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QUICK TWITT | Chris Weidman Draws Motivation From Anderson Silva Poster
UFC middleweight champion, Chris Weidman, draws inspiration for his pending date with Anderson Silva by hanging a poster of his opponent as a reminder to stay focused. Check it out: One of the posters hanging around the house during this camp. #refusetolose http://t.co/iTqRi9ItPM — Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) December 3, 2013
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VIDEO | Before They Fought, Wand & Franklin Met In An Elevator
In June of last year former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin squared off with Wanderlei Silva in the UFC 147 main event. Prior to their bout, they bumped in to each other in a Brazilian elevator and while the confrontation was friendly, it was evident by their body language that neither guy knew what to […]
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Sonnen’s Mom Begs For Sons Protection While Filming TUF Brazil In Hostile Territory
“I’m worried about his safety during filming there. I know you all are legal, decent people. My sister and her family received an exchange student from Brazil who has lived in her house when Chael was younger and they have shared many hours with each other. That said, it only takes one to ruin it […]
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Rich Franklin says his next fight will be his last
It’s been a little over a year since former UFC middleweight champion Rich “Ace” Franklin (29-7 MMA, 14-6 UFC) last saw action inside the octagon. Franklin’s last fight served as the headlining bout of the UFC’s debut in China and saw him pitted against former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le. Unfortunately for “Ace,” Le was […]
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QUICK TWITT | Dana White: Many Brazilian TUF Hopefuls Want Sonnen As Coach
One would think that at this point Chael Sonnen is the sworn enemy of all Brazilian citizens. From bashing their fighters to insulting their education and technology, Sonnen has been digging his own Brazilian grave for years. Now slated to coach TUF Brazil opposite Wanderlei Silva, he apparently has more support than anyone could have […]
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Real Gangster Sonnen Isn’t Worried About Lynching In Brazil
As Chael Sonnen prepares to embark on his journey across the southern border to coach the latest installment of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil, some have worried about his safety among the local population. Sonnen has long been an outspoken antagonist towards Brazil and its fighters and now he will have to navigate the streets of […]
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Michael Bisping wants MMA judges to be held accountable
How many times do you think Dana White has said the words, “Don’t leave it in the hands of the judges.” The answer is, a lot. During the Ultimate Fighter, during press conferences, in interviews, so on and so on. The phrase has now become essentially an MMA mantra. The sport has seen its […]
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Wanderlei Silva: I’ll make Chael Sonnen pay in the Octagon
By Evan Stoumbelis The feud between Chael Sonnen and former Pride FC champion Wanderlei Silva continues. Sonnen and Silva have exchanged words over Twitter and through various media sources over the last several months, with their most recent confrontation taking place when Silva confronted Sonnen at a Mr. Olympia event in September. (see video here) […]
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Chael Sonnen Wants Anderson Silva As Assistant Coach For Upcoming TUF Brazil Season
Chael P. Sonnen, Mr. ‘Oregon Gangster’ himself, is apparently ready to let bygones be bygones. The three-time, two-division UFC title challenger, who is now preparing for a coaching stint in Brazil opposite Wanderlei Silva, is hoping to recruit his former foe and arch nemesis, Anderson Silva to assist with his TUF Brazil coaching duties. Wil […]
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Wanderlie Silva Wants USA vs. Brazil In TUF Coaching Gig Against Sonnen
With the recent news that Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva will serve as coaching opposites on TUF Brazil, Silva has now come out after a few days of reflection with a new idea. He wants a Brazil vs. USA season. This wouldn’t be the first time there was a TUF season pitting country versus country […]
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Wanderlei Silva to Coach Opposite Chael Sonnen on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3
A long brewing rivalry between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva has been in the public eye for quite some time now. There have been messages on video blogs, rants on UFC Tonight, and even a scuffle at Mr. Olympia which received widespread criticism for Silva for bringing a camera crew along to the ‘spontaneous’ confrontation. […]
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QUICK TWITT | Sonnen Gets Poetic Over Wanderlei Silva Shirt
The rivalry between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva is well documented at this point. The two fighters really just do not like each other and following their feud can be very entertaining. After Wanderlei had a custom T-Shirt made to blast Sonnen, the Oregon Gangster started rhyming about the man who he will likely one […]
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Sonnen Was Ready To Put Wanderlei And His ‘Scumbag’ Friends Down During Public Scuffle
“I don’t like street fighting. I don’t like to hear about it. It’s unprofessional and I’m not advocating any of this. However, I will not let a guy within arm’s distance. Wanderlei, if his finger he was pointing touched me, I would have put him down right there. I would have had no choice. I […]
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Chael Sonnen Calls Wanderlei Silva a ‘Distraction’ Leading Up to Evans Fight
Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva have been going back-and-forth for some time now as both men dance around a potential fight that has yet to come to fruition. Although their feud almost came to blows recently, the two still sit on opposite sides of the fence with Silva reportedly being out of action due to […]
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Chael Sonnen responds to Wanderlei Silva ‘confrontation’
“I’m all for Wanderlei having a little fun.” “But Wanderlei, three things. First off, if you’re going to do a publicity stunt, do not bring your own camera. It looks staged, which it was. It insults your audience. Assume that they’re going to connect the dots. Show up somewhere where a camera is, and then […]
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VIDEO | Dana White Comments On Sonnen / Silva Scuffle
UFC president Dana White shares his reaction to the Sonnen vs. Silva scuffle that took place at last weekend’s Mr. Olympia event.
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VIDEO | Wanderlei Silva to Chael Sonnen: ‘I didn’t smash you today because I’m a professional’
After their very public confrontation this past weekend, Wanderlei Silva made this video to address what happened and issue another stern warning to Chael Sonnen.
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VIDEO | Chael Sonnen And Wanderlei Silva Scuffle At Mr. Olympia Event
UFC light-heavyweight’s Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen have had a very public feud for the past several years. While attending last weekend’s Mr. Olympia event, Wanderlei confronted Sonnen about their ongoing beef.
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Wanderlei Silva Wants Sonnen In Brazil Or Oregon
“I talked to the boss and said that I can fight Sonnen in Brazil or in Oregon. I want to beat him in front of all his friends. I want them to watch how bad I will destroy him. I’d be down to fight in his backyard. You can call all his friends. I want […]
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Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans? ‘Suga’ accepts the ‘Bad Guy’s’ challenge for UFC 167 co-main event
Chael Sonnen (29-13-1 MMA, 7-6 UFC) has been clamoring for the co-main event slot on the upcoming “UFC 167: Hendricks vs. St. Pierre” card set for November 16 in Las Vegas. “The American Gangster” originally called out Wanderlei Silva, this after defeating Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston. […]
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Dana White: Chael Sonnen vs. Phil Davis ‘could happen’ at UFC 167
MMA fans who were hoping to see Chael Sonnen (29-13-1 MMA, 7-6 UFC) and Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1 MMA, 5-7 UFC) settle their beef at UFC 167 in November are likely to be disappointed, as UFC president Dana White has indicated that “The Axe Murderer” is still recovering from a serious injury and won’t be ready […]
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VIDEO | Wanderlei Silva Ready To Break Sonnen’s Nose, Make Him Swallow His Own Teeth
Wanderlei Silva has an intense and clear message for Chael Sonnen! “I’m only waiting for the date and the location. Because the people want this fight and I want this fight. Sonnen, I will beat you up, you coward… why do I have so many fans? Why does everybody want to watch me fight? Why […]
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Wanderlei Silva Won’t Fight Sonnen Without PPV Points, Dana White Not Happy
We recently discovered that UFC President Dana White had plans for Sonnen vs. Silva to go down at UFC 167. Wanderlei Silva is apparently down for the scrap, but only if he receives additional compensation in the form of pay-per-view buy points. “[Silva] said he won’t fight him unless he gets PPV [points]” White told […]
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Dana White: If Wanderlei’s healthy, Sonnen vs. Silva will be UFC 167′s co-main event
As an in-studio guest on Wednesday’s “FOX Sports Live,” UFC president Dana White was asked to comment on a potential fight between Chael Sonnen (29-13-1 MMA, 7-6 UFC) and Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1 MMA, 5-7 UFC). As you probably recall, “The American Gangster” called out the former PRIDE middleweight champion after earning a first-round submission win […]
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Chael Sonnen: ‘I would never manufacture conflict’
Chael Sonnen (27-13-1 MMA, 6-6 UFC) made headlines this past weekend by submitting former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua in the first-round of their main event fight in Boston. After earning the submission victory over Rua, Sonnen decided to ‘call out’ longtime PRIDE middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC MMA, 5-7 UFC). […]
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Sonnen: After Shogun The Plan Is To Leave Wanderlei ‘Face Down and End His Career’
“On August 17, a fight’s going to take place and everyone’s screen saver will be Wanderlei’s face. Not scowling or pouting or pounding his fist, or stumbling with English or rolling his wrist, but watching in horror as docs try to wake his little henchman Shogun who made the mistake of cutting in line on […]
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Tim Kennedy eyes fight with Wand, not PED using Vitor Belfort
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort (23-10 MMA, 12-6 UFC) recently turned down a middleweight bout against Strikeforce import Tim Kennedy (16-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC), stating that the only fight he’s interested in at 185-pounds would be for the UFC middleweight title. Undeterred, Kennedy says he wasn’t too thrilled at the prospect of facing […]
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Exclusive Video: Wanderlei Silva Gets Hysterical Over Chael Sonnen In Best Wandy Interview Ever
This is the best interview of Wanderlei Silva in history! The Legend gets hysterical when the topic of Chael Sonnen comes up! Enjoy!!