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Anderson Silva takes another shot at rival Georges St-Pierre
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has a lot of respect for former welterweight and middleweight champ Georges St-Pierre, but he feels that St-Pierre is averse to high-risk challenges. Anderson Silva gave his assessment of Georges St-Pierre at a press conference at his new Spider Kick gym on Monday. “I believe Georges St-Pierre does not […]
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Anderson Silva responds to ‘Jacare’ Souza’s recent comments
UFC President Dana White recently suggested that the winner of Anderson Silva and Israel Adesanya’s UFC 234 middleweight fight will get the next crack at the middleweight belt. Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza, who has been chasing a UFC title shot since he arrived in the UFC in 2013, was not happy to hear this. Speaking to […]
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Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is not happy about Anderson Silva’s potential title shot
UFC President Dana White recently divulged that the winner of Anderson Silva and Israel Adesanya’s UFC 234 showdown is likely to get the next crack at the UFC middleweight belt. For Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, who has been working to earn a UFC middleweight title shot for years, this was unwelcome news. Speaking to Brazil’s Portal […]
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Israel Adesanya responds to Anderson Silva critics: ‘He’s not Chuck Liddell’
It was recently announced that UFC 234 will feature a middleweight showdown between streaking contender Israel Adesanya and former middleweight champ Anderson Silva. While some fans are thrilled about this clash of legendary strikers, others feel it’s irresponsible matchmaking; a chance to feed the aging legend Anderson Silva to a hyped-up young fighter. Israel Adesanya […]
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Anderson Silva says a title shot follows a win in ‘best fight in the sport’ vs Israel Adesanya at UFC 234
The middleweight division is getting the return of its old king as Anderson Silva takes on Israel Adesanya at UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia on February 10. When just glancing at this bout, the initial reaction may be, ‘Why would Anderson Silva take this fight?’ Which is a reasonable thought as the now 43-year old […]
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Anderson Silva scolds Georges St-Pierre for ducking ‘big challenges’
MMA fans have been dying to see former UFC champions Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva fight for years. That was true at the height of their title reigns, when St-Pierre guarded the welterweight strap and Silva simultaneously sat in the middleweight throne, and it’s true today, when Silva is a mere middleweight contender and St-Pierre […]
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Breaking! Anderson Silva will return to the octagon at February’s UFC 234 event against Israel Adesanya
Former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva will return to the octagon on February 9 in Melbourne to taking on rising star Israel Adesanya. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news just moments ago on Twitter. Breaking: Anderson Silva vs. Israel Adesanya headed to UFC 234 on Feb. 9 in Melbourne. Ohhhhh. My. Story coming to @ESPN. […]
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Yoel Romero explains why he wants to fight Anderson Silva
Fearsome UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero has made several callouts of UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the past, and apparently, it’s still a fight he’s interested in — especially now that his planned 2019 matchup with the undefeated Paulo Costa is off the table. The appeal of this fight with Anderson Silva, Yoel Romero […]
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Anderson Silva is officially eligible to make his octagon return!
Former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva could soon be back in the Octagon. The mixed martial arts legend completed a one-year suspension from USADA earlier today. “The Spider” received the suspension after failing a drug test in the lead up to his planned UFC Shanghai main event fight against Kelvin Gastelum last year. USADA deemed […]
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Darren Till threatens to “slap that baldy head” off of Anderson Silva at UFC London
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till is planning a move up to middleweight and has his eyes set on a fight with former 185-pound kingpin Anderson Silva. Darren Till was expected to be the first man to welcome new welterweight signee Ben Askren to the UFC, but apparently the Liverpool native has other plans. […]
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Anderson Silva attempts to goad Conor McGregor into a fight!
It appears that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is attempting to goad Conor McGregor into accepting a fight. In the lead up to his highly anticipated octagon return against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Conor McGregor stated that he would be interested in a future fight with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva. “You know […]
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira would bet his ‘house and car’ that Anderson Silva would KO Conor McGregor
Over the last few weeks, there’s been some discussion about a potential super fight between former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. While this fight would be an absolute blockbuster from a fiscal vantage point, it’s doubtful that it would be particularly competitive. There is no denying […]
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Challenge Accepted: Anderson Silva agrees to fight Conor McGregor at a catchweight
In the lead up to his highly anticipated octagon return against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Conor McGregor stated that he would be interested in a future fight with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva. “You know what would be another great one? Anderson Silva.” Conor McGregor told ESPN when asked about potential future opponents.“I would […]
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Anderson Silva responds to Conor McGregor’s interest in a fight: ‘It would be an honor’
Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show this week, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor discussed what might be next if he gets by reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229 this weekend. Among the possibilities Conor McGregor mentioned were Dustin Poirier, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Georges St-Pierre. […]
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Anderson Silva says he’s making his return in January
When it comes to champions in MMA, few have accomplished the same types of feats that former middleweight king Anderson Silva has. Reigning over the 185-pound weight class essentially right upon his arrival to the UFC, Silva went 16-0 (10 title defenses) in the organization before suffering a loss. The streak lasted from June 2006 to […]
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Anderson Silva aims to finish career in UFC, but would fight elsewhere under right circumstances
Former UFC middleweight champion and undeniable MMA legend Anderson Silva is now 43 years old. Although the former champion still resides amongst the world’s best middleweights, his time in the sport is certainly nearing its end. In a recent interview with Inquistr, Silva assured that he plans to finish his career in the UFC, where […]
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Anderson Silva believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently the world’s best fighter
In the opinion of former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who is one of the frontrunners in MMA’s Greatest of All Time debate, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently the game’s best fighter. Silva also believes former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is in the running. “Khabib is a great fighter,” Anderson […]
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Anderson Silva eyes 2019 return, ‘absolutely’ interested in Georges St-Pierre fight
If you thought that ‘The Spider’ was done when it came to MMA…then you better think again. The once middleweight king still has some fight left. After Anderson Silva received his one-year suspension from USADA recently, the time frame for the said suspension to end now lands in October. And with that in mind, Silva […]
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Georges St-Pierre on possible fight with Anderson Silva: “not right now”
MMA fans have wanted to see Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva fight for years. Even now, when St-Pierre has long since abandoned the UFC welterweight title he once guarded so fiercely, and Anderson Silva’s reign as UFC middleweight champion is a distant memory, a collision between the two greats remains one of the most mouth-watering […]
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Anderson Silva makes prediction for Chael Sonnen vs. Fedor Emelianenko bout
On October 13, in the main event of Bellator 208, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko and infamous trash talker Chael Sonnen will collide in the semifinals of Bellator’s Heavyweight Grand Prix. Anderson Silva, who is one the Emelianenko’s main rivals in the Greatest of All Time debate, and undeniably the biggest rival of Chael Sonnen’s career, […]
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Anderson Silva responds to Israel Adesanya’s callout — and Adesanya might not like his answer
Last week, surging UFC middleweight contender Israel Adesanya called for a showdown with former champion and MMA legend Anderson Silva, who was recently vindicated after an unfortunate USADA situation. Adesanya made his callout of the legendary Anderson Silva on his official Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcEvydl74D/ “…or you guys want this fight instead?! Yo for real…no bullshit, […]
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Anderson Silva responds to Daniel Cormier excluding him from GOAT conversation
Earlier this week, UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier suggested that fighters like Anderson Silva and Jon Jones should not be mentioned when debating the greatest fighters in MMA history on the basis of the failed drug tests in their pasts. “Demetrious [Johnson], Georges St-Pierre, these guys have none of these bad things […]
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Anderson Silva discusses Jon Jones and Conor McGregor’s troubles outside the cage
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor are two of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Unfortunately, the two MMA superstars seem to have a difficult time staying out of trouble outside the cage. In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Anderson Silva, who is another […]
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Israel Adesanya calls for fight with Anderson Silva
Israel Adesanya has an opponent in mind for his next fight. And no, it’s not Paulo Costa. Instead, Adesanya is eyeing a fight with former UFC middleweight champion and MMA GOAT contender Anderson Silva. Adesanya made his callout of the legend on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcEvydl74D/? “…or you guys want this fight instead?! Yo for real…no bullshit, […]
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Anderson Silva says a fight with Georges St-Pierre could still happen
Yesterday, we learned that the United States Anti-Doping Agency had determined that Anderson Silva’s recent failed drug test had been due to a tainted supplement, and that he’d been handed a one-year suspension for his ingesting this supplement. This suspension is retroactive to October, 2017, which means Silva will be able to fight again this […]
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“Vindicated” Anderson Silva will be eligible to return to the Octagon this October
Good news for former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and his legions of fans. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has determined that his failed drug test was due to a contaminated substance. As a result, he’s been handed a one-year suspension, retroactive to October 2017. This means he’ll be eligible to fight again this […]
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Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones and Anderson Silva eliminated themsleves from GOAT conversation
Current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier believes that former promotional title holders Jon Jones and Anderson Silva have already eliminated themselves from the “GOAT” conversation. Cormier, who is set to challenge current UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at next weekend’s blockbuster UFC 226 event, explained his reasoning during the UFC 226 media conference call […]
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Anderson Silva believes he may have “a chance to fight for the title again”
Though former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is currently embroiled in an ugly scandal stemming from a failed drug test, he’s not willing to close the door on his fighting career completely. Even though there is a legitimate chance he could be sidelined with a lengthy suspension as a result of this latest steroid-related SNAFU, […]