UFC boss says Wanderlei Silva not retired, ‘but he’s getting close’

LAS VEGAS – UFC president Dana White won’t discuss Wanderlei Silva’s future without prefacing his comments with a glowing compliment.

A PRIDE legend who once was White’s arch nemesis has become one of the UFC’s best ambassadors since joining the once…

LAS VEGAS – UFC president Dana White won’t discuss Wanderlei Silva’s future without prefacing his comments with a glowing compliment.

A PRIDE legend who once was White’s arch nemesis has become one of the UFC’s best ambassadors since joining the once-rival promotion.

But following Silva’s UFC 147 loss to Rich Franklin, White told MMAjunkie.com “The Axe Murderer’s” fighting career is just about over.