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Ed Soares Says ‘Super Fights’ are Still in Anderson Silva’s Future
After former middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s (33-5) first UFC loss to Chris Weidman (10-0) put a momentary halt to superfights featuring Silva, some speculated that these talks would only resume if Silva were to defeat Weidman in a rematch, which has been scheduled for UFC 168, the last show of the year. Pending the rematch, […]
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Weidman Admits Silva’s Antics Got To Him In UFC 162 Title Fight
“You have no idea what is going to happen when you get into the Octagon. If you have any insecurities at all, [Anderson Silva] will expose that — he’s going to bring them out and make you pay. He’ll put his hands down, he’ll put his hands on his hips, he’ll talk and make you […]
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All The Provocation & Hands Down Will Continue Says Anderson Silva
“If Muhammad Ali came up saying I wasn’t humble, then I’d think if I was humble or not. There was no lack of respect. I respect everybody. All the provocation, hands down… It should continue, it’s part of the show” “Nobody likes to lose,” Silva said. “I train four months to win. But you end […]
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Dana White: Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman II Will Be The Biggest Fight In UFC History
“This fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman will be the biggest fight in UFC history. This is the biggest fight out there right now, and that’s saying a lot considering the rest of our year.” In a recent interview with ESPN, UFC President, Dana White made the proclamation that the UFC !68 main event […]
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VIDEO | Anderson Silva Confirms To Fans ‘He’s Back’
UFC President Dana White announced on Sports Center that he has booked Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman II For UFC 168 in December. As part of the coverage of this announcement, ESPN released this video of Anderson Silva confirming to his fans that he is back. “I back, trust me, I back”, confirmed the former […]
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Nevada Authorities Deny $1 Million Investigation Rumors
The rumors of a $1 million bet being placed on Weidman prior to his UFC 162 upset victory over Anderson Silva are apparently false. This is according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board chief of enforcement Jerry Markling, who has not only gone on record to MMAFighting.com about not investigating such a wager, but he […]
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VIDEO | Chris Weidman Trolls ESPN ‘First Take’ Crew
In this great interview with the new UFC middleweight champion, Chris Weidman, the ESPN ‘First Take’ crew gets trolled after Weidman reveals his football loyalties.
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UFC Boss Looking At Cowboy Stadium For Weidman vs. Silva II
If a rematch between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman comes to fruition, it is the UFC’s opinion that it will be the biggest fight in the promotions history. With such a major event, it should come as no surprise that the UFC boss is looking for a large venue to host the middleweight title clash. […]
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Weidman: ‘Silva Felt My Power And Knew He Couldn’t Hurt Me’
“He had felt my power and knew I was way more powerful than him, and he realized he couldn’t hurt me with anything he was going to do. I was in there right away trying to finish him, I don’t think he’s used to that. I didn’t really care where the fight went. I went […]
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Anderson Silva Opens Up as Favorite in Rematch Against Chris Weidman
Regardless of whether or not, you believe Chris Weidman’s (10-0) win over former UFC middleweight champ, Anderson Silva (33-5) was a fluke or not, Silva has opened up as a favorite in early betting lines for a rematch that has yet to be announced or scheduled. Silva had gone undefeated in his previous 16 fights […]
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Rumored: Anderson Silva Wants Rematch on Super Bowl Weekend
With talks of a rematch between former middleweight champion, Anderson Silva and new champion Chris Weidman, only reaching the level of speculation, any news comes as potential breaking news down the road. The most recent and quite possibly the most promising save Dana White’s assumption that Silva already wants a rematch, came today from Brazilian […]
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Renzo Gracie: Weidman Was Fading, Silva Clowned Too Much
This kid [Weidman] is very dangerous, he was always very dangerous. Every time he fights, he wins. Early in the bout, when Chris was in control, he did everything he wanted, but couldn’t win, so Anderson gained great confidence. He thought it would be a walk in the park and then he began to play. […]
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VIDEO | Behind The Scenes Of Chris Weidman’s UFC 162 Win Over Silva
Go inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on a monumental night as so-far-unstoppable Anderson Silva takes on Chris Weidman for the UFC middleweight championship.
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Vitor Belfort: Silva acted inappropriately in Weidman bout
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Vitor Belfort (23-10 MMA, 12-6 UFC), was a keen observer when it came time for the main event of UFC 162 this past Saturday night in Las Vegas. After Chris Weidman (10-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) shocked the MMA world by dethroning Anderson “The Spider” Silva, Vitor immediately issued a challenge […]
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Weidman: I’d Still Beat Him Again
“I’m not here to change other people’s opinion but I’ll tell you one thing: he did not give me the belt, he did not throw the fight. It was nothing like that. He was doing exactly what he does in all his fights. He had his hands down, he was trying to mentally defeat me, […]
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QUICK TWITT | White Eyes Year-End Show For Silva vs. Weidman II
In a talk with the Los Angeles Times, UFC President Dana white revealed that he is trying to put together a rematch between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman for the UFC’s big year-end show. Currently dubbed, UFC 168, the show is already expected to be headlined by a female title fight between Ronda Rousey and […]
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VIDEO | GSP Reacts To Weidman’s Win Over Anderson Silva
“I predicted Chris Weidman would win but I didn’t think he’d win the way he did. I thought he would win with ground and pound or some kind of submission but he won with a beautiful knockout standing up.” “But I think Silva just got caught. I still think he’s the best in the world.” […]
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VIDEO | Watch Chris Weidman’s K.O. Over Anderson Silva Right Here
Video: Highlights: UFC 162: Silva – Weidman Last weekend in the UFC 162 main event, Chris Weidman shocked the world by knocking out Anderson Silva in the second round of their five-round title fight. If you missed the historic matchup hit play above to catch a full fight highlight.
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Dana White has been ‘talking’ to Roy Jones Jr about potential fight with Silva
By Evan Stoumbelis – @MMAEvan MMA fans have heard how Anderson Silva wants to fight one of his idols, boxer Roy Jones Jr, a fight that makes zero sense to many fans. Dana White weighed in on the situation to MMAjunkie on Thursday saying “Roy Jones Jr. is coming to the fight, Roy and I […]
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Edgar: I will defeat Charles Oliviera
By Evan Stoumbelis – @MMAEvan Frankie Edgar spoke to UFC.com recently on his upcoming fight with Charles Oliviera which will be the co-main event at UFC 162 Weidman vs. Silva. “It’s a blessing in disguise, I feel like, coming back to a three-round fight. It’s going to make me get out of the gun early […]
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Ray Longo: ‘No bulls–t, Anderson Silva will get dumped on his head’
Ray Longo, striking coach at Team Serra-Longo, recently stated that his undefeated pupil Chris Weidman (9-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is on a ‘different level’ when compared to UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s previous opponents. Here is what Ray had to say during his appearance on “The MMA Hour”: “I tell you what, the guy (Silva) is […]
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Chris Weidman: Silva ‘going to have to go through hell to beat me’
By Evan Stoumbelis – @MMAEvan Nearly 5 years ago Chris Weidman’s MMA journey began, on his living room couch in the summer of 2008 when Weidman saw Silva fight. Weidman analyzed Silva and came to the conclusion that he could beat the champion. It almost sounds like something out of a movie, and yet, 5 […]
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Sonnen & Florian’s ‘keys to the fight’
During last nights episode of ‘UFC Tonight’ on Fuel TV, analysts Kenny Florian and Chael Sonnen gave their take on this weekend’s UFC middlweight title fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman: Kenny Florian on how Weidman can win the fight: “Weidman can legitimately win this fight. If you look at his style and the […]
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VIDEO | Anderson Silva on Weidman’s wrestling “This is no wrestling, this is MMA”
From Rick J Lee: Anderson Silva answers the question every one has been asking. “Does Chris Weidman’s Wrestling concern you”?
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PHOTO | How Chris Weidman Stays Motivated
Undefeated middleweight title challenger, Chris Weidman uses the image listed above to help him stay motivated for this weekend’s UFC 162 main event against Anderson Silva.
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VIDEO | UFC 162: Ian McCall on Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman, The Matrix & Steven Seagal
From Rick J Lee: Ian McCall on the UFC Middleweight Championship bout between long time title holder Anderson Silva and top contender Chris Weidman, The Matrix and Steven Segal
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18 Top UFC Fighters Predict Weidman vs. Silva
Anderson Silva’s reign of terror over the middleweight division began with a three-minute mauling of Rich Franklin in October 2006 and, in the seven years since, “The Spider” has barely been challenged inside the Octagon®, turning away a Who’s Who in the 185-pound and even 205-pound divisions. However, a growing number of experts expect that […]
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Chris Weidman Confident He Will Expose Anderson Silva
“The only reason I got into this sport was to be number one and right away I had to envision beating this guy if I was gonna do it. I believed I could beat Anderson Silva from day one. I believe I have the skill set to do it, I have the wrestling — which […]