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Ed Soares explains how Anderson Silva can lose to Chris Weidman at UFC 162

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva's manager, Ed Soares, suggests Chris Weidman has a shot at beating Anderson Silva at UFC 162 if "The Spider" comes into their "Sin City" title fight with poor focus and substandard training.

Robert Drysdale refuses to kiss Anderson Silva's butt just because 'Spider' wears a UFC belt

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

Robert Drysdale recognizes UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva as a "phenomenal fighter," but won't be lining up to kiss his butt, just because "The Spider" parades around town with the 185-pound title strapped to his waist.

UFC 161 fight card: Ryan Jimmo vs Igor Pokrajac preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 161 main card bout between Ryan Jimmo and Igor Pokrajac. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Lack of reaction to Stephan Bonnar UFC Hall of Fame announcement speaks volumes

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 30, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Until this week, every fighter chosen for the UFC Hall of Fame was both a major champion, and dominant force in their eras. But after July, with the induction of Stephan Bonnar, that can never be said again.

Chuck Liddell: 'Anderson Silva is one of my favorite fighters ... but I would have beat him'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 29, 2013 9:35 AM EDT

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell insists he would have defeated pound-for-pound king Anderson Silva, if "The Spider" had ever bumped up to 205-pounds while "The Iceman" was still in town.

What Floyd Mayweather tells us about Georges St-Pierre

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 12, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

If we're critical of Floyd Mayweather for being boring, are we allowed to absolve UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre of similar blame?

Valentijn Overeem injured, Mike Kyle vs. Travis Wiuff set as new CFA 11 main event

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on May 11, 2013 4:30 PM EDT

The CFA 11 main event has received a shake up as heavyweight Valentijn Overeem has been forced to withdraw from his bout against Mike Kyle due to injury and will be replaced by Travis Wiuff at the May 24, 2013 event.

Melvin Manhoef faces Mamed Khalidov at KSW 23

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 10, 2013 11:04 AM EDT

Two of the sport's top finishers will throw down in Poland on June 8. Also, the return of strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski.

UFC 161: Ryan Jimmo vs Igor Pokrajac fight added to Winnipeg show

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 7:30 PM EDT

UFC 161 fight card update: Ryan Jimmo vs. Igor Pokrajac light heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fight set for MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013.

UFC 157 fight card: Court McGee vs Josh Neer fight prediction, preview and breakdown

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Feb 23, 2013 5:00 PM EST

Check out a detailed preview and prediction for UFC 157 Welterweight main card bout between Court McGee vs. Josh Neer, which will take place tonight (Feb. 23, 2013) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., airing live on pay-per-view (PPV).

UFC on FX 6: Fuel TV Preliminary Card Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Dec 12, 2012 8:00 PM EST

Take a walk through the half-dozen bouts on Fuel TV that will lead into the featured card on the FX channel. Spotlight matches include Chad Mendes vs. Yaotzin Meza, Joey Beltran vs. Igor Pokrajac and Mike Pierce vs. Seth Baczynski.

Jon Jones has no desire for Anderson Silva 'super fight' unless 'The Spider' comes and challenges him

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Dec 11, 2012 2:05 PM EST

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones isn't ducking reigning middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva, but he's not going to go looking for a "super fight" unless it comes looking for him.

Luiz Cane released from UFC contract

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Oct 24, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Middleweight Luiz "Banha" Cane was released from his UFC contract after losing his middleweight debut at UFC 153.

UFC 153 results recap: Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 14, 2012 8:01 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's UFC 153 main event between Stephan Bonnar and Anderson Silva in Rio de Janeiro. What blow put a halt to Bonnar's dreams of an upset? Find out inside

UFC 153 results: 'Report card' for 'Silva vs Bonnar' PPV event in Brazil

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Oct 14, 2012 7:01 AM EDT

Handing out grades to the mixed martial arts students practicing their craft inside the Octagon at UFC 153: "Silva vs. Bonnar" in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, on Sat., Oct. 13, 2012.

UFC 153 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Oct 12, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

With the shadow of UFC 153 looming over us, MMAmania.com resident psychic, Nostradumbass, breaks down the "Silva vs. Bonnar" fight card in Rio.

History in the making: Anderson Silva makes his UFC light heavyweight debut

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Oct 11, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

On July 19, 2008, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva would enter the Octagon as a light heavyweight to help ZUFFA counter-program the Affliction: "Banned" pay-per-view, putting "The Sandman" to sleep in the process.

UFC 153 complete fighter breakdown: Stephan Bonnar edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Oct 11, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com fight analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the skill set of UFC 153 headliner Stephan Bonnar as "The American Psycho" prepares to shock the world this Saturday night (Oct. 13, 2012) against Anderson Silva in Brazil.

Dear Anderson Silva: Stephan Bonnar is going to 'give you hell' at UFC 153 in Rio

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Oct 10, 2012 12:35 PM EDT

If Anderson Silva thinks he's going to run through Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153 on Saturday night in Rio, he's in for a "hell" of a surprise.

Fightweets: What's next for Daniel Cormier, what's up with Forrest Griffin, and more

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Oct 5, 2012 9:30 AM EDT

Readers want to know who should be Daniel Cormier's opponent on Nov. 3. Also, what's up with Forrest Griffin?

Nickname The Sandman	Birthdate 9/12/1978
Height / Weight 6'2" - 205lbs	Place of Birth Huntington Beach, California, United States

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