “Bigfoot” has racked up plenty of “Ls” as of late.  The No. 8-ranked Silva draws the No. 13-ranked Frank Mir at UFC Fight […]

Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz Temporarily Suspended for Failed Drug Tests at UFC 183

MMA stars Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz both face a temporary suspension for failed drug tests at UFC 183. Bleacher Report Lead MMA Writer Jeremy Botter reported on the matter Tuesday: Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports that Silva tested positive for the steroid drostanolone, and Diaz failed due to traces of marijuana metabolites detected in his […]

MMA stars Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz both face a temporary suspension for failed drug tests at UFC 183. Bleacher Report Lead MMA Writer Jeremy Botter reported on the matter Tuesday: Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports that Silva tested positive for the steroid drostanolone, and Diaz failed due to traces of marijuana metabolites detected in his […]

Anderson Silva Fails UFC 183 Post-Fight Drug Test for 3 Substances

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion Anderson Silva failed his post-UFC 183 drug screening for drostanolone metabolites in addition to two benzodiazepine class drugs: Oxazepam and Temazepam. The results were included in an official complaint filed against Silva by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Bleacher Report obtained a copy of the full complaint prior to Tuesday’s athletic […]

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion Anderson Silva failed his post-UFC 183 drug screening for drostanolone metabolites in addition to two benzodiazepine class drugs: Oxazepam and Temazepam. The results were included in an official complaint filed against Silva by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Bleacher Report obtained a copy of the full complaint prior to Tuesday’s athletic […]

UFC Fight Night 61: 3 Reasons to Watch Mir vs. Silva Fight Card

This weekend, the UFC makes its return to Brazil with UFC Fight Night 61. Headlined by Frank Mir and Antonio Silva, the card is heavy on local talent but has a lot of strong fighters competing in its matches. In addition to Mir and Silva, names like Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, Iuri Alcantara and Cezar […]

This weekend, the UFC makes its return to Brazil with UFC Fight Night 61. Headlined by Frank Mir and Antonio Silva, the card is heavy on local talent but has a lot of strong fighters competing in its matches. In addition to Mir and Silva, names like Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, Iuri Alcantara and Cezar […]

Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva Seeking Fresh Start Against Frank Mir at Fight Night 61

Mixed martial arts is a sport where growth and the progression of skills is required in order to find continued success. It is also one where the ability to adapt and change can be just as crucial. Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva knows the latter all too well, and he has gone […]

Mixed martial arts is a sport where growth and the progression of skills is required in order to find continued success. It is also one where the ability to adapt and change can be just as crucial. Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva knows the latter all too well, and he has gone […]