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Belfort: Wanderlei Doesn’t Have the Chin to Trade Punches with Me

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:49:14 +0000

On the heels of last weekend’s stirring victory over Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro, middleweight contender Vitor Belfort was featured this week in popular Brazilian newspaper O Globo.

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Wanderlei Silva says Vitor Belfort rematch was lone fight he wanted before retirement

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:50:23 +0000

With the exception of injuries or an act of God, Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort will fight after Belfort meets Anthony Johnson on Saturday at UFC 142.

How much does Silva want to fight Belfort?

“A lot,” he told MMAjunkie.com during open workouts for the pay-per-view event, which takes place at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. “This is one fight I really, really want to do before I retire. I’m so happy for a fight with this guy in Brazil.”

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Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva named coaches of ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil’

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:49:19 +0000

Brazilian sluggers Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva will serve as opposing coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.”

UFC president Dana White today announced the selections during a pre-UFC 142 press conference in Rio de Janeiro.

The two will coach opposing teams on the first-ever international
edition of “TUF,” which in March debuts on Globo, and will oppose each
other following the conclusion of the series.

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MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 139 winner Wanderlei Silva and Mike Dolce (in studio)

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:49:19 +0000

MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes in studio MMA legend and UFC 139 winner Wanderlei Silva.

Additionally, noted nutrition expert Mike Dolce stops by the studio to update us on the latest happenings with his clients and take listener calls.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.

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UFC 139′s Wanderlei Silva knows room for future errors are slim

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:49:32 +0000

Fans of Wanderlei Silva – and by the reception he
got this past Saturday, there are legions of them – both breathed a
sign of relief and cheered when he rebounded from a shaky first round
against Cung Le to earn a TKO in the second.

It was Silva’s last chance to make good in the octagon. He knew it, the
fans knew it, and UFC president Dana White had, in so many words, told
him so.

But despite the triumphant victory, the stakes haven’t much changed for
“The Axe Murderer” moving forward. He knows that another slip could mean
the end of his UFC career.

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Wanderlei Silva: I Love to Fight

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:49:33 +0000

Wanderlei Silva was in rare form Saturday at UFC 139 against Cung Le. The MMA legend broke down the bout and discussed his future with TJ De Santis.

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Wanderlei: Victory Over Le ‘Came at the Right Moment’

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:49:19 +0000

The stakes were high for Wanderlei Silva on Saturday night, and “The Axe Murder” came through in vintage fashion, knocking out Cung Le in the UFC 139 co-main event.

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UFC 139 results: Wanderlei Silva survives early, finishes strong against Cung Le

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:49:14 +0000

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Wanderlei Silva had his hands full, but after figuring out the puzzle that is kickboxer Cung Le, he got a much-needed win.

Silva used a trademark and well-rounded attack late in the the second round to batter and bloody his middleweight opponent en route to a knockout victory – his first KO win in three-and-a-half years.

The fight co-headlined UFC 139′s pay-per-view main card from HP Pavilion in
San Jose, Calif., following prelims on Facebook and Spike TV.

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For Wanderlei Silva, UFC 139 a chance to please fans, prove he still belongs

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:52 +0000

SAN JOSE, Calif. – MMA legend Wanderlei Silva has
heard his critics loud and clear, but he’s simply not listening.

He’s got more important folks to consider.

“My motivation is back,” Silva told MMAjunkie.com.
“I need to make my fans happy again. I have a lot of fans around the
world. I know Saturday a lot of guys are going to have barbecue in their
homes, and I know my responsibility to the millions and millions and
millions of people that are going to watch that fight. I want to make my
fans happy.”

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Poll results: If he loses at UFC 139, should Wanderlei Silva call it quits?

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:49:31 +0000

Brazilian slugger Wanderlei Silva has long provided MMA fans with
highlight-reel finishes, but he’s struggled to just a 2-6 mark in his
past eight trips to the cage.

This weekend, “The Axe Murderer” faces former Strikeforce champ Cung Le
in the co-feature of UFC 139, and UFC president Dana White has suggested
Silva’s career may hang in the balance.

In our latest MMAjunkie.com/”Inside MMA” poll, we asked readers to
consider Silva’s future. If he falls short against Le, should Silva hang it up?

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