At only 28-years-old undefeated New York native Chris Weidman (9-0) will get his shot at immortality on July 6 when he steps into the Octagon with MMA's reigning pound-for-pound king Anderson "The Spider" Silva (33-4) in the UFC 162 main event in Las Vegas. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionMMA Tonight: Chris Weidman interview, Jon Jones’ future, Anderson Silva, more
The MMA Tonight crew returned to the 102.5 FM (Nashville) radio airwaves Wednesday night with guest, top UFC middleweight contender Chris Weidman, who will be battling longtime reigning champion Anderson Silva at UFC 162 in July. Read More »
Report: Anderson Silva fined $50K for media event no-show
Anderson Silva was fined $50,000 for a media event no-show in Los Angeles. The event was set to help promote Silva's upcoming title defense on July 6 at UFC 162 against up and comer Chris Weidman. Read More »
Full ‘UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman’ card announced; tickets on sale May 10
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is taking over Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (33-4) returns to the Octagon in the UFC 162 main event on Saturday, July 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to face undefeated No. 1 contender Chris Weidman (9-0). Read More »
Edson Barboza vs. John Makdessi added to UFC 162
UFC officials have announced a lightweight bout for the upcoming UFC 162 event. Edson Barboza will take on John Makdessi in a fight that has the potential to be fireworks on the feet as both fighters like to strike. Read More »
UFC Fan Expo returns to Vegas in July with UFC 162
The eighth UFC Fan Expo event will take place on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Also, slated for July 6 is UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Read More »
Zahabi: Win-or-lose Georges St-Pierre to retire after ‘super fight’ with Anderson Silva
Firas Zahabi, TriStar Gym head coach and trainer of long-reigning UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, believes when the Canadian MMA superstar steps into the Octagon with UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, it will be his final fight. Read More »
Edgar vs. Oliveira, Swanson vs. Siver added to UFC 162
UFC officials have announced two new bouts for the upcoming UFC 162 event that's set for July 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Neveda. Read More »
Ricardo Lamas vs. Korean Zombie added to UFC 162
UFC officials have confirmed that a featherweight bout between top ten featherweights Ricardo Lamas and "The Korean Zombie" will take place at UFC 162 on July 6th. Read More »
Leben vs. Craig, Melancon vs. Baczynski added to UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman
UFC officials have announced two more fights for the UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman that's set to take place on July 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Read More »
Georges St-Pierre predicts quick win for Chris Weidman over Anderson Silva
All good things must come to an end -- or so the saying goes. For his sake, Anderson Silva better hope Georges St-Pierre is better at fighting than he is at predicting fights, because the UFC welterweight champ doesn't see a bright ending for "The Spider's" upcoming bout with No. 1 185-pound contender, Chris Weidman. Read More »
Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman to headline UFC 162 in Vegas
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will face Chris Weidman in the main event of UFC 162 that's set to take place on July 6 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Read More »
Dana White: Ronda Rousey will make a lot more money fighting in the UFC than starring in Hunger Games 2
UFC President Dana White sat down with Kenny Florian and Chael Sonnen on Fuel TV Tuesday night and discussed a myriad of topics, including Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman, Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis, Benson Henderson's desire to fight Georges St-Pierre, the ONE super fight he most wants to make and WHERE he wants to make it, Ronda Rousey's UFC success and why he doesn't want her to take the role in the Hunger Games 2. Read More »
UFC 157 Dana White post-fight media scrum *Video*
UFC President Dana White met with reporters after the UFC 157 post-fight press conference and touched on a variety of subjects. He talked bout Ronda Rousey's win over Liz Carmouche and what it means for the sport. Plus a ton of other stuff. Read More »
Dana White UFC 157 pre-fight scrum: Gay Fighters, Cutting Fitch + Having 100 Fighters Too Many
Dana White talked with the media today leading up to UFC 157 and addressed several hot topics that are on the forefront of the sport right now. Dana discusses Liz Carmouche and the fact that she is openly gay. He assures any male fighters that if they come out they will no be treated any different or promoted any different. He talks at length about the recent cuts and speaks on the backlash from fans for releasing Jon Fitch. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com’s Official World MMA Middleweight Rankings
ProMMAnow.com's Official World MMA Middleweight Rankings. Anderson Silva is still the king, but Belfort moved up with his KO win over Bisping. Also, there are other changes in the division. Be sure to check them out and drop your opinions in the comments section! Read More »
Dana White: Anderson Silva fighting Chris Weidman next is real possibility
UFC President Dana White did an extensive interview with the "UFC Tonight" show that airs on FUEL TV. He was asked about the next opponent for UFC middleweight Anderson Silva and if Chris Weidman was a real option. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com World MMA Rankings Updated
You can find the ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) World MMA updated rankings as of 12/31/12 right here. Read More »
Dana White: Michael Bisping will likely face Anderson Silva with win over Belfort
UFC President Dana White suggested that Michael Bisping would likely get a shot at the UFC middleweight title held by Anderson Silva if he gets past Vitor Belfort. Read More »
Weidman injured, Constantinos Philippou vs. Tim Boetsch at UFC 155
Chris Weidman is injured and Constantinos Philippou will be stepping in to face Tim Boetsch at UFC 155. Read More »
Alan Belcher: ‘I’m coming for Yushin Okami, Michael Bisping, Chris Weidman’
ProMMAnow.com recently caught up with UFC middleweight Alan Belcher to talk about his upcoming bout with Yushin Okami scheduled for UFC 155 on December 29 in Las Vegas. Read More »
Chris Weidman vs. Tim Boetsch added to UFC 155 in December
UFC officials officially announced that middleweights Chris Weidman and Tim Boetsch have verbally agreed to fight one another at UFC 155 on December 29th in Las Vegas. Read More »