Morning Report: Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva; Nick Diaz’s War MMA targeting summer debut

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Welcome back, folks. It’s good to see you again. The summer schedule may be creeping closer, but at least for now there’s still plenty of downtime to be had. So what better way to spend it than with the latest and greatest from the MMA community? We have a full docket on tap today. So [...]

The MMA Beat on Anderson Silva’s fine, Shane Carwin’s legacy and more

Friday, May 10th, 2013

The MMA Beat is finally back. Luke Thomas, Mike Chiappetta, Chuck Mindenhall and I discuss Anderson Silva’s fine, Eddie Alvarez‘s situation, Shane Carwin’s legacy, MMA gloves and women’s MMA. Check out the new episode above. Photo credits: Esther Lin, MMA Fighting; US Presswire; Getty Images; Bellator. Music courtesy of APM Music.

MMA Roundtable: Fighters and media, Fight Master, Sonnen vs. Silva, and Rockhold

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

You didn’t think that a lack of fight cards in the early part of May would mean a corresponding lack of news, did you? MMA has a way of filling it’s own void, which has been the case this week. From Anderson Silva skipping out on UFC press events, to the announcement of Bellator’s Fight [...]

Morning Report: Anderson Silva claims to have been unaware of missed UFC 162 media tour in L.A.

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva shelled out $50,000 to the UFC for a missed media tour in Los Angeles, CA earlier this week, but according to the champ, it wasn’t on purpose. On Tuesday, Silva told Brazilian media outlet Veja that he was unaware of his media obligations, blaming his absence on a “miscommunication” which [...]

Chris Weidman promises to ground Anderson Silva following recent media tour cancellation

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Anderson Silva’s next opponent isn’t impressed with the champ’s decision to blow off a recent media tour. A day after “The Spider” was fined $50,000 by the UFC for canceling a UFC 162 media event in Los Angeles, Chris Weidman, his opponent on July 6, told MMAFighting.com, “I hope he has a good reason why [...]

UFC fines Anderson Silva for skipping Los Angeles media tour

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Anderson Silva decided to escape from Los Angeles. But it cost him a pretty penny. The UFC middleweight champion, who had been in the United States for the past several days, was scheduled for a full day of media promotion in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday, including several television spots and a media luncheon [...]

MMA Roundtable: Jones vs. Silva debate, rule changes, looking ahead to summer, more

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

As a loaded April schedule gives way to a steady summer schedule, we’re finally afforded a moment to catch our collective breath and reflect on everything that’s happened and everything that’s ahead. For that I’m pleased to be joined by my partner in crime, Luke Thomas, for this latest edition of the MMA Roundtable. We’ll [...]

Chris Weidman: I’m a nightmare matchup for Anderson Silva

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

NEWARK, N.J. — Chris Weidman discusses Hurricane Sandy, his Mark Munoz fight, his upcoming fight against Anderson Silva at UFC 162, and much more during a recent Q&A session at UFC 159.

Morning Report: Jon Jones beginning to rival Anderson Silva as MMA’s best fighter

Monday, April 29th, 2013

There might be a new sheriff in town. And if there isn’t, the debate about whether there should be is certainly here to stay. After his easy dismantling of Chael Sonnen at UFC 159, some are wondering whether Jon Jones is the best fighter walking the planet. Their evidence is a couple of things. For [...]

Dana White: Anderson Silva’s New Contract Is ‘Done Deal’

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

At the Herald Square Takeover event Wednesday before UFC 159, UFC president Dana White talks about Jones vs. Silva, GSP’s next fight, FOX Sports 1, Anderson Silva’s contract, Fallon Fox, Tyson Fury and much more.

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