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UFC 156 Results: Antonio Silva def. Alistair Overeem via TKO (punches) at 0:25 of Round 3.

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UFC 160: 'Bigfoot' Silva doesn't believe in MMA 'superheroes,' says no one is 'invincible' ahead of Cain Velasquez rematch

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 9:11 PM EDT

Antonio Silva says he loves having the underdog role in his fights so he can go out and prove people wrong. And when "Bigfoot" steps in the cage to face Cain Velasquez at UFC 160, he plans to prove there are no superheroes in MMA, as well.

UFC 160: ‘Motivated’ Cain Velasquez bringing ‘whole new strategy’ to deal with Bigfoot Silva’s toughness in Las Vegas

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 9:14 AM EDT

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez isn't overlooking Antonio Silva, despite having defeated him rather easily last year at UFC 146. Smart move on behalf of the champ, because Silva has shown he can clean the clock of the biggest of the big men.

Deja Vu? Daniel Cormier says Cain Velasquez will 'take out' Bigfoot Silva at UFC 160 'pretty good' -- just like he did the first time

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Once more, with feeling. Daniel Cormier says fight fans shouldn't expect any surprises when Bigfoot Silva challenges Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 160, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 25, 2013.

UFC on FOX 7's Daniel Cormier: Frank Mir 'not a step up in competition'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

According to Daniel Cormier, fighting Frank Mir at UFC on Fox 7 in his Octagon debut this weekend isn't a step up in MMA competition when having already defeated Heavyweight standouts such as Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva and Josh Barnett, among others.

UFC 160: Junior dos Santos prepared to take Mark Hunt down if things get ‘weird’ on the feet

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 26, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

While former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is very confident in his striking, he has no issues taking the fight against former kickboxer Mark Hunt to the ground at UFC 160, especially if things start to get a little "weird" on the feet.

'Confident' Bigfoot Silva ready to 'put his hands' on Cain Velasquez's face at UFC 160

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 26, 2013 12:11 AM EDT

Antonio Silva confident his second encounter with UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez will be different than their first meeting at UFC 146, vowing to do what he does best at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013, which is hurt grown men with his fists.

Junior dos Santos and ‘Bigfoot’ Silva anticipate heavyweight title clash post UFC 160

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 21, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Friendship won't stop Junior dos Santos and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva from facing one another for the UFC heavyweight title if the two big men win their respective bouts at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ahead of UFC on FUEL TV 8, Mark Hunt explains how fighting and MMA 'saved his life'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 28, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Ahead of his showdown against Stefan Struve this weekend (Mar. 2, 2013) at UFC on FUEL TV 8 in Saitama, Japan, Mark Hunt explains how fighting and MMA kept him from going to jail and even saved his life.

Report: Alistair Overeem's testosterone levels 'dangerously low' for a competitive athlete

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 28, 2013 4:17 PM EST

While top heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem passed his UFC 156 post-fight drug test, there's still cause for alarm. "The Reem" has "dangerously low" testosterone and may be the latest addition to the TRT club.

Alistair Overeem's testosterone level at dangerously low levels in Antonio Silva fight

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Feb 28, 2013 11:00 AM EST

Many suspected Alistair Overeem's testosterone levels would be off the charts if tested. They were, but hardly the way most wouid have figured.

Reem is clean: Alistair Overeem passes mandatory blood test following UFC 156 loss to Bigfoot Silva

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 27, 2013 11:53 AM EST

Alistair Overeem has passed his mandatory post-fight blood test, following his UFC 156 knockout loss to Antonio Silva earlier this month in Las Vegas.

UFC on FUEL TV 8: Stefan Struve talks TRT, Overeem, Hunt and pink slips

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on Feb 26, 2013 10:00 PM EST

UFC heavyweight contender, Stefan Struve, discusses his upcoming bout with Mark Hunt, his distaste for TRT, pink slip pressure, rankings and how a fight with Cain Velasquez might go.

'Bigfoot' Silva gifted $126,000 Maserati Gran Turismo after Alistair Overeem knockout win at UFC 156

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 15, 2013 2:30 PM EST

No. 1 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight contender Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva was gifted a $126,000 Maserati for renewing his sponsorship with Sienna Motors shortly after defeating Alistair Overeem at UFC 156.

UFC 156 fight-night drug tests all clean; Overeem blood test results remain

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Feb 13, 2013 6:56 PM EST

All UFC 156 fight night drug tests came up clean; but results of Alistair Overeem's blood tests still remain.

UFC 160: Junior dos Santos vs Alistair Overeem co-main event fight set for May 25 in Las Vegas

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 12, 2013 10:46 PM EST

Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem -- two of the most savage strikers in mixed martial arts (MMA) today -- have been re-booked to fight in the UFC 160 co-main event from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 25, 2013.

Cain Velasquez vs 'Bigfoot' Silva rematch to serve as UFC 160 main event on May 25 in Las Vegas

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 12, 2013 10:16 PM EST

Cain Velasquez will defend his heavyweight title against Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva on May 25, 2013, in UFC 160's main event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, holding center court for the promotion's annual Memorial Day weekend show.

'Bigfoot' Silva management prefers Cain Velasquez UFC rematch later rather than sooner

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2013 9:00 PM EST

According to Antonio Silva's manager, Alex Davis, he would rather see his Brazilian fighter get at least one more fight under his belt before a potential rematch against current UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.

Ramon Dekkers: Alistair Overeem took his beating 'like a b*tch'

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Feb 6, 2013 2:00 PM EST

Golden Glory trainer Ramon Dekkers was quick to bury former GG fighter Alistair Overeem after his UFC 156 loss, saying that he didn't take his beating from Antonio Silva like they taught him to.

UFC 156 Judo chop: Alistair Overeem and Discipline in Striking

by Jack Slack from Bloody Elbow on Feb 6, 2013 9:13 AM EST

Even the best strikers in the world can be knocked out when they behave foolishly. We take a look at how Overeem threw away the fight.

Golden Glory Trainer: Alistair Overeem took his 'Bigfoot' beating 'like a b*tch!'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 5, 2013 10:00 PM EST

One of Alistair Overeem's former trainers at Golden Glory, Roman Dekkers, wasn't impressed by "The Reem's" performance at UFC 156, or the way he took his beating at the hands of Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, saying he took the punishment like a 'bitch.'

UFC 156 Fight Card

  1. Jose Aldo vs Frankie Edgar
  2. Rashad Evans vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
  3. Alistair Overeem vs Antonio Silva
  4. Jon Fitch vs Demian Maia
  5. Joseph Benavidez vs Ian McCall
  6. Evan Dunham vs Gleison Tibau
  7. Edwin Figueroa vs Francisco Rivera
  8. Bobby Green vs Jacob Volkmann
  9. Jay Hieron vs Tyron Woodley
  10. Yves Edwards vs Isaac Vallie-Flagg
  11. Chico Camus vs Dustin Kimura

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