One of the famous fights in recent UFC history is going into the Hall of Fame. Announced during Saturday's UFC 300, the first-ever Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen fight will be part of this year's class as part of the June 27th ceremony in Las Vegas.
Last week, during the announcement of Wanderlei Silva's induction into the UFC Hall of Fame, I saw many fans and even journalists surprised by the honor.
Wanderlei Silva is a throwback to a different time in MMA. Long before the UFC officially established itself as the dominant brand in the sport, there were a few other colorful promotions that had a lasting impact on the sport.
Wanderlei Silva has been announced for the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2024. During last night's UFC 298 broadcast, it was revealed that Silva will be inducted into the Pioneer Wing this summer.
“The Axe Murderer,” Wanderlei Silva, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this year. Silva joins the Pioneer wing as part of the 2024 class. Set for Las Vegas this summer during International Fight Week, the hall of fame ceremony will stream live on UFC Fight Pass.
“The Axe Murderer” is a UFC Hall of Famer. Wanderlei Silva was officially announced as the second UFC Hall of Fame class member for 2024 Saturday night at UFC 298.
Rarely has a rivalry been so prolific that the competitors want to face one another a fifth time. At Pride Final Conflict 2003, Wanderlei Silva and Quinton Jackson battled it out in the finals of the 2003 middleweight (205 pounds) tournament.
Former MMA champions Quentin ‘Rampage’ Jackson and the “Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva could be headed The post Wanderlei Silva accepts Rampage Jackson’s request for 5th fight – “Wanderlei will hang you on the ropes again” first appeared on MyMMANews.
Wanderlei Silva will compete for the first time in more than four years when he makes his boxing debut against Brazilian bodybuilder Felipe Franco. The
Wanderlei Silva will follow in the footsteps of fellow Brazilians Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, Jose Aldo and Ronaldo Souza and try his hand at the Sweet Science later this year.
Wanderlei Silva, Jose "Pele" Landi-Jons, Eugene Jackson, Johil de Oliveira, Carlos "Carlao" Barreto, "The" Pedro Otavio, Milton Bahia, Nilson "Nilsao" de Castro, Alexandre Barros, Claudionor da Silva Fontinelle, Haroldo “Cabelinho” Bunn and Flavio Luiz Moura.
Wanderlei Silva's biography has just gone international. The book “Wanderlei Silva: Unleashed” has been translated into English and is available for sale on Amazon.
In the late 1990s, when Pride Fighting Championships was in its golden days and the Ultimate Fighting Championship was in crisis, the only way for great Brazilian talent to get a chance to join the Japanese promotion was to stand out at the bloody International Vale Tudo Championship (IVC).
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