Shogun Rua No Fan of Chael Sonnen or His Personal Attacks on Wanderlei Silva

If Mauricio “Shogun” Rua walked away from fighting tomorrow, he would be regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time and one of the few fighters who translated his success from Pride Fighting Championships in Japan to the UFC Octagon. During its heyday, Pride was routinely seen as the superior MMA promotion, even […]

If Mauricio “Shogun” Rua walked away from fighting tomorrow, he would be regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time and one of the few fighters who translated his success from Pride Fighting Championships in Japan to the UFC Octagon. During its heyday, Pride was routinely seen as the superior MMA promotion, even […]

Three Fights Most Likely to Get Wanderlei Silva Back in the Title Hunt

UFC veteran Wanderlei Silva (35-12) is in the twilight of a remarkable 17-year mixed martial arts career. “The Axe Murderer” has fought the best in the world, including incredible battles with the likes of Brian Stann, Rich Franklin, Cung Le, Quinton Jackson, Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, Mirko Filipovic, Mark Hunt, Tito Ortiz and Vitor Belfort. […]

UFC veteran Wanderlei Silva (35-12) is in the twilight of a remarkable 17-year mixed martial arts career. “The Axe Murderer” has fought the best in the world, including incredible battles with the likes of Brian Stann, Rich Franklin, Cung Le, Quinton Jackson, Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, Mirko Filipovic, Mark Hunt, Tito Ortiz and Vitor Belfort. […]

Tim Kennedy: I Want to Fight an ‘Iconic Hero of Mine’ in Wanderlei Silva

While a big opportunity to fight perennial middleweight contender Vitor Belfort never materialized, Strikeforce import Tim Kennedy has already moved on and has some ideas for his next opponent.  “After fighting a Strikeforce guy, I wanted to fight a long-standing UFC guy,” Kennedy told Bleacher Report. Kennedy won his Octagon debut against Roger Gracie at […]

While a big opportunity to fight perennial middleweight contender Vitor Belfort never materialized, Strikeforce import Tim Kennedy has already moved on and has some ideas for his next opponent.  “After fighting a Strikeforce guy, I wanted to fight a long-standing UFC guy,” Kennedy told Bleacher Report. Kennedy won his Octagon debut against Roger Gracie at […]

Wanderlei Silva on Chael Sonnen: ‘He’s Fun Like a Clown’

Even though UFC fan favorite Wanderlei Silva seemingly wrote off a grudge match with Chael Sonnen days ago, he was singing a different tune in an interview with BJPenn.com yesterday.  When asked if he would fight Sonnen if countryman Mauricio Rua doesn’t retire him at UFC Fight Night 26 next month, the Brazilian brawler said he would […]

Even though UFC fan favorite Wanderlei Silva seemingly wrote off a grudge match with Chael Sonnen days ago, he was singing a different tune in an interview with BJPenn.com yesterday.  When asked if he would fight Sonnen if countryman Mauricio Rua doesn’t retire him at UFC Fight Night 26 next month, the Brazilian brawler said he would […]

Wanderlei Silva Looking to Get Back in Title Hunt: Not Interested in Sonnen Bout

He’s been fighting professionally for 17 years, but it seems that Wanderlei Silva’s lust for the title remains unabated. On Tuesday night’s UFC Tonight, he told reporter Ariel Helwani that he was looking for a fight that will get him a shot at the 185-pound belt. Silva, who made a name for himself in PRIDE […]

He’s been fighting professionally for 17 years, but it seems that Wanderlei Silva’s lust for the title remains unabated. On Tuesday night’s UFC Tonight, he told reporter Ariel Helwani that he was looking for a fight that will get him a shot at the 185-pound belt. Silva, who made a name for himself in PRIDE […]

Wanderlei Silva Goes Vampire on Chael Sonnen: ‘I Want to Suck His Blood’

The ongoing war of words between former Pride champion Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen continued on Tuesday night, although no fight has been scheduled between the two light heavyweights. For the past few weeks, following his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Sonnen has taken more than a few shots at Silva via social […]

The ongoing war of words between former Pride champion Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen continued on Tuesday night, although no fight has been scheduled between the two light heavyweights. For the past few weeks, following his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Sonnen has taken more than a few shots at Silva via social […]