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Opinion: Why Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Should Happen
By Michael Hatamoto
Chael Sonnen is no longer a title contender in the UFC middleweight or light heavyweight divisions, and appears only interested in a few select fights.
Who should he fight next?
I think it’d be… Read More
Chael Sonnen “Definitely” Not Retiring, Calls For Bout With Wanderlei Silva
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones last weekend, Chael Sonnen hinted that his career may be coming to a close, but the charismatic vet has ultimately decided to keep fighting.
While… Read More
Wanderlei Silva Pulls April Fools Joke On MMA World; Not Fighting Gegard Mousasi At UFC On FUEL TV 9
By FCF Staff
With the MMA world still waiting to hear a definitive answer as to whether Alexander Gustafsson will indeed fight Gegard Mousasi Saturday, Wanderlei Silva used the opportunity perfectly to pull of an April Fools prank.
The legendary… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Time For Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen
By Joshua Molina
It’s time for Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva.
Silva is at the end of his career, but he he keeps pulling out shocking victories. After KO’ing Brian Stann, Silva has positioned himself for one last run at… Read More
Tom Watson Warns Wanderlei Silva to Stay “at 205, or Come Back to 185 And Get Knocked Out”
By FCF Staff
With the MMA world still buzzing about Wanderlei Silva’s highlight reel knockout of Brian Stann at UFC on FUEL TV 8 Saturday night, British middleweight Tom Watson took to Twitter to call out the legendary fighter.
Watson,… Read More
UFC On FUEL TV 8 Highlights: Wanderlei Silva KOs Brian Stann
Video: Highlights: UFC on Fuel 8: Silva – Stann
Wanderlei Silva, Brian Stann, And Mark Hunt Pick Up UFC On FUEL TV 8 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Wanderlei Silva’s first trip back to Japan since 2006 proved to be a successful and lucrative one, as the former PRIDE champ earned “Knockout of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” honors for his stoppage win… Read More
UFC On FUEL TV 8: Wanderlei Silva KOs Brian Stann in Return to Japan
By FCF Staff
Wanderlei Silva made his return to Japan a victorious one tonight, as the former PRIDE champion recorded another knockout victory at UFC on FUEL TV 8, in the nation where he became a MMA superstar.
After a… Read More
Wanderlei Silva And Brian Stann On Weight For UFC on FUEL TV 8
Diego Sanchez Misses Weight on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC on FUEL TV card in Saitama, Japan, which will feature former PRIDE champ Wanderlei… Read More
Report: Despite Upcoming Light-Heavyweight Tilt With Wanderlei Silva, Brian Stann Says “I’m a Middleweight”
By FCF Staff
Although Brian Stann’s resume includes winning the WEC Light-Heavyweight Championship, and despite the fact he will compete at 205 pounds this weekend versus Wanderlei Silva, the veteran will be returning to middleweight.
In a pre-UFC on FUEL… Read More
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Among Multiple Bouts Confirmed For March 3rd UFC in Japan
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming March 3rd card in Saitama, Japan, will feature a fighter who needs no introduction to that nation’s fans, as the promotion has confirmed former PRIDE champ Wanderlei Silva will take on Brian… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva’s Father Dies in Car Accident
By FCF Staff
MMA legend Wanderlei Silva has reportedly lost his father, Holando Pinheiro da Silva, in a car accident that took place Sunday in the Brazilian state of Parana.
The tragedy is being reported by the Brazilian media… Read More
UFC 147 Aftermath: Time For Wanderlei Silva to Retire? He’ll Be Around, UFC Says
By Michael Hatamoto
PRIDE legend Wanderlei Silva lost a close decision to former middleweight champion Rich Franklin during their main event fight at UFC 147 last night, but is likely going to get another shot in the UFC octagon.
However,… Read More
Rich Franklin Notes “I’ve Bailed The UFC Out a Lot”, Hoping to Make Title Run After Defeating Wanderlei Silva
By FCF Staff
After recording his second unanimous decision win over Wanderlei Silva last night at UFC 147 in Belo Horizonte, Rich Franklin revealed in the post-fight press conference that he’s hoping to make another run at the middleweight title.… Read More
UFC 147: Rich Franklin Scores Another Unanimous Decision Win Over Wanderlei Silva
By FCF Staff
Although Wanderlei Silva appeared to be a strike or two away from victory in the second round of his main event tilt with Rich Franklin tonight in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the latter went on to score a… Read More
UFC 147 Weigh-In Results: Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Former Pride champion Wanderlei Silva and former UFC champ Rich Franklin both made weight today for their 190 pound catch-weight fight tomorrow in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Silva tipped the scales at just 188 pounds while Franklin,… Read More
Wanderlei Silva Unsure How Much Time He Has Left
By Michael Hatamoto
Wanderlei Silva meets former middleweight champion Rich Franklin in the main event of UFC 147 this Saturday in Brazil.
Silva said his future could hinge on his performance in the rematch with Franklin. Both fighters are… Read More
Rich Franklin “Happy to be Back” And Fighting Wanderlei Silva For Five Rounds
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that former middleweight champion Rich Franklin had agreed to step in for the injured Vitor Belfort at UFC 147, and will fight Wanderlei Silva in the Brazil bound main event. While Franklin was… Read More
With Vitor Belfort Out, Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva II Confirmed For UFC 147
By FCF Staff
Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva have been signed to a somewhat unexpected rematch, as a result of a broken hand that has forced Vitor Belfort out of his scheduled bout with Silva on June 23d. The UFC… Read More