http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/players/antonio_silva/58591 Recent articles about Antonio Silva en-us We all remember what happened to Tim Boetsch, the man who somehow found himself amongst the best middleweights in the world even though he didn’t deserve to be there, not too long ago. Through means of luck and not so much skill, Boetsch beat top contenders Yushin Okami and Hector Lombard. He’s not better than either of these guys, but due to a few bizarre circumstances, Boetsch’s hand was raised. Okami dominated Boetsch throughout the majority of the fight but got caught with an uppercut to the chin late in the third round, which Boetsch capitalized on to get the win. Then he faced Hector Lombard, who would have run through Boetsch had not been for the infamous octagon jitters that have caused many highly-touted prospects to choke in their UFC debut. Surely enough, karma came full circle for Timmy a few months later when multiple injuries he sustained during his fight with Costa Philippou allowed the Cypriot to earn a TKO on a downed and helpless Boetsch. Luck does not strike th... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:25:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/bigfoot_silva_is_the_tim_boetsch_of_the_heavyweight_division/13659550 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/bigfoot_silva_is_the_tim_boetsch_of_the_heavyweight_division/13659550 Bigfoot Silva is the Tim Boetsch of the Heavyweight Division http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/bigfoot_silva_is_the_tim_boetsch_of_the_heavyweight_division/13659550 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/3/a36e31120e00fdb2499ca923ee5d82e89002474e/mini/6888740.jpg When “Bigfoot” wants ink he gets it, American Top Team tweeted this photo of the heavyweight showing off his new tattoo. Sorry, but I would be nervous as hell tattooing Antonio Silva. By the way that a lot of ink. “Bigfoot” Silva’s Brother From Another Mother? Cain Velasquez Speaks Out About Drug Testing Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:30:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/bigfoot_silva_gets_some_new_ink/13293805 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/bigfoot_silva_gets_some_new_ink/13293805 Bigfoot Silva Gets Some New Ink http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/bigfoot_silva_gets_some_new_ink/13293805 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/924b41b88c458ba9cd516b8a7d2adc703aef658f/mini/6280070.jpg UFC officials announced today that bantamweights Brian Bowles and George Roop will face one another at May’s UFC 160.   UFC 160 takes place May 25 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The main event will be a heavyweight title bout between current UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva. The [...] Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:41:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/brian_bowles_meets_george_roop_at_ufc_160/13261729 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/brian_bowles_meets_george_roop_at_ufc_160/13261729 Brian Bowles meets George Roop at UFC 160 http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/brian_bowles_meets_george_roop_at_ufc_160/13261729 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png UFC heavyweight contender, Antonio Silva, reveals a deep cut that required stitches just one week before his bout against former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem at UFC 156... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:20:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/antonio_silva_reveals_nasty_cut_below_his_eye_one_week_before_ufc_156/12864715 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/antonio_silva_reveals_nasty_cut_below_his_eye_one_week_before_ufc_156/12864715 Antonio Silva reveals nasty cut below his eye one week before UFC 156 http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/antonio_silva_reveals_nasty_cut_below_his_eye_one_week_before_ufc_156/12864715 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png My partner in crime and @SoundandFuryMMA co-host Dan Rose made a great point during our first podcast this past Friday. He mentioned names like Tony Sylvester, James Thompson, Kazuyuki Fujita, Todd Duffee. He even made light of Reem's unimpressive win over a top guys like Werdum, and a Brock Lesnar who had just came of what ended up essentially being MMA career ending diverticulitis surgery. Alistair Overeem's 12-fight unbeaten streak since 2007 had the potential to become one of the greatest runs of all-time if he could've beaten Bigfoot and followed by capturing the UFC Heavyweight title. After what we saw last night though, it appears that maybe Reem is nothing but a can crusher with incredible kickboxing chops. A man that beyond 5 minutes is really a threat to no one but himself. "When he punch, he's a lion. But when I punch him, hes a cat. " - Bigfoot on Overeem post-fight Bigfoot Silva didn't take the first two rounds off by accident. It was b... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:38:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_156_moment_in_violence_bigfoot_exposed_the_reem/12836776 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_156_moment_in_violence_bigfoot_exposed_the_reem/12836776 UFC 156 Moment in Violence: 'Bigfoot' exposed 'The Reem' http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/ufc_156_moment_in_violence_bigfoot_exposed_the_reem/12836776 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Well, in case you missed it, Alistair Overeem got a little full of himself Saturday night, and wound up on the business end of a whirlwind TKO.  Reem controlled the action for the first two rounds, but Silva went Hulk Smash seconds into the third, landing rights, lefts, a high kick, more rights, maybe another left....ah hell, just see for yourself. It was a surprising TKO that shocked the MMA World and sent Twitter into an uproar of disbelief and hysteria.  Oh the humanity. Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:11:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/glorified_violence_bigfoot_sleeps_overeem/12824200 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/glorified_violence_bigfoot_sleeps_overeem/12824200 Glorified Violence: Bigfoot Sleeps Overeem http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/glorified_violence_bigfoot_sleeps_overeem/12824200 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Antonio Bigfoot Silva has shocked the MMA world once again. Bigfoot pulled off a gigantic upset at UFC 156 when he shut the lights on Alistair Overeem. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:54:53 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/bigfoot_silva_kos_alistair_overeem_at_ufc_156/12823726 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/bigfoot_silva_kos_alistair_overeem_at_ufc_156/12823726 Alistair Overeem loses at UFC 156 http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/bigfoot_silva_kos_alistair_overeem_at_ufc_156/12823726 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/81fd06ffab065482b835f1d0b38acab5e453f91e/mini/sil.jpg The Reem is back ladies and gentleman. This fight is brought to you by corn nuts. Not to be confused with horse meat.  Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva walks out to "O Rappa" by Lado B Lado A. "The Demolition Man" comes out to "In My Mind" by Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl featuring Georgi Kay. Round 1: Reem is just waiting for his opening early. Lands a left on the body of Foot and the two clinch. Seperate, Reem lands one shot again and they do some cage work. Overeem lands some knees to the chest and leg of Foot. Foot paws at the midsection of Reem. Foot goes for the take down and Reem quickly reverses planting Foot against the cage. More knees from Reem and little punches from Bigfoot. Reem backs off. Reem showing total disregard for his opponents stand up game. Hands are down. Almost Anderson Silvaesque. Huge leg kick but Foot answers. Very slow pace so far. Reem with more knees to the chest of the giant against the cage. The round ends and it'... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:37:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_156_results_bigfoot_silva_crumbles_alistair_overeem_with_a_vicious_assault/12823669 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_156_results_bigfoot_silva_crumbles_alistair_overeem_with_a_vicious_assault/12823669 UFC 156 Results: 'Bigfoot' Silva crumbles Alistair Overeem with a vicious assault http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/ufc_156_results_bigfoot_silva_crumbles_alistair_overeem_with_a_vicious_assault/12823669 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former EliteXC heavyweight champion Antonio Silva talks about his former team in South Florida, the Blackzilians, which he left after his UFC 156 opponent Alistair Overeem joined the team... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:34:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/antonio_silva_blackzilians_dont_have_love_in_the_team/12817726 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/antonio_silva_blackzilians_dont_have_love_in_the_team/12817726 Antonio Silva: "Blackzilians don't have love in the team." http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/antonio_silva_blackzilians_dont_have_love_in_the_team/12817726 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former Team Nogueira fighter, Antonio Silva, admits that he would prefer to be cut from the UFC than to compete inside the Octagon against his long time friend and trainer Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:46:35 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/antonio_silva_prefers_unemployment_to_fighting_antonio_rodrigo_nogueira/12414982 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/antonio_silva_prefers_unemployment_to_fighting_antonio_rodrigo_nogueira/12414982 Antonio Silva prefers unemployment to fighting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/antonio_silva_prefers_unemployment_to_fighting_antonio_rodrigo_nogueira/12414982 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   It was a big night for the man they call Bigfoot.  Antonio Silva earned his first UFC victory, and walked away with the biggest paycheck at UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot. Before we go any further, we should note that the Minnesota Athletic Commission doesn't officially release fighter pay info, so none of the following salary data for the event is official.  However, you can get a fairly accurate picture of a fighter's pay based on official purse info released from past fights.  So, based on that info, here is the estimated pay breakdown for the fighters that traded blows at the event (but please remember - this is only an estimate, not official info, especially for any fighters that made their UFC debuts at the event).    Read more ... Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:00:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_on_fx_browne_vs_bigfoot_fighter_salaries/11893846 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_on_fx_browne_vs_bigfoot_fighter_salaries/11893846 UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot Fighter Salaries http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/ufc_on_fx_browne_vs_bigfoot_fighter_salaries/11893846 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Antonio Silva Vitals 6'4" 264 lbs (Heavyweight) 82" reach, Orthodox Sept 14, 1979 Record 16-4 (UFC: 0-1) Current Streak 2 straight losses Training Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt in Judo Black belt in Karate Championships Held Cage Rage World Heavyweight Champion: 2005 (no title defenses) Cage Warriors Super Heavyweight Champion: 2005 (no title defenses) ExiteXC Heavyweight Champion: 2008 (no title defenses)   Strengths - huge reach (almost 7-feet) - massive hands - very physical strong - big size advantage - reportedly weighs 285 on fight night - high-level skills in multiple disciplines (three black belts) - very experienced - deadly ground and pound - finishes fights - has never been submitted - good at avoiding significant strikes thrown by opponent - solid takedown defense Weaknesses - busted for steroids - suffer from ... Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:15:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/fighter_scouting_report_antonio_silva/11881939 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/fighter_scouting_report_antonio_silva/11881939 Fighter Scouting Report: Antonio Silva http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/fighter_scouting_report_antonio_silva/11881939 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It started with a quick takedown after a poor kick attempt from Silva, followed by one short elbow to the bridge of Bigfoot's nose. What followed was a relentless striking attack from the former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez all over the blooded face of Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. Referee Josh Rosenthal made sure to have the doctor check Silva's cut due to the blood pouring into his eyeballs. The fight continued and so did the dominance of Velasquez - his performance tonight separates him from the rest of the division, putting him right back in line for a title shot against the winner of Dos Santos vs. Mir. Final Result: Cain Velasquez (10-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) defeats Antonio Silva (16-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) via TKO (strikes) (Round 1, 3:36) Sat, 26 May 2012 23:38:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_146_results_velasquez_bloods_bigfoot_en_route_to_a_dominating_tko_finish/10881611 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_146_results_velasquez_bloods_bigfoot_en_route_to_a_dominating_tko_finish/10881611 UFC 146 Results: Velasquez bloods Bigfoot en route to a dominating TKO finish http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/ufc_146_results_velasquez_bloods_bigfoot_en_route_to_a_dominating_tko_finish/10881611 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e96bd1a4ea5e57528f61cf552a2379d78a6b9142/mini/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92326021.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D053B1317AE10B1D7FCF8C457A76442C69061777C2CDB4FB90.jpg Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva (Pictured) has no interest in fraternizing with the enemy, that’s why the former Strikeforce star decided to leave the Blackzilians after fellow heavyweight Alistair Overeem joined the squad in February. “I always take care of my camp and make sure I’m surrounded with the right people,” Silva stated during Tuesday’s UFC 146 press conference. “I was training at the Blackzilians, and I think it’s inevitable, Alistair Overeem and I are on a collision course and there is a possibility of us fighting one another one day. “So when I heard he was going there, I decided to take my camp elsewhere.” The Brazilian subsequently decided to take his talents back to America Top Team, the famed academy that polished Silva’s skills throughout much of his career. “Bigfoot’s” return to familiar turf comes at a critical stage in his career, as the 32-year-old is set to make his big league debut when he meets Roy Nelson at UFC 146. His Octagon arrival has been a long time com Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/antonio_bigfoot_silva_alistair_overeem_was_why_i_left_blackzilians/10420018 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/antonio_bigfoot_silva_alistair_overeem_was_why_i_left_blackzilians/10420018 Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva: Alistair Overeem Was Why I Left Blackzilians http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/antonio_bigfoot_silva_alistair_overeem_was_why_i_left_blackzilians/10420018 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Cain Velasquez will have a giant mountain to climb on the road back to the UFC heavyweight title...literally. According to several reports, Antonio Big Foot Silva will get the honor of fighting the former champion in a battle targeted for April. Related posts: Breaking down Cain Velasquez’s challengers UFC On FOX 1 Results – Junior Dos Santos KO’s Cain Velasquez in Round 1 Five Opponents For Cain Velasquez’s Next UFC Fight Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:38:38 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/cain_velasquez_vs_antonio_big_foot_silva_rumored_for_april/9223519 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/cain_velasquez_vs_antonio_big_foot_silva_rumored_for_april/9223519 Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Big Foot Silva Rumored For April http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/cain_velasquez_vs_antonio_big_foot_silva_rumored_for_april/9223519 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/5/859aeb333e862d58268834eab5891588c866182a/mini/UFC_104_6f4e.jpg