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6 hrs ago | BleacherReport

UFC 162: Weidman vs. Silva Trailer, Various Fighters Hype up Weidman

The UFC is taking a three-week hiatus until their next event, UFC 162 , but that doesn't mean they aren't going to start promoting the main event between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman right now.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Gray Maynard, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mark Munoz

Sun Jun 16, 2013

MMA Mania

History in the making: Chris Weidman outworks Alessio Sakara to win his UFC debut on Versus

"His biggest weakness is probably his wrestling, if I had to guess. I know he's a black belt in jiu-jitsu and a former professional boxer, but I feel very confident in this fight."

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann, Alessio Sakara, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Anderson Silva

BloodyElbow

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman fight card

A look at the UFC's July 6th PPV in Las Vegas, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Mark Munoz, Frankie Edgar

BleacherReport

5 Possible Opponents for Dan Henderson's Next Fight

Dan Henderson came up just short for the second straight fight. He has lost two split decisions in a row to top light heavyweight competition.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Dan Henderson, Anderson Silva

Fri Jun 14, 2013

BleacherReport

UFC 161 Results: Questions Heading into UFC 162 Silva vs. Weidman Fight Card

UFC 161 is set to go down Saturday night from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, David Mitchell, Johny Hendricks, Jon Fitch

Cage Potato

"Adversity Is the Dust That Polishes the Diamond":...

In this interview with Elias Cepeda at Metamoris 2 , UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz defends the controversial performance of Brendan Schaub , opens up about how his last loss to Chris Weidman sent him into a depression - which he buried in food, at the expense of his health - and discusses how re-ordering his priorities and relying on the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Mark Munoz, Brendan Schaub

Wed Jun 12, 2013

MMA Mania

The Best Father's Day Gift Guide 2013 For UFC/MMA Fans Only

It's that time again -- cool dads demand cool clothes. That means no stereotypical skull and cross bones, Maniacs.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Junior dos Santos, BJ Penn

Tue Jun 11, 2013

Fighters.com

Mark Munoz: "I'm training for a dogfight."

UFC Middleweight Mark Munoz is expected to make his return to the octagon at UFC 162: Silva Vs Weidman against Tim Boetsch after a year off, but Munoz doesn't think the ring rust will be an issue.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Mark Munoz, Tim Boetsch

Fri Jun 07, 2013

Examiner.com

Title Fight or Title Fight?

Recently, UFC Middlweight number one contender, Chris Weidman offered to the UFC to fight Light Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones for his title.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Jon Jones, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Lyoto Machida, Vitor Belfort

Thu Jun 06, 2013

BloodyElbow

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman fight card bout order set

The UFC's annual Independence Day card will go down on July 6th in Las Vegas and like last year, the UFC middleweight title will be up for grabs in the main event.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Frankie Edgar, Dennis Siver

BleacherReport

UFC News: Chris Weidman Offered to Fight Jon Jones at UFC 151

Daniels , "The All-American" revealed that prior to the now infamous cancellation of UFC 151 in September, he offered to step up and fight light heavyweight champ Jon Jones.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson

Tue Jun 04, 2013

BleacherReport

The 3 Biggest Factors That Could Lead to an Anderson Silva Loss at UFC 162

Anderson Silva , the greatest mixed martial artist residing on planet Earth, will put his middleweight title on the line for a record 11th time when he takes on current No.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Sports, Michael Jordan, NBA Players, Joe Lauzon

Mon Jun 03, 2013

MMAFighting.com

After 'freaking out' over Silva withdrawal rumor, Chris Weidman desperate to reach July 6

Chris Weidman has been haunted by thoughts that his UFC middleweight matchup will never happen.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Mark Munoz, Anderson Silva

MMA Mania

Over 50 fighters scheduled to appear at UFC Fan Expo on July 5 & 6

It might be a bit crowded at UFC Fan Expo this upcoming July, but it's not likely the fans will complain after seeing the list of participants below.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva

MMAFighting.com

The MMA Hour with 'Mayhem' Miller, Chris Weidman and Gian Villante in studio, Brendan Schaub

On Monday's episode of The MMA Hour, we'll have two big-name guests stop by the studio.

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Related Topix: Brendan Schaub, Mixed Martial Arts, Gian Villante, Anderson Silva, Matt Mitrione

Sat Jun 01, 2013

BleacherReport

Five Reasons UFC 162 Will Be More Exciting Than UFC 161

While UFC 161: Henderson vs Evans is just around the corner, the event pales in comparison to the power-packed potential for excitement possessed by UFC 162 : Silva vs Weidman.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, Damian Maia, Mark Munoz

Sherdog

Team Nogueira Trio Raves About Benefits of Training Alongside Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight crown against the unbeaten Chris Weidman in the UFC 162 main event on July 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Erick Silva, Jason High

Cage Potato

The UFC Rumored to Have Interest Booking Silva vs. Jones Super Fight in October at Cowboys Stadium

According to fight business uber reporter Dave Meltzer, the UFC is considering making a super fight between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones happen this fall in Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre

Fri May 31, 2013

Sherdog

Gabriel Gonzaga Replaces Injured Shane del Rosario, Faces Dave Herman at UFC 162

An undisclosed injury has forced Shane del Rosario out of his proposed UFC 162 matchup with Dave Herman , promotion officials announced on Friday night.

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Related Topix: UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin, Mixed Martial Arts, Gabriel Gonzaga, Dave Herman, Anderson Silva

Sherdog

Rafaello Oliveira Replaces Injured John Makdessi, Meets Edson Barboza at UFC 162

An injury has forced John Makdessi to withdraw from his meeting with Edson Barboza at UFC 162 .

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Rafaello Oliveira, John Makdessi, Edson Barboza, Anderson Silva