Anderson Silva News

Drake Riggs - November 29, 2018

The middleweight division is getting the return of its old king as Anderson Silva takes on Israel Adesanya at UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia on February 10. When just glancing at this bout, the initial reaction may be, ‘Why would Anderson Silva take this fight?’

Tom Taylor - November 28, 2018

MMA fans have been dying to see former UFC champions Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva fight for years. That was true at the height of their title reigns, when St-Pierre guarded the welterweight strap and Silva simultaneously sat in the middleweight throne, and it’s true today, when Silva is a mere middleweight contender and St-Pierre appears to have once again retired. Unfortunately, the fight has never materialized, and Anderson Silva assures that’s no fault of his own. Speaking to ESPN recently, the former middleweight champion shared his belief that Georges St-Pierre is only interested in taking easy fights, rather than truly challenging himself.

Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018

Former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva will return to the octagon on February 9 in Melbourne to taking on rising star Israel Adesanya. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news just moments ago on Twitter.

Tom Taylor - November 13, 2018

Fearsome UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero has made several callouts of UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the past, and apparently, it’s still a fight he’s interested in — especially now that his planned 2019 matchup with the undefeated Paulo Costa is off the table. The appeal of this fight with Anderson Silva, Yoel Romero explains, is that it would give him a clear sense of the level he’s at. If he can beat the middleweight legend, well then he’s right where he wants to be. If he can’t, then it might be time to reassess.

Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till is planning a move up to middleweight and has his eyes set on a fight with former 185-pound kingpin Anderson Silva. Darren Till was expected to be the first man to welcome new welterweight signee Ben Askren to the UFC, but apparently the Liverpool native has other plans.

Christopher Taylor - November 1, 2018

It appears that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is attempting to goad Conor McGregor into accepting a fight. In the lead up to his highly anticipated octagon return against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Conor McGregor stated that he would be interested in a future fight with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva.

Tom Taylor - October 28, 2018

Over the last few weeks, there’s been some discussion about a potential super fight between former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. While this fight would be an absolute blockbuster from a fiscal vantage point, it’s doubtful that it would be particularly competitive. There is no denying Conor McGregor’s ability, but against the middleweight and occasional light heavyweight Silva, the former lightweight and featherweight champion would be grossly undersized.

Chris Taylor - October 20, 2018

In the lead up to his highly anticipated octagon return against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Conor McGregor stated that he would be interested in a future fight with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva. “You know what would be another great one? Anderson Silva.” Conor McGregor told ESPN when asked about potential future opponents.“I would be interested in an Anderson Silva bout. I swear to God. Anderson is a legend in the game. What’s the difference between him and Georges? Same damn thing. I’m going to do fights that interest me or have meaning.”

Drake Riggs - September 27, 2018

When it comes to champions in MMA, few have accomplished the same types of feats that former middleweight king Anderson Silva has. Reigning over the 185-pound weight class essentially right upon his arrival to the UFC, Silva went 16-0 (10 title defenses) in the organization before suffering a loss. The streak lasted from June 2006 to July 2013.

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2018

Former UFC middleweight champion and undeniable MMA legend Anderson Silva is now 43 years old. Although the former champion still resides amongst the world’s best middleweights, his time in the sport is certainly nearing its end. In a recent interview with Inquistr, Silva assured that he plans to finish his career in the UFC, where he was once such a dominant champion. That being said, he also acknowledged that the UFC has changed quite a bit since its sale to WME-IMG, and that he would consider ending his career elsewhere under the right circumstances.

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2018

In the opinion of former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who is one of the frontrunners in MMA’s Greatest of All Time debate, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently the game’s best fighter. Silva also believes former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is in the running. “Khabib is a great fighter,” Anderson Silva said in a recent interview with Inquisitr. “I’m very impressed. Conor is a great fighter. Having a new generation of fighters, especially in the UFC… this is a huge company that’s worked for a long time to get the great fighters in the sport.

Drake Riggs - August 15, 2018

If you thought that ‘The Spider’ was done when it came to MMA…then you better think again. The once middleweight king still has some fight left. After Anderson Silva received his one-year suspension from USADA recently, the time frame for the said suspension to end now lands in October.

Thomas Taylor - July 24, 2018

On October 13, in the main event of Bellator 208, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko and infamous trash talker Chael Sonnen will collide in the semifinals of Bellator’s Heavyweight Grand Prix. Anderson Silva, who is one the Emelianenko’s main rivals in the Greatest of All Time debate, and undeniably the biggest rival of Chael Sonnen’s career, will be watching this fight with great interest. Despite the massive animosity that once existed between Silva and Sonnen, Silva says he’s picking the American to defeat the Russian at Bellator 208.

Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018

Last week, surging UFC middleweight contender Israel Adesanya called for a showdown with former champion and MMA legend Anderson Silva, who was recently vindicated after an unfortunate USADA situation. Adesanya made his callout of the legendary Anderson Silva on his official Instagram account.

Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018

Earlier this week, UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier suggested that fighters like Anderson Silva and Jon Jones should not be mentioned when debating the greatest fighters in MMA history on the basis of the failed drug tests in their pasts. “Demetrious [Johnson], Georges St-Pierre, these guys have none of these bad things tied to their names and these are the guys I should share the conversation with,” Cormier said on Slip n’ Dip Podcast. “I’ve never had any negatives and I’ve never had to go in front of any commission and explain why my test came up messed up. That’s why I should be in the conversation because I’ve done things the correct way.”

Tom Taylor - July 23, 2018

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor are two of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Unfortunately, the two MMA superstars seem to have a difficult time staying out of trouble outside the cage. In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Anderson Silva, who is another one of the UFC’s best ever, shared his opinions on Jones and McGregor’s troubles outside the cage. Silva, who has admittedly seen his share of controversy of late, started with Jones.

Tom Taylor - July 19, 2018

Yesterday, we learned that the United States Anti-Doping Agency had determined that Anderson Silva’s recent failed drug test had been due to a tainted supplement, and that he’d been handed a one-year suspension for his ingesting this supplement. This suspension is retroactive to October, 2017, which means Silva will be able to fight again this October. As always, Silva will have plenty of interesting options in terms of opponents for his anticipated return to the cage. Perhaps the most compelling option of all, of course, would be his long-time rival Georges St-Pierre.

Tom Taylor - July 18, 2018

Good news for former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and his legions of fans. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has determined that his failed drug test was due to a contaminated substance. As a result, he’s been handed a one-year suspension, retroactive to October 2017. This means he’ll be eligible to fight again this October. This news comes from Ariel Helwani of ESPN.