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Ex-Middleweight champion Anderson Silva to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame during summer ceremony

Anderson Silva inducted UFC Hall of Fame UFC 286Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, will officially be inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame as part of their Pioneer Wing – ahead of a summer ceremony held by the organization in Las Vegas, Nevada. As per the broadcast during UFC 286 in London, England – Silva, a former undisputed middleweight champion under […]

Anderson Silva inducted UFC Hall of Fame UFC 286

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, will officially be inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame as part of their Pioneer Wing – ahead of a summer ceremony held by the organization in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As per the broadcast during UFC 286 in London, England – Silva, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the promotion’s banner, will receive his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame during a ceremony later this summer during International Fight Week in July.

Anderson Silva receives UFC Hall of Fame induction

“If you have a Mount Rushmore of UFC fighters… @SpiderAnderson (Anderson Silva) is probably on it!” UFC tweeted on this official Twitter account. 

Debuting in the UFC back in June 2006 with a first round knockout win over Chris Leben, Silva would then clinch the undisputed middleweight crown in his next Octagon walk – taking out Rich Franklin with a another first round KO in October of that year.

Kickstarting one of the most heralded and iconic championship reigns in promotional and sport antiquity, Silva, a native of Curitiba, would land a 10 consecutive successful title defenses – in a reign which spanned a whopping 2,457 days. Silva also holds the longest winning spree in UFC history – notching a stunning 16 consecutive victories under the Dana White-led banner.

Following his championship-clinching win over Franklin, Silva would then defend the title against Nate Marquardt, Franklin in a title rematch, Dan Henderson, Patrick Cote, Thales Leites, Demian Maia, Chael Sonnen twice, Vitor Belfort, and Yushin Okami. 

Ending his Octagon tenure back in October 2020 in a knockout loss against the since-retired, Uriah Hall, Silva boasts a 34-11(1) professional record – with his most recent professional win coming in the form of a unanimous decision victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 208 in February 2017. 

Jens Pulver reacts to emotional UFC Hall of Fame induction: “It’s exactly like winning the world title.”

Jens Pulver, UFC Hall of Fame, UFC 284The first UFC lightweight champion is finally being inducted into the Hall of Fame. At UFC 284, it was announced that Jens Pulver would be the latest inductee into the 2023 UFC Hall of Fame.  During an appearance on The MMA Hour, Pulver described the feeling of gaining MMA immortality.  “It’s exactly like winning the […]

Jens Pulver, UFC Hall of Fame, UFC 284

The first UFC lightweight champion is finally being inducted into the Hall of Fame. At UFC 284, it was announced that Jens Pulver would be the latest inductee into the 2023 UFC Hall of Fame. 

During an appearance on The MMA Hour, Pulver described the feeling of gaining MMA immortality. 

“It’s exactly like winning the world title because I still don’t believe it. It still hasn’t really sunk in,” Pulver said. “I never knew if this would happen. It means everything to me cause this is such a rare moment and it’s been building up every year.”

Pulver won the inaugural UFC lightweight title at UFC 30 in February 2021. He went on to defend the title twice. He was also a head coach on The Ultimate Fighter season 5. 

Twitch “Changed Everything” For Jens Pulver

“Lil Evil” admits that 3 years ago he wasn’t ready for a revamped relationship with fighting. He credits Twitch streaming for rejuvenating his passion for mixed martial arts. 

The 48-year-old leads UFC’s Twitch channel. He is joined by multiple guests each week. 

“I’m glad that it [took so long]…Two, three years ago, I would’ve told you f**k no,” Pulver said. “That UFC Twitch stream… changed everything for me. It gave me worth, it gave me value…The fact that people would come into this chat just to sit there and talk to me on the stream. I was like ‘this is unreal’ so I finally was happy where I was at in life and I didnt need fighting anymore. I finally moved on from fighting.”

Watch: Jens Pulver’s Tearful Reaction To UFC Hall Of Fame Announcement

Inaugural UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver was recently announced as an upcoming inductee into the UFC’s Hall of Fame. Pulver was a key figure in the early years of the UFC’s lightweight division. His epic rivalry with BJ Penn carried o…

Inaugural UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver was recently announced as an upcoming inductee into the UFC’s Hall of Fame. Pulver was a key figure in the early years of the UFC’s lightweight division. His epic rivalry with BJ Penn carried over from the title scene to The Ultimate Fighter. Boasting a vicious kickboxing style, Pulver…

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Helwani Names Non-Fighter Who 1000% Should Be In UFC HOF

Out of all of the non-fighters who are not in the UFC Hall of Fame, there is one that MMA journalism veteran Ariel Helwani believes deserves the placement. Helwani has been a member of the MMA community for almost as long as it has existed, covering th…

Out of all of the non-fighters who are not in the UFC Hall of Fame, there is one that MMA journalism veteran Ariel Helwani believes deserves the placement. Helwani has been a member of the MMA community for almost as long as it has existed, covering the sport through the various phases of the evolutionary…

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Conor McGregor Predicts UFC Hall of Fame Induction: ‘I’m Still In To Bust Noses And Put Opponents Unconscious’

Conor McGregorFormer two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has predicted his own induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame following last weekend’s ceremony during International Fight Week, however, stresses that he is in no rush to call on his professional career. McGregor, 33, a former undisputed featherweight and lightweight champion, has been sidelined since July of last […]

Conor McGregor

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has predicted his own induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame following last weekend’s ceremony during International Fight Week, however, stresses that he is in no rush to call on his professional career.

McGregor, 33, a former undisputed featherweight and lightweight champion, has been sidelined since July of last year, headlining UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier, fracturing his left tibia at the end of the first round – resulting in a doctor’s stoppage TKO defeat.

In the time since, McGregor, who underwent a surgical procedure in order to address his leg injury, has been linked continually with a series of comebacks against the likes of Jorge Masvidal, Charles Oliveira, and Michael Chandler to name a few.

UFC president, Dana White has also recently claimed that the Dubliner intends to land a return to the Octagon before the close of this year – if not early next year. 

Ahead of UFC 276, the promotion hosted their annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony – with the likes of former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier, as well as McGregor’s arch-rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov landing their inductions.

Reflecting on the ceremony, McGregor welcomed his own induction into the Hall of Fame in the future – but insisted that he is still intent on resuming his professional mixed martial arts career.

“Looking forward to my own hall of fame entry all the same,” Conor McGregor tweeted. “I’m a shoe (sic) in. First of everything. All the records. KO speed. Knockdown amount. KO’s most divisions. Financials. You name it. No rush tho (sic) I’m still in to bust noses open and put opps (opponents) unconscious. A real goer.” 

Conor McGregor aims another barb at Khabib Nurmagomedov

In yet another barb aimed in the region of the aforenoted, Khabib, McGregor urged the UFC to induct footage of his post-UFC 229 brawl with Khabib and the Dagestani’s corner into the Hall of Fame.

“Bang of sh*te off them all,” Conor McGregor tweeted. “Stick that in the Hall of Fame.”

Kevin Randleman To Be Inducted In UFC Hall Of Fame

Kevin Randleman is the latest fighter set to be inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame. During the UFC on ESPN 8 broadcast, a video package played revealing the upcoming induction of Kevin Randleman. The late heavyweight and light heavyweight bruiser will be…

Kevin Randleman is the latest fighter set to be inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame. During the UFC on ESPN 8 broadcast, a video package played revealing the upcoming induction of Kevin Randleman. The late heavyweight and light heavyweight bruiser will be going into the Pioneer Wing. The UFC Hall of Fame 2020 is […]

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