Tag: Wanderlei

Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva Reignite Their Smoldering Feud

Shortly after losing to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen stood in the Octagon and told UFC commentator Joe Rogan, “I’m going to think it through. I’m not going to be one of the guys to hang around if there’s not a road to the title, then this sport isn’t for me.  I believe […]

Shortly after losing to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen stood in the Octagon and told UFC commentator Joe Rogan, “I’m going to think it through. I’m not going to be one of the guys to hang around if there’s not a road to the title, then this sport isn’t for me.  I believe […]

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Report: Wanderlei Silva Says UFC Is Asking Him to Fight Gegard Mousasi

Update: MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani is relaying the following message from UFC president Dana White, who says that Alexander Gustafsson vs. Gegard Mousasi is still slated as the main event. “Gus is still fighting! It’s April fools. Stay of twitter and the net today!” That directly conflicts with Wanderlei Silva‘s last Twitter message, which still suggests that he is set […]

Update: MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani is relaying the following message from UFC president Dana White, who says that Alexander Gustafsson vs. Gegard Mousasi is still slated as the main event. “Gus is still fighting! It’s April fools. Stay of twitter and the net today!” That directly conflicts with Wanderlei Silva‘s last Twitter message, which still suggests that he is set […]

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Brad Tavares: ‘I Want to Fight Wanderlei Silva’

For a young fighter competing on the biggest stage in mixed martial arts, momentum can be a difficult thing to build. Progression under fire presents unique challenges, and the learning curve typically involves several setbacks as a fighter attempts to…

For a young fighter competing on the biggest stage in mixed martial arts, momentum can be a difficult thing to build. Progression under fire presents unique challenges, and the learning curve typically involves several setbacks as a fighter attempts to settle into their career. On the other hand, there are some young talents who find […]

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UFC on FUEL 8 Results: Tom Watson Calls out Wanderlei Silva for Next Fight

Following his spectacular knockout of Brian Stann at UFC on FUEL 8, it was inevitable an up-and-coming fighter was going to call out Wanderlei Silva for a fight.  However, some fans and analysts were caught a little off guard by the man who wants the next crack at “The Axe Murderer.”  Former BAMMA middleweight champion […]

Following his spectacular knockout of Brian Stann at UFC on FUEL 8, it was inevitable an up-and-coming fighter was going to call out Wanderlei Silva for a fight.  However, some fans and analysts were caught a little off guard by the man who wants the next crack at “The Axe Murderer.”  Former BAMMA middleweight champion […]

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Dear Wanderlei Silva: My Public Apology to the UFC Legend

Sorry, Wanderlei. I really am. It was never you, it was me. I let doubt creep into my heart, to blind me. An insidious thing, doubt. You never allowed it to take root. Even after brutal knockout losses to Quinton Jackson and Chris Leben (Chris Leben!) you never faltered. I did—we all did. Your so-called […]

Sorry, Wanderlei. I really am. It was never you, it was me. I let doubt creep into my heart, to blind me. An insidious thing, doubt. You never allowed it to take root. Even after brutal knockout losses to Quinton Jackson and Chris Leben (Chris Leben!) you never faltered. I did—we all did. Your so-called […]

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UFC on Fuel 8: Round-by-Round Recap for Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann

A showdown between hard-hitting middleweights Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann will act as the main event for UFC on Fuel TV 8. Both fighters enter the bout coming off a loss but could take a major step forward with a victory in Japan. For Stann, a win …

A showdown between hard-hitting middleweights Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann will act as the main event for UFC on Fuel TV 8. Both fighters enter the bout coming off a loss but could take a major step forward with a victory in Japan. For Stann, a win puts him into the back-half of the title […]

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