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UFC 132 Preview: Trainer Rafael Cordeiro Says to "Never Doubt" Wanderlei Silva

As he prepares Wanderlei Silva for one of the biggest fights of his career at UFC 132, head coach Rafael Cordeiro knows how motivated the Brazilian is to return to the Octagon. While training Silva at Kings MMA, Cordeiro told TATAME.com he is impr…

As he prepares Wanderlei Silva for one of the biggest fights of his career at UFC 132, head coach Rafael Cordeiro knows how motivated the Brazilian is to return to the Octagon.

While training Silva at Kings MMA, Cordeiro told TATAME.com he is impressed with Silva’s final preparations ahead of his bout.

“Wanderlei is ready and really strong since he hasn’t fought for a long time since he was injured. It’ll be a great bout because he’s coming back to his best shape and with no injuries on this final phase of the trainings,” Cordeiro said.

Silva has not competed in the UFC since last year, when he defeated Michael Bisping at UFC 110. Following the bout, Silva suffered an injury that forced him to undergo surgery and remain inactive for the remainder of the year.

Despite the long layoff, Cordeiro is confident in Silva’s training and preparations for Chris Leben, and he believes he will knockout his opponent.

“We can never doubt when it comes to Wanderlei,” he said regarding Silva’s knockout ability.

“We know he can punch really hard, he’s fast and using his speed against Leben will give him a great advantage.”

UFC 132 will be live this Saturday night, from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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George Sotiropoulos Says 155 Contenders Are a Mess Right Now & Thinks dos Anjos is More Dangerous than Dunham (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

Our host, Steve Cofield met up with George Sotiropoulos as he prepares to move past his first professional loss at UFC 127 against Dennis Siver. Sotiropoulos will now face Raphael dos Anjos at UFC 132..

Our host, Steve Cofield met up with George Sotiropoulos as he prepares to move past his first professional loss at UFC 127 against Dennis Siver. Sotiropoulos will now face Raphael dos Anjos at UFC 132. Cofield asks Sotiropoulos about the top Lightweights having off nights and losing their fights when it seems a shot at the title is on the line. Sotiropoulos says, “It’s a big mess right now. The guys who are up there…I think we’re all still up there, it’s just changed the timing of everything.”

Sotiropoulos was supposed to fight Evan Dunham who pulled out due to injury, but he thinks dos Anjos may be more dangerous than Dunham. Cofield also has a little fun poking at Wanderlei Silva‘s plastic surgery and asks what Sotiropoulos would get done.

Watch GEORGE SOTIROPOULOS ADMITS 155 CONTENDERS ARE A MESS RIGHT NOW on RawVegas.tv

UFC 132 Fight Card: Wanderlei Silva vs Chris Leben, a Head to Toe Breakdown

UFC 132 is an absolutely stacked card, but perhaps the most anticipated match up of the night is Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva vs Chris “The Crippler” Leben.Both fighters are known as brawlers and have reputations for never taking a step back.No m…

UFC 132 is an absolutely stacked card, but perhaps the most anticipated match up of the night is Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva vs Chris “The Crippler” Leben.

Both fighters are known as brawlers and have reputations for never taking a step back.

No matter who loses this fight, the fans win.

That said, these competitors are both in need of a win.

Leben was made into a stepping stone in his last fight with Brian Stann. Coming off of that brutal knock out loss, Chris needs a big win, otherwise he risks losing relevance in the middleweight division.

Wanderlei has been out of action for over a year. His career is nearing its end and if he wants to make one last run at a title, he can’t afford to be losing any fights.

Let’s see how these two stack up.

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Dana White Discusses UFC 132, Nate Marquardt and Spike TV Situation

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LAS VEGAS — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC president Dana White about Saturday night’s UFC 132 event, building Urijah Faber vs. Dominick Cruz, whether Wanderlei Silva and Tito Ortiz are facing do-or-die situations on Saturday night, his take on the Nate Marquardt and Spike TV’s recent programming decisions when it comes to UFC.