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SILVA STAYS HUMBLE
Written by Damon Martin of MMAWeekly.com
Anderson Silva is widely considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world right now, but the current Ultimate Fighting Championship 185-pound titleholder remains one of the most respectful and humble champions in the sport’s history.
Silva Talks UFC 79 and Blackhouse
Written by MMAWeekly.com
There are several Brazilian fighters competing at tonight’s UFC 79 event in Las Vegas. Chief among them is Lyoto Machida. MMAWeekly’s Ivan Canello recently caught up with UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva to discuss Machida’s fight, the other Brazilians fighting on the card, impending changes at Black House, and more.
Anderson Silva: Coming to America
Written by Ken Pishna of MMAWeekly.com
On Saturday night in Sacramento, Calif., UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva will finally get the opportunity to make the first defense of his title. That distinction was supposed to have taken place months ago when the Brazilian faced The Ultimate Fighter Season 4 victor Travis Lutter. Unfortunately for both Lutter and Silva, Lutter was unable to make weight and the fight was downgraded to a three-round non-title bout.
Pre-UFC 73 Spider Interview
Written by Spidersilva.com & MMAWeekly.com
What are your thoughts about Nate Marquardt and his fighting style?
I think he is a excellent fighter.
How do you feel the fight will go between you and Marquardt?
I believe it will be the best fight of the night.
Anderson Silva - The Champion of Cool
Written by Thomas Gerbasi of UFC.com
“No nerves,” smiles Anderson Silva as he answers the question posed to him through manager / translator Ed Soares.
The question? What goes through his head the moment before he’s called into battle to fight? Are there ever any butterflies in his stomach?