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Rich Franklin rematches Wanderlei Silva in main event of UFC 147

Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin has been tapped to replace the injured Vitor Belfort against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147.  UFC officials announced the bout on Wednesday. UFC 147 takes place on June 23rd in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Silva and Belfort were set to make their long awaited rematch following their first bout at UFC Brazil in 1998. In that bout, Belfort needed...
Via MMA Interplay  |  13 hours ago
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Silva vs Franklin to Headline UFC 147

from ufc.com the official website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship   UFC 147 now has a new five-round main event, as former middleweight champion Rich Franklin will face “The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva in a 190-pound catchweight feature. The two first met at UFC 99 in Germany, where Franklin earned a decision win and both men took home Fight of the Night [...]
Via MMA PRIME  |  15 hours ago
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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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Breaking News: Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin 2 is your UFC 147 headliner

With the news of Vitor Belfort falling victim to a broken hand coming out over the weekend it left the combat sports world wondering, who will take on "The Axe Murderer" in the main event of UFC 147. Well that question has been answered. The promotion had an "Ace" up their sleeve. Enter Rich Franklin. The UFC announced just moments ago that Franklin will step...
Via hov-mma  |  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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‘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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A History of Violence - Hall of Violence Induction 2012 - Wanderlei Silva

Image from The Fight Nerd With the induction in 2010 of B.J Penn into the Hall of Violence it was only time when another inductee would be named to keep Penn company in the somewhat less than violent room. What better the fill the void than The Axe Murderer himself? Wanderlei Silva embraces all that is required to be inducted, he has performed at an elite level of violence...
Via hov-mma  |  11 days ago
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