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News and stories related to famous former MMA fighter Anderson Silva, who is one of the best fighters ever and has since retired.
Anderson Silva took to social media this week to propose the idea of a fight with Conor McGregor, and McGregor is willing to make it happen. Silva pitched the fight on Instagram late Wednesday night, saying he has great respect for McGregor and that …
Anderson Silva lost yet another fight last weekend when he was unable to get out of the first round against Jared Cannonier at UFC 237, and many people feel the former middleweight champion needs to accept his fate and retire. Silva, however, …
A superfight that many MMA fans were dreaming about years ago may finally be in the works. During his “Below the Belt with Brendan Schaub” podcast published on Monday, Schaub said there is a rumor about talks existing for a potential …
The UFC was in a bind with UFC 200 after Jon Jones failed an out-of-competition drug test last month and needed a replacement fighter to face Daniel Cormier. That fighter turned out to be Anderson Silva, who has a history of using steroids, making …
Anderson Silva sparked rumors that he may be the replacement for Jon Jones against Daniel Cormier at UFC 200 this weekend with a post he made on Instagram Thursday afternoon. The Spider posted a photo that contained the words, “It’s Time …
Anderson Silva is really stretching the limits when it comes to his defense for his positive drug tests before and after his fight at UFC 183 in January. Silva tested positive for Drostanolone and Androstane — both anabolic steroids — a …
Anderson Silva may be in even more trouble than initially believed. Last week it was reported that Silva tested positive for two banned substances — both steroids — in a drug test on Jan. 9. That drug test was considered an …
The UFC is withholding Anderson Silva’s purse related to his UFC 183 fight in January pending the outcome of his his case with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, according to a report. Brazilian news outlet Veja says UFC boss Dana White has …
Anderson Silva tested positive for two banned substances during a Jan. 9 drug test and now he is denying taking performance-enhancing drugs. Silva beat Nick Diaz via unanimous decision at UFC 183 last weekend in his first fight since breaking his leg …
Both Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz failed drug tests related to their fight at UFC 183 last weekend which headlined the pay-per-view card, a bout that Silva won by unanimous decision. Silva tested positive for steroids in a drug test administered on …
Anderson Silva is more than a year removed from a devastating leg injury that he suffered during a loss to Chris Weidman. As he prepares to return to the octagon to fight Nick Diaz on Jan. 31, Silva has opened up about the challenges he faced while …
A superfight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones never happened, but for a brief time on Monday night, the two masters got together for a sparring session. UFC boss Dana White tweeted the photo evidence on Tuesday, along with this caption: …
There was once a time when mixed martial arts fans wondered if Anderson Silva would ever lose another fight. Then Chris Weidman came along and beat Silva two times in a six-month span. And Weidman says he will take down “The Spider” …
Anderson Silva is 39 years old and recovering from a broken leg suffered against Chris Weidman in his last fight, but his UFC career is far from over. Silva told Combate.com that he met with the UFC bosses last week, tore up his previous contract for …
Anderson Silva will return to the octagon in January for the first time since breaking his leg on Dec. 28, 2012, in a loss to Chris Weidman. Though Silva has resumed training and is preparing for his fight with Nick Diaz, he has not overcome all …
Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz will be making their returns to the octagon early next year in a highly-anticipated fight against each other, UFC boss Dana White announced. White says Silva has received medical clearance to fight and is “100 …
