Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, a man considered by most to the best fighter in the world, pound for pound, returns to the Octagon on August 7th to defend his crown against number one contender Chael Sonnen in the main event of UFC 117. If he wins, he will add to [...]
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Leben to Face Akiyama at UFC 116 Following Injury to Silva
June 25th, 2010 
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Following an injury to his ribs suffered in training, Wanderlei Silva has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 116 match with Yoshihiro Akiyama on July 3rd in Las Vegas. But Asian superstar Akiyama will remain in the co-main event slot on this highly-anticipated card, with his new opponent being middleweight [...]
Winning Ugly, Silva Outpoints Maia, Retains Middleweight Title
April 11th, 2010 Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s return to the Octagon after an eight month absence wasn’t as explosive as his previous battle with Forrest Griffin.
Not even close.
And though he retained his belt with a five round unanimous decision victory over Demian Maia in the UFC 112 main event Saturday night at Yas [...]
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Tags: Maia, Middleweight, Outpoints, Retains, Silva, title, Ugly, Winning 
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