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Rich Franklin replaces injured Vitor Belfort to take on Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147

Following UFC 146, it was announced that the main event for UFC 147 had been put in a murky situation. Vitor Belfort unforunately had to withdraw from the fight due to injury. UFC President Dana White announced at the post-fight press conference that Wanderlei Silva would stay on the card as one half of the main event. Earlier today the UFC officially announced that Vitor Silva would...
Via MMASucka  |  16 hours ago
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Rich Franklin Replaces Vitor Belfort, Fights Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147

How fitting. Former high school math teacher Rich Franklin (Pictured) has agreed to serve as a last-minute substitute to fight Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147. The icons will battle in a five-round, 190-pound catchweight bout on June 23rd. Silva was originally slated to headline the show against Vitor Belfort, but “The Phenom” was forced to withdraw over the weekend with...
Via 5thRound.com  |  17 hours ago
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Wanderlei Silva Comments on Vitor Belfort Withdrawing From UFC 147 Main Event

Wanderlei Silva recently conducted an interview with TATAME. Silva comments on Belfort’s withdrawal from the UFC 147 main event. Belfort was forced to withdraw due to a hand injury and Wanderlei is less than impressed with his countryman. “(Fighting me) with one hand (laughs)? We are professionals. It’s a great irresponsibility not to be careful on training, a great disrespect...
Via cheap-heat  |  1 day ago
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Wanderlei Silva Unleashes Twitter Tirade on Vitor Belfort

If you thought you were disappointed to hear a broken left hand had forced Vitor Befort out of his UFC 147 shootout against Wanderlei Silva (Pictured), consider how “The Axe Murderer” felt. Actually, you don’t have to imagine because Silva unleashed a lengthy Twitter tirade expressing his disgust while bashing his injured opponent in the process. “We are...
Via 5thRound.com  |  1 day ago
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Vitor Belfort Posts Picture of Broken Hand Following Surgery

Just in case fans didn’t take UFC president Dana White for his word when he announced Vitor Belfort would have to withdraw from UFC 147 with a broken left hand, Belfort took the initiative to post a picture of his surgically-repaired haymaker as proof. “Cannot sleep thinking about what happened. I am very sad very sad but I know I will come back strong,” Belfort...
Via 5thRound.com  |  3 days ago
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Vitor Belfort injured and forced to withdraw from UFC 147

The main event of UFC 147 has gone down the tube, as Vitor Belfort has had to pull out of his fight with Wanderlei Silva due to injury. The two coaches of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil were expected to face-off against each other in the main event of UFC 147. UFC President Dana White announced the injury at the UFC 146 post-fight press conference. UFC 147 was originally supposed to...
Via MMASucka  |  4 days ago
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‘UFC 147: Belfort vs. Silva II’ Tickets on Sale Thursday

“UFC 147: Belfort vs. Silva II” takes place June 23rd inside Mineirinho Arena in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Tickets for the Octagon’s return to jiu jitsu country go on sale Thursday beginning at 8PM BRT. Unlike with all other UFC shows, there are no pre-sale periods for UFC Fight Club members or UFC.com Newsletter subscribers. Admission start at R$220...
Via 5thRound.com  |  7 days ago
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Tickets for UFC 147: Belfort vs. Silva on sale this Thursday

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Brazilian fans will soon be able to purchase tickets for UFC®147, the historical event at the Mineirinho Arena in Belo Horizonte on Saturday, June 23, featuring the first-ever The Ultimate Fighter Brazil® Finale and long-awaited middleweight bout between long-time rivals and current TUF coaches. Tickets go on sale to the public this Thursday, May...
Via MMASucka  |  8 days ago
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Belfort ready for 15 min. with Johnson

It has been nearly 15 years since Vitor Belfort erupted onto the American MMA scene by winning the heavyweight tournament at UFC 12. His lightning-quick hands and knockout power earned him the nickname "The Phenom" as he steamrolled his competition, making him one of the sport's biggest stars in the process. While Belfort's career has seen its fair share of obstacles...
Via Fox Sports  |  January 12, 2012
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Johnson eyes big win against Belfort

A new weight class. Facing an MMA legend in his home country. And that country is Brazil. Pressure may be a factor other fighters face in a situation like this, but it doesn't register on Anthony Johnson's radar. The only thing he is concerned with is the next challenge on his road to the top. That test will be Vitor Belfort, and "Rumble" said he is excited to...
Via Fox Sports  |  January 11, 2012
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