Wanderlei Silva out of UFC 175 bout vs Chael Sonnen. Vitor Belfort in?

Last month Chael Sonnen said Wanderlei Silva would try to “weasel out” of their UFC 175 bout and it appears he was right. Today Silva was removed from the fight after missing mandatory exams and failing to apply for a licence to fight in Nevada. To add even more fuel to this story, Sonnen told Fox Sports 1 that Silva “literally ran”, and “slipped out the side door of the gym and never returned” when Nevada State Athletic Commission officials approached him for a random drug test.

So the question became, who would Sonnen face?

Well if you’re the over the top daytime soap opera kind of guy you loved the answer. The guy UFC officials are looking at to replace Silva in the fight, Vitor Belfort. Yes the same Vitor Belfort that was supposed to be in the main event of UFC 173. The same Vitor Belfort that withdrew from his title fight with Chris Weidman after the Nevada State Athletic Commission banned TRT.

Additionally, many media outlets are reporting the Sonnen-Belfort fight will take place at 205 pounds, but the winner will be guaranteed a shot at the middleweight title (185lbs). That title will be on the line in the main event of card as Chris Weidman defends again Lyoto Machida.

UPCOMING EVENT: UFC 171, HENDRICKS Vs LAWLER

DON’T MISS THE ACTION ON SATURDAY MARCH 15TH.

UPCOMING EVENT: GUSTAFSSON Vs MANUWA

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MMA GEAR: TITLE MMA

TITLE is another company known for it’s products related to combat sports, but most people tend to think of specifically boxing apparel when the name comes up. TITLE also makes a great deal of MMA gear as well. I have recently purchased MMA shorts, training bag, and short sleeve rash guard. The gear is tough and will with stand wear and tear while not breaking your bank. The bag is great I can fit focus mitts, shin guards, head gear, sparring gloves, training shoes, water bottle, and essentially any other training gear I may need into the bag. When I bought it however, it did not come with a shoulder strap so I used one from an older duffle bag. Still a great deal at under $40. The rash guard and shorts together were about another $80, but still not bad for something that will get a lot of use.

 

 

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MMA GEAR: EVER LAST MMA SPARRING GEAR

For those of you who are not planning on going pro but still feel the urge to spar and put some leather in your training partner’s face. Everlast makes equipment that will keep you relatively safe and not break the bank. Everlast MMA gear can be found at many retailers both online(Amazon) and in your local area( Sports Authority or Academy Sporting Goods).

•The gloves feature durable and rugged Siam synthetic leather for extended wear at a reduced cost. It features the same professional multilayered foam padding and front forearm inserts as leather models. Includes attached thumbs and water-repellent satin Dura-liner.

• The shin guards feature double layer of foam padding aborbs kicking impact Articulated panels comfortably protect the ankle and instep Two hook & loop straps on the back of the calf and one elastic strap on the foot secure the fit Anti-microbial properties guard against odor and fight the growth of bacteria Leather shell provides structural dexterity for intense sparring sessions. ( side note, with intense sparring you might find a need to replace the plastic buckle with a metal one as mine broke.)

• Head gear features Antimicrobial treatment keeps headgear safe and smelling fresher. Quality construction for durability and functionality. Anti-microbial treatment kills bacteria and odors. Anatomical design and fit allow natural movement and feel.

Everlast MMA Head Gear= approximately $ 35

Everlast MMA Sparring Gloves= approximately $45

Everlast MMA Shin Guards= approximately $60

 

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MMA GEAR: MEISTER WRIST WRAP ROLLER

For those of you who have several pairs of wrist wraps and constantly find your self spending more time than you’d like rolling your wrist wraps, this next piece of equipment is for you! This is a great piece of equipment because it’s small, light, and easy to use. Oh, and did I mention the key benefit? It cuts down on your time by approximately 50%. Check out the MEISTER wrist wrap roller at Amazon.com.

 

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MMA OUCH MOMENT: ANDERSON SILVA UFC 168

Anderson Silva had high hopes to avenge his one UFC loss to current middle weight champion Chris Weidman. But early in the second round Silva’s dreams got crushed along with his leg when he threw a vicious leg kick which was checked by Weidman and ended up snapping the former champ’s leg in two. The break was a full tibia and fibula break which involved immediate orthopedic surgery after the fight. This certainly marks one of the most painful injuries ever suffered inside the Octagon.

 

RESULTS: TUF 18 FINALE

MAIN CARD

NATE DIAZ DEF. GRAY MAYNARD, [TKO RD 1]

JULIANNA PENA DEF. JESSICA RAKOCZY, [TKO RD 1]

CHRIS HOLDSWORTH DEF. DAVEY GRANT, [SUBMISSION RD 2]

JESSAMYN DUKE DEF. PEGGY MORGAN, [UNANIMOUS DECISION ]

RAQUEL PENNINGTON DEF. ROXANNE MODAFERRI, [UNANIMOUS DECISION ]

UNDERCARD

AKIRA CORASSANI DEF. MAXIMO BLANCO, [ DISQUALIFICATION FOR ILLEGAL KNEE RD 1]

TOM NIINIMAKI DEF. RANI YAHYA, [ SPLIT DECISION ]

JARED ROSHOLT DEF. WALTER HARRIS,[ UNANIMOUS DECISION ]

SEAN SPENCER DEF. DREW DOBER, [ UNANIMOUS DECISION ]

RESULTS: UFC 167 ST. PIERRE Vs HENDRICKS

COMMENTARY:

UFC 167 St Pierre Vs Hendricks was nothing short of exciting and controversial. Rashad and Chael showed up for battle, but Rashad quickly utilized his extraordinary grappling & wrestling skills to get Chael to the ground for a lesson in “Ground N Pound 101” which resulted in a TKO stoppage. Tyron Woodley defeated Josh Koschek with a stunning knockout that brought the audience to it’s feet. But the main event of GSP and Hendricks might have been one of the most controversial fight decisions in recent history. All though the battle lasted the duration of the five rounds with good action throughout, many spectators felt like Hendricks decisively won that fight and was robbed of the title. If the judges were judging via “damage done” criteria, I believe Hendricks should have won that fight as GSP received the worst beating of his professional career. However, when it comes to a championship fight, the challenger HAS to DEFINITIVELY beat the champ via Submission, TKO, or KO as Gustafsson recently discovered first hand in his grueling battle against Jon Jones. GSP retains his title as king of the welter weight division and vaguely announced his retirement from the UFC .

MAIN CARD:

GEORGES ST-PIERRE DEF. JOHNY HENDRICKS [  SPLIT DECISION]

RASHAD EVANS DEF. CHAEL SONNEN [ FIRST-ROUND TKO ]

ROBBIE LAWLER DEF. RORY MACDONALD [ SPLIT DECISION]

TYRON WOODLEY DEF. JOSH KOSCHECK [ FIRST-ROUND KO]

ALI BAGAUTINOV DEF. TIM ELLIOTT [ UNANIMOUS DECISION ]

UNDER CARD:

DONALD CERRONE DEF. EVAN DUNHAM VIA SUBMISSION (TRIANGLE CHOKE)

THALES LEITES DEF. ED HERMAN [ UNANIMOUS DECISION]

RICK STORY DEF. BRIAN EBERSOLE [ UNANIMOUS DECISION]

ERIK PEREZ DEF. EDWIN FIGUEROA [ UNANIMOUS DECISION ]

JASON HIGH DEF. ANTHONY LAPSLEY [ UNANIMOUS DECISION ]

SERGIO PETTIS DEF. WILL CAMPUZANO [ UNANIMOUS DECISION ]

GIAN VILLANTE DEF. CODY DONOVAN [ SECOND-ROUND TKO]

 

Georges St Pierre post UFC 167

RESULTS: UFC FIGHT FOR THE TROOPS 3

TIM KENNEDY DEF. RAFAEL NATAL [TKO RD 1]

ALEXIS DAVIS DEF. LIZ CARMOUCHE [UNANIMOUS DECISION (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)]

YOEL ROMERO DEF. RONNY MARKES [TKO RD3]

RUSTAM KHABILOV DEF. JORGE MASVIDAL [UNANIMOUS DECISION (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)]

MICHAEL CHIESA DEF. COLTON SMITH [SUBMISSION (REAR-NAKED CHOKE) RD2]

BOBBY GREEN DEF. JAMES KRAUSE [TKO RD1]

FRANCISCO RIVERA DEF. GEORGE ROOP [TKO RD2]

DENNIS BERMUDEZ DEF. STEVEN SILER [UNANIMOUS DECISION (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)]

AMANDA NUNES DEF. GERMAINE DE RANDAMIE [TKO RD1]

LORENZ LARKIN DEF. CHRIS CAMOZZI [UNANIMOUS DECISION (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)]

YANCY MEDEIROS DEF. YVES EDWARDS [KO RD1]

SETH BACZYNSKI DEF. NEIL MAGNY [UNANIMOUS DECISION (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)]

DEREK BRUNSON DEF. BRIAN HOUSTON [SUBMISSION (REAR-NAKED CHOKE) RD1]