Anderson Silva

  1. Jon Jones' Next Fight: Why It Should Be Against Anderson Silva

    The time has finally come for Dana White to pull the trigger on the superfight between UFC champions Jon Jones and Anderson Silva ...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 1 month ago 7,923 reads 17 comments

  2. Anderson Silva Requests Superfight; Is a Bout Against Jon Jones Looming Next?

    The notion of a superfight in the UFC has loomed over the promotion for years, but for all the chatter about the mythical event happening, no major bout has ever been put together ...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 1 month ago 1,107 reads 179 comments

  3. Jon Jones' Next Fight Must Be Against Anderson Silva

    Jon "Bones" Jones versus Anderson "The Spider" Silva is closer than it's ever been. Jones successfully defended his light heavyweight title on Saturday night at UFC 159, beating ...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 1 month ago 2,987 reads 10 comments

  4. Anderson Silva-Jon Jones Super Fight Is Overdue

    After Jon Jones defeated Chael Sonnen in predictable fashion, it became obvious that he needs a greater challenge. That challenge will not come from the 205 division...

    Andrew Dodds Written by Andrew Dodds about 1 month ago 272 reads 5 comments

  5. UFC 159: Jon Jones Says Superfight with Anderson Silva Will Happen 'For Sure'

    With the long-awaited superfight between dominant UFC champions Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva seemingly on life support, another title holder is willing to try and squash "The Spider...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 1 month ago 10,807 reads 66 comments

  6. 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...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 1 month ago 943 reads 2 comments

  7. Dana White: 10-Fight Deal with Anderson Silva Is Done

    The UFC has reached a deal with middleweight champ Anderson Silva that'll secure his services for at least 10 more fights, according to Dana White ...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 1 month ago 7,581 reads 47 comments

  8. Report: Most Twitter Followers for UFC's Anderson Silva, Roy Nelson Are Fakes

    Social media has played a major role in the growth of the UFC, with many of the promotion's fighters rewarded for promotion themselves on Twitter. However, most Twitter fans of stars like Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre aren't even real people..

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 1 month ago 75 reads 23 comments

  9. Benson Henderson and the 5 Best 5-Round Fighters in the UFC

    Making the leap from scrapping for three rounds and 15 minutes to five rounds and 25 minutes doesn't always go smoothly, even for the most seasoned UFC veterans...

    Dustin Filloy Written by Dustin Filloy about 1 month ago 4,657 reads 41 comments

  10. UFC on Fox 7 Results: Top 25 Pound-for-Pound Fighters in the UFC

    The top-to-bottom stacked UFC on Fox 7 event is officially over. A number of top-ranked fighters competed in the event, including folks like Nate Diaz, Daniel Cormier, Chad Mendes, ...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 2 months ago 12,555 reads 134 comments

  11. UFC: How Does Anderson Silva Compare to Other P4P Greats of Past and Present?

    Very soon—at UFC 162—we will get to see the greatest MMA fighter of our generation, Anderson Silva , attempt to defend his middleweight title, yet again, against Chris Weidman...

    Levi Nile Written by Levi Nile about 2 months ago 4,105 reads 55 comments

  12. Who Would Rule MMA If Weight Divisions Did Not Exist?

    Regardless of the label, MMA organizations all over the world use weight divisions to keep semblance, to provide a level playing field and to protect the integrity of the sport...

    Dustin Filloy Written by Dustin Filloy about 2 months ago 17,647 reads 107 comments

  13. Killing the King: Benson Henderson UFC Lightweight Champion

    Those of you who have followed my work since my time at Bloody Elbow will be familiar with my Killing the King series, but it has been quite some time since I wrote a piece in this series...

    Jack Slack Written by Jack Slack about 2 months ago 186 reads 45 comments

  14. 3 Ways Anderson Silva Has Changed the Sport of MMA

    More than just a polarizing champion, Anderson Silva has worn several hats in his near seven-year reign over the UFC's middleweight division...

    Dustin Filloy Written by Dustin Filloy about 2 months ago 4,266 reads 15 comments

  15. GSP and the 10 Best Tactical Game-Planners in MMA

    Every fighter in the UFC’s stable—or at least the ones that last the test of time—take drastic measures to ensure they optimize their potential heading into the Octagon...

    Dustin Filloy Written by Dustin Filloy about 2 months ago 18,770 reads 48 comments

  16. Chris Weidman: I Knew I Could Beat Anderson Silva Four Years Ago

    Chris Weidman has been eyeing Anderson Silva for a long time. The undefeated middleweight contender has been brimming with an unusual confidence that hasn't struck the right chord with most MMA fans...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 2 months ago 3,190 reads 83 comments

  17. TUF's Uriah Hall: Is There Any Chance That He Is the Next Anderson Silva?

    Those of you who have watched this season of The Ultimate Fighter will doubtless be aware of Uriah Hall being touted as perhaps the best striker the show has seen...

    Jack Slack Written by Jack Slack about 2 months ago 20,823 reads 71 comments

  18. The 15 Most Entertaining Fighters in MMA Right Now

    Some fighters, like Georges St-Pierre and Dominick Cruz, will sacrifice anything to win, even if it means detracting from their own entertainment value...

    Dustin Filloy Written by Dustin Filloy about 2 months ago 9,927 reads 100 comments

  19. 20 of the Most Infamous Moments in MMA History, Part II

    As we continue our look at infamous moments in MMA history, we see that, save for a few instances, they have a kind of equality about them that speaks to the notion of a moment being the master of men, instead of men mastering the moment...

    Levi Nile Written by Levi Nile about 2 months ago 1,983 reads 6 comments

  20. Anderson Silva: Why the Pound-for-Pound Kingpin Is Still in His Prime at 37

    Age and wear haven’t deterred the soon-to-be 38-year-old Anderson Silva from thrashing every opponent in his path in the UFC’s middleweight and light heavyweight divisions...

    Dustin Filloy Written by Dustin Filloy about 2 months ago 9,087 reads 66 comments

  21. Chris Weidman Training with Uriah Hall to Prepare for Anderson Silva

    In preparation for his UFC 162 showdown with Anderson Silva , Chris Weidman is looking to enlist the help of breakout The Ultimate Fighter season 17 star Uriah Hall...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 3 months ago 17,963 reads 88 comments

  22. Does Benson Henderson Have What it Takes to Beat Anderson Silva's Records?

    The lightweight division has been one of the best, if not the best, divisions in the sport for years now, but that hasn't kept Ben “Smooth” Henderson from climbing to the top of the pile...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 3 months ago 2,086 reads 20 comments

  23. Anderson Silva Surprises Sick Child with Emotional Visit at Brazilian Hospital

    Anderson Silva is quite possibly the greatest fighter in MMA history, but more importantly, he has a heart of gold that beams brighter than anything he's ever accomplished in the UFC...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 3 months ago 2,684 reads 19 comments

  24. Nick Diaz Remaining Retired Unless He Gets GSP Rematch or Anderson Silva Fight

    Nick Diaz is serious about remaining retired unless the UFC gives him a rematch with Georges St-Pierre or a superfight with Anderson Silva ...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 3 months ago 7,752 reads 40 comments

  25. Ronda Rousey and the 9 Best Finishers in the UFC

    Ronda Rousey is 7-0 in her pro MMA career. If you add in her amateur record she is 10-0 as a fighter. What makes this even more impressive is that all 10 fights have ended in the same way, a first-round armbar...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 3 months ago 12,296 reads 117 comments