Although reports are early, it appears that UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will defend his title against Vitor Belfort in the U.S. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reports that Weidman will likely face Belfort for his title in Las Vegas in a pay-per-view main event later this year. This story cited UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, who said the […]
Although reports are early, it appears that UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will defend his title against Vitor Belfort in the U.S. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reports that Weidman will likely face Belfort for his title in Las Vegas in a pay-per-view main event later this year. This story cited UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, who said the […]
While longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva could be on the shelf for the better part of next year as his broken left leg heals, his 15-year-old son believes the time has come for his dad to call it a career. Speaking with Brazilian media outlet R7 (translation per MMA Fighting), Kalyl Silva gave praise to […]
While longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva could be on the shelf for the better part of next year as his broken left leg heals, his 15-year-old son believes the time has come for his dad to call it a career. Speaking with Brazilian media outlet R7 (translation per MMA Fighting), Kalyl Silva gave praise to […]
After the bizarre finale to UFC 168, the MMA community is still struggling to overcome the horrific end to the evening’s main event bout between middleweight champion Chris Weidman and former kingpin Anderson Silva. Weidman lifted his leg, turned his knee and checked the kick heard around the world. Georges St-Pierre voluntarily retired weeks ago, […]
After the bizarre finale to UFC 168, the MMA community is still struggling to overcome the horrific end to the evening’s main event bout between middleweight champion Chris Weidman and former kingpin Anderson Silva. Weidman lifted his leg, turned his knee and checked the kick heard around the world. Georges St-Pierre voluntarily retired weeks ago, […]
Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva are set to meet again at UFC 168. In July, Silva saw his legendary middleweight title run ended by a Weidman left hook while he was pretending to be wobbled. Now that Weidman has earned his respect, “The Spider” should enter the Octagon as a more focused fighter on Saturday. […]
Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva are set to meet again at UFC 168. In July, Silva saw his legendary middleweight title run ended by a Weidman left hook while he was pretending to be wobbled. Now that Weidman has earned his respect, “The Spider” should enter the Octagon as a more focused fighter on Saturday. […]
There was a lot of doubt and uncertainty surrounding Mauricio Rua heading into his last fight against James Te Huna at UFC Fight Night 33, and “Shogun” silenced those critics in highlight-reel fashion. The former light heavyweight champion had dropped three of his last four heading into his tilt in Brisbane, and the slump evoked […]
There was a lot of doubt and uncertainty surrounding Mauricio Rua heading into his last fight against James Te Huna at UFC Fight Night 33, and “Shogun” silenced those critics in highlight-reel fashion. The former light heavyweight champion had dropped three of his last four heading into his tilt in Brisbane, and the slump evoked […]
Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva: teammates? In an announcement that will surely carry inspiration for political enemies, blood rivals and viewers of The Ultimate Fighter around the world, Silva is reportedly interested in coaching alongside former antagonist Sonnen on a forthcoming season of TUF: Brazil. News of the uneasy alliance first emerged Wednesday via the […]
Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva: teammates? In an announcement that will surely carry inspiration for political enemies, blood rivals and viewers of The Ultimate Fighter around the world, Silva is reportedly interested in coaching alongside former antagonist Sonnen on a forthcoming season of TUF: Brazil. News of the uneasy alliance first emerged Wednesday via the […]