Anderson Silva To Retire From MMA After UFC Contract Is Complete, Will Box Roy Jones Jr.

by Kelvin Hunt on Jul 28, 2009 11:42 PM EDT

According to Fighter's Only: "It is undoubted that I will face Roy Jones. We have talked too much, have signed some contracts and we want to make it the sooner the better. It’s not for money or spotlight, it’s for my desire. Before that UFC is my focus. Dana treats me very well, as do...

The UFC's Measured Approach to Freak Show Fights Is the Right One

by Michael Rome on May 7, 2009 3:34 AM EDT on Bloody Elbow

A number of people are stunned Dana White turned down an offer to have Roy Jones Jr. fight Anderson Silva in an MMA match. It would make them a lot of money, and Anderson could tear him up in seconds with kicks and knees. Put aside all the issues of a gentleman's agreement, sanctioning, and the...

What Athletic Commission Would Approve Roy Jones Jr. To Have A MMA Fight?

by Kelvin Hunt on May 7, 2009 8:40 AM EDT

Of course you read that Roy Jones Jr. agreed to fight UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in a MMA rules bout. The fight isn't going to happen. However, BloodyElbow's Luke Thomas made a comment that I agree with wholeheartedly. If Silva and Jones were to fight, I have no doubt that...

Anderson Silva vs. Roy Jones Junior Won't Happen Anytime Soon If Ever

by Michael Rome on Apr 21, 2009 10:58 AM EDT on Bloody Elbow

Despite Roy Jones' suggestions to the contrary, the fight between Jones and Anderson Silva will almost surely never happen, at least not on a major stage. First of all, Silva has 3 or 4 more fights on his current deal. The deal is not done in September. Silva signed a six fight extension in...

Quoteworthy: Anderson Silva Intends To Box Roy Jones Jr.

by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 25, 2009 3:42 PM EDT

Anderson Silva speaks on his plans after his UFC contract is up: After my contract with the UFC ends and end my career in MMA, I intend to have a boxing match with Roy Jones. That’s something that’s already been arranged, it’s all practically a done deal. Now I just have to wait...

Those Critical Of MMA Salaries Please Take Note

by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 24, 2009 11:05 AM EDT

The full payout for the MMA/Boxing hybrid event headlined by Roy Jones Jr. and Omar Sheik were released yesterday. The numbers are below: -Jeff Monson: $25,000 (win bonus was $10,000) Roy Nelson: $30,000-Bobby Lashley: $40,000 (win bonus was $10,000)def. Jason Guida: $15,000-Din Thomas: $10,000...

Roy Jones Jr. Plays Peacemaker Between Bobby Lashley and Jason Guida

by Luke Thomas on Mar 19, 2009 1:13 PM EDT on Bloody Elbow

MMA Nation Rewind: Roy Jones Jr., Mumbling, Bobby Lashley and More WAMMA

by Luke Thomas on Mar 16, 2009 12:20 PM EDT on Bloody Elbow

For those that missed the show this past Saturday: Brent Brookhouse talks more WAMMA here. Bobby Lashley calls in and defends the idea that Ken Shamrock was a reasonable opponent. I ramble endlessly about the next level of critics and criticism MMA has to overcome. I fail to understand what...