MMA News Roundup: GSP Update, Silva Comments Dissected

We get it.  You’re busy.  And there’s a ton of awesome stuff to keep up with in this great big world of MMA. And since you don’t have the time to scour the net for good content like we do, we’re hand delivering you the news, rumors and best of the rest – right here in the Roundup.

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Jon Jones and Anderson Silva have been nominated for the “Best Fighter” category at this year’s ESPY awards.

Ronda Rousey will be featured in ESPN The Magazine’s The Body Issue, which is set to hit shelves next month. She joins the likes of Tyson Chandler and Jose Bautista.

Hot MMA News, Commentary, and Best of the Rest

We were all surprised when the usually quiet Anderson Silva spoke up and made several barbaric threats to Chael Sonnen.  Silva’s harsh words remind us what this sport is really about. (Bleacher Report)

It turns out that not everyone thought that Clay Guida should have lost the fight. In fact, some believe he won by a long shot.  Read the argument here. (Cage Potato)

As if being a professional fighter didn’t make Forrest Griffin busy enough, he has all the responsibilites of being a writer and a father, too.  Forrest discusses parenthood, his upcoming fight with Tito Ortiz, and his newest writing projects (411Mania.com)

Following the retirement of MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, rumors of the legend possibly planning on negotiating a contract with the UFC kept fans hopeful.  However, Dana White has put those rumors to rest (Fighters.com)

Do you like Comic Books?  Do you like MMA?  If you answered yes to both, you’re in luck.  Check out the comic books that feature Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen (ProMMANow.com)

“This is gonna be his toughest test, he’s not gonna be my toughest test.”  Urijah Faber discusses his upcoming bantamweight fight with Renan Barao.  Hear what he has to say (Lowkick.com)

UFC 117: Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen is now available to watch.  See the full fight here (MMASucka.com)

“It’s a tough fight for him, it’s his fight to lose.”  Tim Kennedy discusses his upcoming championship match with Luke Rockhold (MMAConvert.com)

Will George St-Pierre be ready for action in time for UFC 154?  Read what he’s been reporting about his recovery (5th Round)

“I only want that my next bout accredits me to dispute the belt.”  Vitor Belfort no longer wishes to fight  Wanderlei Silva. He discusses his other options (MMANews.com)