Wanderlei comes from an ugly loss to Chris Leben. The Brazilian was slain by U.S. and knocked out in the first round at UFC 132 in July. At the time, the president of the event, Dana White had considered retirement fighter. But fate dealt another opportunity to give the veteran. The fight this Saturday should be between Vitor Belfort and Le, but an injury away from the Phenomenon and opened the door to the Mad Dog.
Given the opportunity - probably the last in case of another defeat - Wanderlei Silva did not show nothing but optimism for the showdown of the weekend. Yesterday, in a telephone conference, the Brazilian said he would come back with everything. "What happened to me before the Leben can happen to any fighter. I fight for 15 years and am in very good condition. I'll prove I can come back on Saturday to have great views. Retirement does not go through my head still. My performance on the Cung Le will bring me back to the scene with more force than before, "he said.
On the other side of the octagon, is a peculiar opponent. Cung Le has had 39 years and has only eight fights on his record - seven victories. The explanation for the low activity in the events is that the expert in Muay-Thai splits time with another activity, that of actor. From 1997 onwards, the Vietnamese played 15 times between films and television series. Still, Le should not be an easy rival. He was champion of Strikeforce, only event in which he fought so far, and won all his fights by knockout.
Asked if he would not be surprised if he tried to go over him as he did with Le Chris Leben, Silva admitted to be more cautious to continue his career.
"This time I will have to be a bit more defensive than usual, but everything is possible in the Octagon. I'm with my game ready for this fight, and hope to have a great performance and style of the two fighters, I think the fans will see a good show, "bet.
Anderson intimate Sonnen
Soon, Anderson Silva but ultimately responded to the provocations of the talker Chael Sonnen. The U.S. has unleashed almost daily provocations to the middleweight champion. Yesterday, in an interview with SBNation, he called the archrival for the fight, but one detail: in Brazil. "I do not like this guy. He wants to fight me? Come to Brazil. No problem. Chael talk much. I'm ready to fight him. But you (Sonnen) has a chance - come to Brazil to face me, "fired the Spider.
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News for UFC 142
The second edition of the UFC in Brazil, scheduled for Jan. 14, in Rio de Janeiro, won another national athlete in his card. Rousimar Palhares, Toquinho, which also fought in the national event in August, the U.S. will face Mike Massenzio. Just yesterday, it was also speculated the involvement of heavyweight Ednaldo Lula - undefeated in MMA - Rob Broughton against the English. The information, however, was not confirmed
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The last victory of Wanderlei Silva was a long time. In February 2010, he fought Michael Bisping at UFC 110 rival and won by unanimous decision of the arbitrators. Famous for his explosive style and stunning knockouts, the Mad Dog felt like to send someone to the canvas for the last time in May 2008, when knocked Keith Jardine at UFC 84, with his powerful punches. Even in poor form, the numbers show how dangerous Wanderlei is in the Octagon. Of the 33 victories in his career, 23 were by knockout.
