Posted by thesportsjunky on February 10, 2019 · Leave a Comment
With the main event cancelled a legend and a young star took centre stage in what amounted to a violent chess match that would help determine the middleweight title picture.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on November 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Anderson Silva’s legacy is suffering after being pulled for a second USADA drug test failed and in his place comes another legend looking to cement his legacy.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on July 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The hype around UFC 200 seemed to centre around rivalries that could come after the pay-per-view and after a disappointing night only one rivalry will be seen.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on February 28, 2016 · Leave a Comment
In a strange fight that seemed to be over just to continue Anderson Silva made his comeback to the UFC but fell just short of his goal.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on February 25, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The year is shaping up to be a year of comebacks and it all starts in London where Anderson Silva makes another return to the octagon.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on February 1, 2015 · Leave a Comment
UFC 183 was the chance for everyone to see the return of Anderson Silva and, to a lesser extent, the return of Nick Diaz. Both men had been out of the octagon for over a year, albeit for much different reasons. Silva was coming off of a broken leg that forced him out for just over a year while Diaz had decided not to return to the UFC unless he was able to get a big name fight. Both were making their return to the octagon to plenty of fanfare and in essence the matchup was between two very different people.
Posted by thesportsjunky on January 29, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The UFC has started their year off with some massive fights but UFC 183 will be one of the most anticipated fights of the year. Most of the excitement has been built due to the return of the most dominant champion in UFC history. Anderson Silva was the most dominant fighter to ever step into the octagon winning the middleweight title in his second fight in the UFC.
Posted by thesportsjunky on December 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment
2013 was not a sports powerhouse year as there were no major events throughout the year but that wouldn’t stop the stories from coming. There was plenty to talk about this year despite the lack of major world events. It was a year of great surprises but one aspect of the year took over the rest. 2013 was not the most positive year for sports as heroes fell almost monthly in a year that was not great for those who support the merits of sports and sports figures.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on December 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The year in the UFC was set to end with a great card at UFC 168 as two titles were on the line in what promised to be a card to end the year right. More than that though these two title fights would be two of the most anticipated rematches of the year. Ronda Rousey would take on Meisha Tate in a rematch from Strikeforce with both fighters never really getting along. The most anticipated rematch though, was the rematch for the Middleweight title.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on December 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The UFC will be ending their year with a massive card and with it the reminders of an era gone by in 2013. The year began with what many would consider the most dominant group of champions ever assembled. A number of weight divisions would see their champions solidify their spot in 2012 and there did not seem to be much change coming.
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