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Vitor Belfort Reveals Wanderlei Silva Rematch Is Being Negotiated

Belfort Wanderlei Silva 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 […]

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”

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 […]

“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…

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Former UFC Fighter Wanderlei Silva Injured After Being Hit by Car on His Bike

Former UFC star Wanderlei Silva suffered multiple injuries after getting hit by a car while riding his bike in Curitiba, Brazil, on Wednesday night…

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…

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Wanderlei Silva Suffers Broken Foot After Being Hit By A Car In Brazil

On Wednesday MMA Veteran Wanderlei Silva was hit by a car while riding his bike through the streets of Curitiba, Brazil. Speaking to Tribuna, Silva detailed his injuries. Sharing that he had sustained cuts to his face and a broken foot. After coming out of the hospital the former UFC fighter shared that his life […]

On Wednesday MMA Veteran Wanderlei Silva was hit by a car while riding his bike through the streets of Curitiba, Brazil.

Speaking to Tribuna, Silva detailed his injuries. Sharing that he had sustained cuts to his face and a broken foot.

After coming out of the hospital the former UFC fighter shared that his life had been saved by his choice to wear a helmet.

“If I hadn’t been wearing a helmet, I might have died”.

“People have to be more careful in traffic. It’s hard to ride a bike in Curitiba”.

Silva continued, sharing his experience with the driver who had been part of the collision with him.

“He was super nice, stopped and put me in his car. Other people have already appeared to help me”.

Continuing, Wanderlei shared his thought on why bike accidents happen in Curitiba.

“We have many more cyclists in the city and we don’t have a suitable place to ride. Unfortunately, drivers don’t respect it. I was very sad about this accident. I ask people to be more aware of traffic and not to use their cell phones, as this can cost someone’s life”.

Recently the MMA Veteran had been involved in talks of a potential bare knuckle boxing bout with Boxing legend Mike Tyson.

Recently it was revealed the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship were willing to offer the boxing great in excess of $20 million dollars to face Silva in the bare knuckle boxing ring.

MMA striking coach and close friend of Silva’s Rafael Cordeiro has been seen working with Tyson ahead of his potential return to the ring. He recently shared his thoughts that any potential bout between the two would hinge on weather Tyson was interested in competing in the bare knuckle format.

As of now, there is nothing signed between the two.

Would you like to see the two face off?