Anderson Silva News

Chris Taylor - October 20, 2018

In the lead up to his highly anticipated octagon return against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Conor McGregor stated that he would be interested in a future fight with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva. “You know what would be another great one? Anderson Silva.” Conor McGregor told ESPN when asked about potential future opponents.“I would be interested in an Anderson Silva bout. I swear to God. Anderson is a legend in the game. What’s the difference between him and Georges? Same damn thing. I’m going to do fights that interest me or have meaning.”

Tom Taylor - October 3, 2018

Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show this week, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor discussed what might be next if he gets by reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229 this weekend. Among the possibilities Conor McGregor mentioned were Dustin Poirier, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Georges St-Pierre. Easily the most surprising of the bunch, however, was former UFC middleweight champion and occasional light heavyweight Anderson Silva.

Drake Riggs - September 27, 2018

When it comes to champions in MMA, few have accomplished the same types of feats that former middleweight king Anderson Silva has. Reigning over the 185-pound weight class essentially right upon his arrival to the UFC, Silva went 16-0 (10 title defenses) in the organization before suffering a loss. The streak lasted from June 2006 to July 2013.

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2018

Former UFC middleweight champion and undeniable MMA legend Anderson Silva is now 43 years old. Although the former champion still resides amongst the world’s best middleweights, his time in the sport is certainly nearing its end. In a recent interview with Inquistr, Silva assured that he plans to finish his career in the UFC, where he was once such a dominant champion. That being said, he also acknowledged that the UFC has changed quite a bit since its sale to WME-IMG, and that he would consider ending his career elsewhere under the right circumstances.

Drake Riggs - August 15, 2018

If you thought that ‘The Spider’ was done when it came to MMA…then you better think again. The once middleweight king still has some fight left. After Anderson Silva received his one-year suspension from USADA recently, the time frame for the said suspension to end now lands in October.

Tom Taylor - August 7, 2018

MMA fans have wanted to see Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva fight for years. Even now, when St-Pierre has long since abandoned the UFC welterweight title he once guarded so fiercely, and Anderson Silva’s reign as UFC middleweight champion is a distant memory, a collision between the two greats remains one of the most mouth-watering options on the MMA menu. Speaking at a press conference during his visit to Australia, the former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre discussed this long-desired super fight. While the fans’ appetite for this fight has not dissipated, St-Pierre says it’s one that doesn’t make sense for him at present.

Thomas Taylor - July 24, 2018

On October 13, in the main event of Bellator 208, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko and infamous trash talker Chael Sonnen will collide in the semifinals of Bellator’s Heavyweight Grand Prix. Anderson Silva, who is one the Emelianenko’s main rivals in the Greatest of All Time debate, and undeniably the biggest rival of Chael Sonnen’s career, will be watching this fight with great interest. Despite the massive animosity that once existed between Silva and Sonnen, Silva says he’s picking the American to defeat the Russian at Bellator 208.

Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018

Last week, surging UFC middleweight contender Israel Adesanya called for a showdown with former champion and MMA legend Anderson Silva, who was recently vindicated after an unfortunate USADA situation. Adesanya made his callout of the legendary Anderson Silva on his official Instagram account.

Tom Taylor - July 23, 2018

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor are two of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Unfortunately, the two MMA superstars seem to have a difficult time staying out of trouble outside the cage. In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Anderson Silva, who is another one of the UFC’s best ever, shared his opinions on Jones and McGregor’s troubles outside the cage. Silva, who has admittedly seen his share of controversy of late, started with Jones.

Tom Taylor - July 20, 2018

Israel Adesanya has an opponent in mind for his next fight. And no, it’s not Paulo Costa. Instead, Adesanya is eyeing a fight with former UFC middleweight champion and MMA GOAT contender Anderson Silva.

Tom Taylor - July 19, 2018

Yesterday, we learned that the United States Anti-Doping Agency had determined that Anderson Silva’s recent failed drug test had been due to a tainted supplement, and that he’d been handed a one-year suspension for his ingesting this supplement. This suspension is retroactive to October, 2017, which means Silva will be able to fight again this October. As always, Silva will have plenty of interesting options in terms of opponents for his anticipated return to the cage. Perhaps the most compelling option of all, of course, would be his long-time rival Georges St-Pierre.

Tom Taylor - July 18, 2018

Good news for former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and his legions of fans. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has determined that his failed drug test was due to a contaminated substance. As a result, he’s been handed a one-year suspension, retroactive to October 2017. This means he’ll be eligible to fight again this October. This news comes from Ariel Helwani of ESPN.

Tom Taylor - March 20, 2018

Though former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is currently embroiled in an ugly scandal stemming from a failed drug test, he’s not willing to close the door on his fighting career completely. Even though there is a legitimate chance he could be sidelined with a lengthy suspension as a result of this latest steroid-related SNAFU, he still envisions a future where he could fight for again. He even believes he could fight for the title again one day. “I’m happy with everything that I’ve conquered,” Silva told Globo Esporte in a recent interview (via Bloody Elbow). “Nothing is forever. I still have my UFC contract and I’m very happy with it. Only time will tell what’s next. I’m feeling well, I train everyday, I’m a healthy guy. Waiting is all there is to it. I’m still alive in the division and there may be a chance to fight for the title again.”

Drake Riggs - February 20, 2018

“I’m just waiting for USADA and my lawyers and hopefully it will come back soon for fight with Roy Jones [Jr.] *laughs*. 

Justin Golightly - February 6, 2018

As the UFC and combat sports in general rockets into the future. It’s more important than ever to preserve the history of these fights so they aren’t lost in time. New fans are constantly pouring in an cycled through generations, then separated into eras. There are the group of people who became fans after the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, then there are fans who were drawn to the sport like moths from the bright lights of Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor. No matter when someone got into the chaotic spectacle of MMA, researching everything they can about Anderson Silva is a mandatory homework assignment. The build up going into this fight appeared to be animosity free. But that quickly changed at the weigh ins.

Tom Taylor - February 5, 2018

For a time, Anderson Silva stood out as the greatest mixed martial artist alive. Eventually, however, his reign was brought to an abrupt and violent halt by a young Chris Weidman, who defeated him first by second-round knockout, and then again as the result of a brutal leg injury. Yet even after his losses to Weidman, Silva remained a frontrunner for MMA’s Greatest of All Time title. Sure, he seemed to be on a career downslide, but his remarkable accomplishments seemed to be ironclad.

Justin Golightly - January 18, 2018

At UFC 216, Demetrious Johnson not only broke Anderson Silva’s title defense record, but did it with a German suplex-cancel into an armbar. He made history by breaking the record, but by possibly pulling off the most spectacular submission ever in the UFC. In classic humble fashion, Anderson Silva recently was asked about Johnson’s status as a potential greatest of all time candidate, a status that Silva also enjoys, and bowed out stating that Mighty Mouse is indeed the GOAT. “You know, Demetrious Johnson is the new champion. He’s the best one. I have my passion about my sport, and I love when I hear people talking about this. Demetrious, people need to respect [him] because he’s a great fighter. I think Demetrious [is the greatest of all time]. Absolutely, absolutely.” — Anderson Silva speaking to TMZ.

Tom Taylor - January 7, 2018

Former UFC middleweight champion and bona fide MMA legend Anderson Silva is currently under the USADA microscope for a failed October drug test, and could well end up on the bench with a lengthy suspension as a result. Despite this unfortunate twist, the 42-year-old assures his passion for fighting is still strong, and that his career is “not over yet.” Silva made these claims in a Sunday morning post to Instagram. See it below.