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Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013

Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva to Coach TUF Brazil III

Silva (photo via UFC.com)

By FCF Staff

After months of call outs and threats, Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen are finally set to fight, even though the latter will face Rashad Evans at UFC 167 on November 16th.

The UFC has announced that Silva and Sonnen will coach opposite one another on the third edition of “The Ultimate Fighter Brazil”, and will fight after the season concludes.

Tryouts for the show will begin on November 11th, and the filming of the season is expected to take place in early 2014. Middleweights, light-heavyweights and heavyweights can try out for TUF Brazil III.

No specific dates or details regarding the season’s premiere or when Sonnen-Silva will take place were announced.

 

 

posted by FCF Staff @ 12:58 am
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