Chris Weidman: Anderson Silva’s Final Test at Middleweight

Right or wrong, Anderson Silva gets a lot more slack than other UFC fighters. He chooses his events, his contract terms and, to the chagrin of most UFC middleweights, his opponents. Roughly a year ago, when Silva pushed for bouts against Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping and (inexplicably) Cung Le, it was seen by many as […]

Right or wrong, Anderson Silva gets a lot more slack than other UFC fighters. He chooses his events, his contract terms and, to the chagrin of most UFC middleweights, his opponents. Roughly a year ago, when Silva pushed for bouts against Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping and (inexplicably) Cung Le, it was seen by many as […]

UFC 162 Preview: Ranking Anderson Silva’s UFC Middleweight Title Fights

When Anderson Silva steps into the Octagon on July 6, he will be looking to break two records, two records that he already holds. If Silva manages to defeat Chris Weidman in UFC 162‘s main event, he will extend his UFC winning streak to 17 consecutive fights, and his middleweight title defense streak to 11 […]

When Anderson Silva steps into the Octagon on July 6, he will be looking to break two records, two records that he already holds. If Silva manages to defeat Chris Weidman in UFC 162‘s main event, he will extend his UFC winning streak to 17 consecutive fights, and his middleweight title defense streak to 11 […]

UFC 162: 5 Biggest Psych-out Moments from Anderson Silva’s Career

Anderson Silva is, without doubt, the closest thing that MMA has to a complete package. He is skills, training, experience and unfaltering confidence all lumped into one lethal package. Those primary assets drive the highlight-reel knockouts he delivers time and again. But you probably already knew that—you’ve probably seen his backlog of fight-ending tricks on […]

Anderson Silva is, without doubt, the closest thing that MMA has to a complete package. He is skills, training, experience and unfaltering confidence all lumped into one lethal package. Those primary assets drive the highlight-reel knockouts he delivers time and again. But you probably already knew that—you’ve probably seen his backlog of fight-ending tricks on […]

Is Chris Weidman The Last Legitimate Challenger To Anderson Silva’s Reign?

Between 2008 and the first half of 2010, the UFC middleweight division was in the midst of a dark age—a time where contenders were few and champion Anderson Silva‘s level of interest was diminishing.  The downturn began just after Silva’s win over Dan Henderson at UFC 82 in March of 2008. Following that victory, Silva […]

Between 2008 and the first half of 2010, the UFC middleweight division was in the midst of a dark age—a time where contenders were few and champion Anderson Silva‘s level of interest was diminishing.  The downturn began just after Silva’s win over Dan Henderson at UFC 82 in March of 2008. Following that victory, Silva […]

UFC 162: The 8 Unforgettable Moments of Anderson Silva’s Career

UFC 162 provides Anderson Silva an opportunity to add yet another unforgettable moment to his epic career. So much has been said about Anderson again and again. We all know what is at stake at UFC 162, and we continue to hear pundits and fans consider the endless possibilities right up to the opening bell. So […]

UFC 162 provides Anderson Silva an opportunity to add yet another unforgettable moment to his epic career. So much has been said about Anderson again and again. We all know what is at stake at UFC 162, and we continue to hear pundits and fans consider the endless possibilities right up to the opening bell. So […]

Anderson Silva’s New UFC Deal Still Not Signed, but Deal Will Get Done

Anderson Silva isn’t going anywhere any time soon, but his new 10-fight deal with the UFC still hasn’t been signed. Reports surfaced on Wednesday after a fan Q&A with UFC President, Dana White, that he stated the middleweight icon had inked his new deal with the promotion. On Thursday, White responded and squashed those reports, but […]

Anderson Silva isn’t going anywhere any time soon, but his new 10-fight deal with the UFC still hasn’t been signed. Reports surfaced on Wednesday after a fan Q&A with UFC President, Dana White, that he stated the middleweight icon had inked his new deal with the promotion. On Thursday, White responded and squashed those reports, but […]