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Wanderlei Silva Teases Massive MMA Card Featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum & More

Wanderlei SilvaWanderlei Silva is teasing a massive MMA card but the legitimacy of it is up for debate. Silva took to Instagram, in a now-deleted post, teased several intriguing matchups at an event called Fight Club After Dark. The poster says the event will take place on November 21 at the Tyson Ranch, with the tagline, […]

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Wanderlei Silva is teasing a massive MMA card but the legitimacy of it is up for debate.

Silva took to Instagram, in a now-deleted post, teased several intriguing matchups at an event called Fight Club After Dark. The poster says the event will take place on November 21 at the Tyson Ranch, with the tagline, “Experience live MMA like never before under the stars on the Tyson Ranch.”

In the poster Silva is teasing Tito Ortiz vs. Rashad Evans in a trilogy fight and Fedor Emelianenko and Fabricio Werdum’s rematch. He also says he will be fighting Vitor Belfort on the card with two high-profile unnamed undercard fights on the event.

Although these matchups would no doubt excite the hardcore MMA fans but it is unlikely this event is real. Out of the fights, Vitor Belfort is currently under contract with ONE Championship, Wanderlei Silva is under contract with BKFC and Fedor Emelinaneko is with Bellator.

With the post being deleted it most likely confirms that this was a fake poster. But, perhaps it will drum up interest in his own rematch with Belfort that he has been calling for.

“Wanderlei, keep selling the fight,” Belfort told Combate. “You will get a deserved beating. It will be a pleasure to be able to fight you again. And I’m warning you: try to work the straight strokes, it doesn’t come very open, otherwise you already know what you’re going to receive. Train hard and thank you for being part of the sport.”

Do you think this event is real?

Vitor Belfort Reveals Wanderlei Silva Rematch Is Being Negotiated

Belfort Wanderlei SilvaWe may just end up seeing Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva collide again. Belfort and Silva first faced each other back at UFC Brazil back in October 1998 with the former earning the first-round TKO victory. Back in December, Belfort revealed he was willing to give Silva a rematch and in a recent interview with […]

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We may just end up seeing Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva collide again.

Belfort and Silva first faced each other back at UFC Brazil back in October 1998 with the former earning the first-round TKO victory.

Back in December, Belfort revealed he was willing to give Silva a rematch and in a recent interview with Combate (via BJ Penn), “The Phenom” called for his old foe to keep selling the fight.

“Wanderlei, keep selling the fight. You will get a deserved beating,” Belfort said. “It will be a pleasure to be able to fight you again.

“And I’m warning you: try to work the straight strokes, it doesn’t come very open, otherwise you already know what you’re going to receive. Train hard and thank you for being part of the sport.”

Belfort vs. Silva Currently Being Negotiated

Belfort went a step further by revealing that a rematch is currently being negotiated.

However, he didn’t reveal anything more as he remained wary about calling it a done deal just yet.

“It’s being negotiated,” he added. “I learned that we can’t talk much when things are happening. This fight, for sure, has to be carried out. I have every interest. When two are hungry and have a plate of food. But it has to be a very good meal for both.”

It should be noted that Belfort is currently contracted to ONE Championship while Silva recently signed with Bare Knuckle FC. If their contracts allow them to compete fight fighters in other organizations, then it looks like we might just end up seeing Belfort vs. Silva II.

What do you make of this news?

Silva Recalls Jackson KO, Describes It As His “Art”

Rampage Jackson Won’t Be SurprisedWanderlei Silva recently shared his thoughts on his legendary knockout victory over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at Pride 28. In a new podcast documentary on Silva by MMA TRUFAN, he recalled how he felt when he first saw Jackson unconscious on the ropes. “When I have this movement, it’s like a martial art, art. Like you […]

Rampage Jackson Won’t Be Surprised

Wanderlei Silva recently shared his thoughts on his legendary knockout victory over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at Pride 28. In a new podcast documentary on Silva by MMA TRUFAN, he recalled how he felt when he first saw Jackson unconscious on the ropes.

“When I have this movement, it’s like a martial art, art. Like you paint something or make a sculpture,” Silva said. “Somebody can watch this, like a 1000 years (from now) in Pride from right now and say, ‘Hey this is good, this is a martial art.’”

Silva shared the significance of this fight in regards to his legacy.

“When I hit him in the face, I feel something on the knee. When I look at him on the ropes and all the blood go out and the people scream very loud. That moment for me be one of the best (moments) of my career. Because this (is) a blast kick and I think it’s one of my greatest knockouts ever.”

Former Pride Vice President Jerry Millen was in attendance for the fight and shared his thoughts.

“I was sitting ringside for the Quinton Jackson fight when Wanderlei hit him with those knees and sent Quinton through the ropes and blood just blew out of Quinton’s face.”

Silva and Jackson’s Rivalry

The rivalry between Silva and Jackson began at Pride 25 in 2003. After Jackson’s knockout win over Kevin Randleman, he challenged Silva who was sitting ringside. Silva climbed into the ring to accept the challenge and shoved Rampage, which led to a melee in the ring.

Later that year, Silva and Jackson faced each other in the finals of the Pride Middleweight Grand Prix 2003. Silva went on to stop Jackson via technical knockout. Their rematch would be a year later at Pride 28.

Sports Illustrated called Wanderlei’s second knockout over Rampage the 2004 Knockout of the Decade. Wanderlei finished his career with twenty-seven knockouts including brutal finishes over Kazushi Sakuraba, Keith Jardine and Brian Stann. However, he considers his second knockout over Rampage one of the greatest of his career.

Hear the entire MMA TRUFAN documentary on Wanderlei Silva below.

Mike Tyson Reportedly Declines $18 Million Offer To Fight Wanderlei Silva

Boxing legend Mike Tyson reportedly turned down a massive offer to fight Wanderlei Silva. Tyson has the world of combat sports buzzing with his planned return. “Iron” Mike Tyson plans to return to boxing in exhibition matches for charity. T…

Boxing legend Mike Tyson reportedly turned down a massive offer to fight Wanderlei Silva. Tyson has the world of combat sports buzzing with his planned return. “Iron” Mike Tyson plans to return to boxing in exhibition matches for charity. Tyson dazzled many with videos of him hitting the pads as he looks to have incredible […]

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Wanderlei Silva Suffers Broken Foot After Being Hit By Car

Wanderlei Silva is happy to be alive following an accident in Curitiba, Brazil. On Wednesday afternoon (June 3), Silva was riding his bike when he was struck by a car. “The Axe Murderer” avoided disaster but he certainly didn’t walk a…

Wanderlei Silva is happy to be alive following an accident in Curitiba, Brazil. On Wednesday afternoon (June 3), Silva was riding his bike when he was struck by a car. “The Axe Murderer” avoided disaster but he certainly didn’t walk away unscathed. Silva suffered a broken foot as well as cuts to his face. Wanderlei […]

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