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Anderson Silva Reportedly Wants Rematch; Chris Weidman Expected It All Along

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:54:34 +0000

Everything leading up to UFC 162 and everything since has pointed to a rematch between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman . UFC president Dana White, leading up to Saturday night’s fight in Las Vegas, promised that if Silva lost, which he did, that an immediate rematch would be in the offing. Weidman said the same thing and reiterated that sentiment immediately following the fight. “He’s unbeatable, the fricking Bruce Lee of mixed martial arts,” the new champion said after the fight. “I just have to say all respect to Anderson Silva. I’ll give him and immediate rematch if he wants to do it.” Silva initially hesitated about a rematch, saying that it was now Weidman’s time as champion. “Chris is the champion now

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Jon Jones Says Anderson Silva “Disrespected His Gift” and “Paid Quite a Price”

BAD MMA News — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:57:38 +0000

function not found When a champion the caliber of Anderson Silva goes down in flames, everyone has an opinion. But when the opinion is that of another fighter that has been considered alongside Silva as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters on the planet, people listen. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is such a fighter. He was asked at a press conference in Canada on Tuesday about Silva’s performance against Chris Weidman, and the champion offered a balanced critique.

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Mark Munoz Says if Anderson Silva Doesn’t Want a Rematch with Chris Weidman, He’d like One

BAD MMA News — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 14:00:23 +0000

function not found Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva said following his UFC 162 knockout loss to Chris Weidman that he didn’t want to exercise his option for an immediate rematch. Mark Munoz , however, is ready to fill the void. “I worked hard for this fight. He has my respect because he is the best now. Chris is new champion. Chris is the champion now. I finish my work. I no more fight for the belt. I fight for the belt for a long time. I’m tired,” said the long-time titleholder following his knockout loss to Weidman. If Silva declines, Munoz is more than willing to step up.

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Anderson Silva: “I Just Have to Capitalize on (Chris Weidman’s) Mistakes”

BAD MMA News — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:30:38 +0000

UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva puts his 17-fight winning streak and title on the line at UFC 162 on July 6 against Chris Weidman . Despite many people saying Weidman has the tools to challenge the champ, Silva says he is ready. “The fight is the fight. I’m ready for the fight for a long time,” Silva told UFC.com . “I will be prepared to fight.” In his seven-year title reign, Silva has beaten opponents by every way imaginable: front kicks, punches, knees, elbows, chokes. Twenty of his 33 wins have been by knockout. The champion attributes his success to his training. “I believe you train 100-percent, your results will be 100-percent,” he said. “Everything that I do in the fight are things that I’ve trained.” The undefeated Weidman (9-0) is an accomplished grappler, while Silva is the most accurate precision striker the sport has ever seen. It’s a classic contrasting styles match-up and Silva believes the fighter that is able to combine all aspects of fighting will emerge the winner. “Weidman got good jiu-jitsu and great wrestling. But he needs work with his stand-up,” said Silva. “Wrestling is not my best strength. And I need to work on my wrestling. You have to be able to combine all the martial arts to be successful.” Weidman describes Silva as an opportunist, and that’s exactly what he is. “Every fighter commits mistakes. I just have to look for the right opportunity to capitalize on his mistakes,” said the champion. “Everyone has their strong points.” Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter

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