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Report: Anderson Silva Hospitalized With Back Pain
By FCF Staff
Approximately three months out from a scheduled bout with Nick Diaz, former UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva, has reportedly been hospitalized due to back pain.
Silva was apparently sent to a hospital in Rio de Janeiro on… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Says Nick Diaz Made a “Mistake”, by Not Fighting Anderson Silva at a Catchweight
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre knows very well how tough Nick Diaz is, but the former welterweight champ believes the veteran fighter has made a mistake, by agreeing to fight Anderson Silva at 185 pounds.
Silva and Diaz will meet… Read More
Report: UFC’s Anderson Silva Says he Has a New 15 Fight Deal
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva still had seven more fights on his current UFC deal, the legendary, 39 year-old fighter is reporting he has a new and even longer contract.
Silva, who will turn 40 next April, has told… Read More
UFC 179: Phil Davis Calls Out Anderson Silva
UFC 179: Dana White Praises Phil Davis For Win, Latter Explains Anderson Silva Call Out
By FCF Staff
Phil Davis never appeared to be close to finishing Glover Teixeira, but the decorated wrestler still scored a dominant, decision win over the light-heavyweight contender nonetheless.
Teixeira was able to defend several of the American’s takedowns early… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva’s Willing to Take Step Back as “Jacare” Souza Pursues Title
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva has relayed his interest in pursuing the UFC middleweight title once again, the storied fighter is apparently willing to wait in line as his teammate Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza pursues the belt.
After Silva broke… Read More
Watch The UFC Press Conference Featuring Anderson Silva Live, Beginning at 1PM/ET
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva will attend a press conference today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote his upcoming bout with Nick Diaz, and you can watch it right here, beginning at 1:00 PM/ET.
Silva will face… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Would be “Happy” to Fight for a Title and Chris Weidman Once Again
By FCF Staff
As Anderson Silva’s return date approaches, the legendary fighter continues to relay in interviews that he’s changed his mind about making another title run at the age of 39.
Following Silva’s second loss to Chris Weidman last… Read More
Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Conor McGregor Among Most Watched Fighters on UFC Fight Pass
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s digital streaming service, Fight Pass, has been operating now for nearly ten months, and fighters like Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz, Jon Jones and Conor McGregor are reportedly among the most watched.
The promotion… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Says he “Won’t Stop” Fighting Until he Reclaims UFC Title
By FCF Staff
After saying that pursuing a championship is no longer his focus, the legendary Anderson Silva has reportedly had a change of heart.
The former UFC middleweight champ recently spoke with the Brazilian outlet Veja.com, and when asked… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Still Battling “Ghosts” From UFC 168
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva may be training again, and is booked to fight Nick Diaz, but the legend says he’s still battling the horrific memories of what happened at UFC 168.
Silva recently spoke with Brazil’s “Fantastico“, and while… Read More
Anderson Silva Tells Paul George to “Stay Calm and Strong” After NBA Star Breaks Leg
By FCF Staff
Paul George suffered a horrifying leg break during a Team USA basketball scrimmage Friday, and former UFC champ Anderson Silva has extended the NBA star his support.
Silva, who suffered a similar injury versus Chris Weidman in… Read More
UFC 183: Anderson Silva Expecting “Best Standup Fight of All Time” vs. Nick Diaz
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz won’t throw down until January 31st next year, the UFC’s marketing machine for the bout is already kicking into high gear.
Silva participated in a media call on Friday to promote… Read More
UFC Announces Anderson Silva-Nick Diaz Super Fight set for Super Bowl Weekend, 2015
By FCF Staff
Now that Nick Diaz is armed with a new UFC contract, the promotion has announced that he will face the legendary Anderson Silva on January 31st, 2015.
The super fight will be contested at 185 pounds and… Read More
UFC 175 Free Fights: Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva I
Latest Anderson Silva Video Shows Former Champ Hitting Pads, Promising 2015 Return
By FCF Staff
It’s been nearly six months since Anderson Silva broke his leg at UFC 168, and the legendary fighter certainly appears to be on track for a return next year.
In the latest video to surface documenting… Read More
Dana White Talks Anderson Silva-Nick Diaz: “Why Would I Say No?”
By FCF Staff
It’s been reported that the camps of Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva are interested in seeing the stars fight, and it looks like UFC President Dana White is on board as well.
While Anderson Silva continues to… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva Interested in 2015 Bout
By FCF Staff
Talk of a possible fight between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz continues to ramp up, and now both sides have reportedly confirmed their interest in meeting sometime early next year.
Diaz has stated in the past that… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Repeats Plans to Fight Again “Next Year”
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva’s recovery continues to go well, and he’s been cleared to train again, but the legendary fighter has repeated he doesn’t plan to fight in 2014.
Silva, who broke his leg during his stoppage loss to… Read More