The number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world argument usually comes down to two names—Anderson Silva and Fedor Emelianenko. But if you ask Dana White, it’s a joke for Fedor to even be considered. Anderson Silva is his pound-for-pound king and there’s plenty of Zuffa contracted fighters in line right behind him according to him, and except for the Fedor part, he’s right.
Dana White Names Anderson Silva’s Successor As The Pound-For-Pound King
December 4th, 2008
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UFC 89 ‘Bisping vs Leben’ Promotional Trailer; Lyoto Machida Off Card
September 10th, 2008
This is obviously the pre-Thiago Silva injury trailer. With Silva hurt and Lyoto Machida not having an opponent for UFC 89, it appears the UFC has elected to pull him off the card instead of finding a replacement. There’s a few rumors going around as to who his next opponent might be. Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua has been the highest profile name mentioned, and MMARated.com is suggesting it may even be someone making their UFC debut.
No Comments | Filed under: Chris Leben, Lyoto Machida, Michael Bisping, Thiago Silva, UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben
Lyoto Machida Not In A Hurry For Title Shot; Names Next Possible Opponents
July 11th, 2008
With an undefeated record and a unique fighting style that no one has been able to figure out, Lyoto Machida has become the wild card in the UFC light heavyweight title picture. Many believe he should be next in line for a title shot, while others feel he is too boring and needs to beat a higher ranked light heavyweight. While both carry valid arguments, it doesn’t look like Machida will get first crack at the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champ, Forrest Griffin.
No Comments | Filed under: Lyoto MachidaAnderson Silva Doesn’t Want The UFC Light Heavyweight Title
July 9th, 2008
Despite Dana White loathing the idea of one of his champions simultaneously owning belts in two different weight classes, he recently gave his blessing for UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva to chase the UFC Light Heavyweight Title. Silva’s fight against James Irvin on July 19 at UFN 14 was supposed to be his step towards making a run at the belt. Well, according to Anderson Silva, that isn’t the case at all. In fact, he feels fellow Brazilian and training partner Lyoto Machida deserves a shot at the light heavyweight title.
Brandon Vera Responds To Machida Rumors; Not Done At Heavyweight
June 26th, 2008
Can you really blame Vera for wanting more time to prepare for the mystery that is Lyoto Machida?
UFC 84 Post-Fight Press Conference Audio & Video
May 27th, 2008
Steve Cofield has a ton of great audio up on the UFC 84 press conference and more. CR: BloodyElbow.com
Part One
Part two of the press conference after the jump.
No Comments | Filed under: BJ Penn, Dana White, Lyoto Machida, Sean Sherk, Tito Ortiz, UFC 84: Ill Will, Wanderlei SilvaUFC 84 Answers, Results, & Wrap-Up
May 25th, 2008
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With UFC 84 only hours away, I wanted to briefly revisit all the questions that should be answered in tonight’s event. I’ll come back to the post after the event (which may end being tomorrow morning) and update it with answers.
What a great event UFC 84 was. If you missed it, well, you missed it, because it was the best UFC event in recent memory, in my opinion. Answers, results and wrap-up after the jump.
No Comments | Filed under: BJ Penn, Dana White, Keith Jardine, Lyoto Machida, Sean Sherk, Tito Ortiz, UFC 84: Ill Will, Wanderlei SilvaUFC 84 Preview, Odds And Picks
May 23rd, 2008
UFC 84: Ill Will is only a day away! Weigh-ins for the event will be streamed live via UFC.com at 7PM ET/4PM PT.
The Picks
I didn’t fare so well in my picks for UFC 83, so I’m looking to redeem myself this time around.
No Comments | Filed under: BJ Penn, Keith Jardine, Lyoto Machida, Sean Sherk, Tito Ortiz, UFC 84: Ill Will, Wanderlei SilvaUFC 84 Preview: Machida ‘Has Never Felt The Force Of A Tito Ortiz’
May 22nd, 2008
Tito is going to have his hands full against Machida, to say the least.
Will We See ‘The Real Wrath Of Tito Ortiz’ This Weekend?
May 19th, 2008
If the man himself is to be believed, we will see “the real wrath of Tito Ortiz” this weekend. Ortiz is scheduled to fulfill the last fight of his UFC contract this Saturday night, May 24, at UFC 84: Ill Will against Lyoto Machida. However, the ‘Ill Will’ isn’t towards his opponent, its directed at his boss, UFC President Dana White. Of course, Tito won’t have the opportunity to beat on White in the cage, so he plans on beating down an undefeated Machida instead.
