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Anderson Silva avenged controversial DQ loss with ruthless knockout in historic Brazil homecoming
Entering the UFC off the back of a memorable knockout win, 14 fights deep into his Octagon tenure the iconic Anderson Silva finally had the chance to avenge his most recent loss.
Georges St-Pierre’s Coach Calls Khamzat Chimaev the Best 185-Pounder in UFC History
If anyone ruled the UFC in the late 2000s with sheer dominance, it was Anderson Silva. With a record-breaking 16 consecutive wins and a 2457-day reign as middleweight champion, Silva cemented himself as the greatest 185-pound fighter in UFC history, a title that has stood the test of time.
Khamzat Chimaev vs Anderson Silva: GSP’s coach drops bold take on UFC 319 champ
Georges St-Pierre’s longtime trainer is not holding back with his praise of Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 319. Chimaev, who remains unbeaten, capped off his rise to the top of the division by headlining Saturday’s pay-per-view card at United Center in Chicago.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 21
‘Let’s be real’… Top UFC middleweight reveals why he ranks someone higher than Anderson Silva in division’s GOAT list
Heading into UFC 319, Dricus du Plessis had already built a strong middleweight title run. The defending champion was looking to secure his third title defense, which may have seen him move up the greatest of all time rankings at 185 pounds.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 20
5 Chael Sonnen fights every MMA fan needs to watch including his heartbreaking domination of Anderson Silva
Chael Sonnen may call himself the “Undefeated, Undisputed” champion of the UFC, but the trash-talker has impressed in the octagon even in defeat. While he never achieved his goal of becoming world champion, Chael Sonnen became a fan-favorite in the UFC with his loud mouth, creative insults, and willingness to take on the top fighters at any point.
Dricus du Plessis questions UFC legend’s record, claiming he could soon join GOAT debate
Dricus du Plessis is not shy about where he stands on the middleweight GOAT debate. He’s clear: Anderson Silva is the greatest to ever do it at 185lbs.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 14
Dricus du Plessis questions Anderson Silva’s resume as he makes middleweight GOAT claim ahead of UFC 319
Dricus du Plessis believes Anderson Silva is the greatest middleweight in UFC history. However, he believes a win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 will put him within touching distance of ‘The Spider’ after just three defenses of his 185lb belt.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 8
Anderson Silva’s family cast doubt on 50-year-old’s rumored boxing return against UFC rival
Hold your horses on Anderson Silva’s comeback fight. Former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 8
‘Too old’… Fans express concern over Anderson Silva returning at 50 after former UFC rival allegedly confirms trilogy
Fans are worried for one of the true legends of MMA following a recent update on his career. On this day 16 years ago, Anderson Silva demolished Forrest Griffin in one of his finest performances inside the Octagon.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 8
Anderson Silva entered the matrix to send UFC legend to hospital after rare jab KO
Anderson Silva gave us one of his career-best performances on this day 16 years ago. ‘The Spider’ squared off against Forrest Griffin in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 101 on August 8, 2009.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 8
On This Day in 2010: We Saw One of the Most Unthinkable & Greatest Comebacks in UFC History
On this day in 2010, Anderson Silva stepped into the Octagon as the most dominant champion in UFC history, unbeaten in the promotion, riding a 12-fight
MMA and Boxing Crossovers
MMA and boxing are two sports that have long shared a somewhat complicated relationship, with them often being considered rivals in some respects or complementary to one another in others.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 22
Chael Sonnen Claims Access to UFC Insider Dropping Secrets from Dana White’s Headquarters
Ahead of a new season of The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC’s resident ‘good guy and bad guy’ duo, Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, discussed the difficulty
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 17
Adin Ross demands trilogy as Anderson Silva’s son struggles to a decision win in rematch with Tik Tok star
Anderson Silva’s son Gabriel Silva continued his return to the ring with a tight decision win over Tik Tok star OJ Rose on Friday night. The young Silva had already defeated Rose in a Misfits Boxing fight back in November of 2023, with the social media star insisting that he did enough to win.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 6
‘GSP, Mighty Mouse & Silva All Had More’: UFC GOAT Debate Erupts as Valentina Shevchenko Hits Rare UFC Record That Even Jon Jones Hasn’t Matched
The GOAT debate in MMA is like your favorite bar argument—endless, passionate, and never quite resolved. One minute it’s Jon Jones leading the charge, the next it’s GSP, Anderson Silva, or Demetrious Johnson making their case with another insane stat or highlight reel finish.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / June 13, 2024
Watch: Anderson Silva Gives Chael Sonnen Hilarious Gift Ahead Of Their Trilogy Fight In Brazil This Saturday
Anderson Silva will make his return to action this weekend in what many believe to be his final fight, and the UFC icon seems to be heading into the bout looking to make it a joyous and entertaining close to his legendary fighting career.
MMA News / Yardbarker / May 20, 2024
Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen will finish off their trilogy in a boxing ring
It’s taken 12 years, but fight fans are finally getting the third fight in the Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen trilogy, though not in the form you might expect.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / May 16, 2024
Anderson Silva Next Fight: UFC Icon’s Final Fight Set For June Against His Greatest Rival
The Anderson Silva next fight news has finally arrived and the UFC legend is expected to fight for the final time this June, and waiting for him in his return to the boxing ring will be his greatest MMA rival, Chael Sonnen.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / May 8, 2024
Former UFC Champ Pushing For UFC Legends Grand Prix In Karate Combat, Featuring Anderson Silva?
Karate Combat has the arena to put on an event featuring UFC legends such as Anderson Silva, Luke Rockhold and others. The question is, though, can it all come together?
MMA News / Ringside Intel / April 14, 2024
UFC Reveals Latest Hall Of Fame Induction During UFC 300
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen’s UFC 117 fight will be immortalized in the UFC Hall of Fame this year. The announcement was made official during UFC 300 Saturday night.
MMA News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023
Anderson Silva, Jake Paul teaming up to create MMA fighters association
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is a man of his word. Holding up his end of a bet made prior to his October 2022 boxing match with Jake Paul in which he lost via unanimous decision, Silva is working with the YouTuber-turned-pro boxer to create an association for MMA fighters.
MMA News / Yardbarker / June 16, 2023
MMA legend in negotiations to have final fight in Japan
Fighting legend Anderson Silva said that he is in talks to finish out his MMA career with a match in Japan.
MMA News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2023
Anderson Silva to be enshrined in UFC Hall of Fame
Anderson Silva, one of the greatest middleweights of all-time, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, joining a 2023 class which will
Anderson Silva: Career retrospective
Let’s take a look at his legendary career...before the hype, before all the knockouts, before becoming the longest reigning champion in UFC history and before the leg injury that changed everything.
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