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Wanderlei Silva Signs with Bellator

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skelliher

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03.02.2016 | 11:40 AM ET

According to ESPN.

He can't fight in the states without violating his suspension for another year ... perhaps he'll fight for RIZIN in the meantime?

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Given Name: Wanderlei César da Silva
Pro MMA Record: 35-14-1, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
Nickname: The Axe Murderer
Current Streak: 2 Losses
Age: 1976-07-03 | Date of Birth: 1976.07.03
Last Fight: September 29, 2018 in BFC
Weight Class: Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 226.9 lbs
Affiliation: Wand Fight Team
Height: 5'11" (181cm) | Reach: 74.0" (188cm)
Career Disclosed Earnings: $1,670,000 USD
Born: Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
Fighting out of: Las Vegas, Nevada
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SlongKong

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03.02.2016 | 12:11 PM ET

hmm

i suspected they would but it seems like an odd time to sign him

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Sidzy05

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03.02.2016 | 12:22 PM ET

******* awesome news.. Although I'm not too sure what route he is going to take here. The NSAC could delay his application for a license even longer if he fights in another state, so I'm not to sure what will happen.

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buffalo ben

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03.02.2016 | 1:35 PM ET

he's going to fight Kimb Slice for a shot at the freakshow champion Royce Gracie

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bklettke

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03.02.2016 | 1:59 PM ET

Pride Wand returns juiced to the gills and destroys everyone in Bellator but Phil Davis and King Mo.

rappinpapsoda

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03.02.2016 | 2:46 PM ET

He could fight in the England or Italy shows.

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GreenHornet

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03.02.2016 | 6:17 PM ET

Wanderlei vs Fedor in Nagoya for RIZIN 1. This needs to happen.

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mikeyg

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03.02.2016 | 6:26 PM ET

I think Fedor doesn't want to fight for a little while.

Wand vs Ramapge IV at RIZIN 1 would be pretty orgasmic though.

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MikeLovesTacos XD

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03.02.2016 | 8:51 PM ET

OHHHHHHHH ****.

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03.02.2016 | 9:14 PM ET

The old steroid bum signs with Bellator, maybe he can fight Chris Leben again, the rematch we have all been clamoring for.

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GreenHornet

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03.02.2016 | 9:39 PM ET

@MikeyG

That would be really awesome to see.

* Edited at 03.02.2016, 9:40 PM ET *

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Kuma

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03.02.2016 | 9:46 PM ET

Bellator is great and ridiculous at the same time.

unbeknownst

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03.02.2016 | 9:55 PM ET

I guess Bellator doesn't plan on staging any events in Nevada. I could see the NAC giving Bellator a hard time if Bellator allows a fighter to fight overseas that is suspended in their state. I don't think any other state will hold this against them.

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Southknox

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03.02.2016 | 10:01 PM ET

Bellator is bringing back the oldies, I'll watch every show.

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PilloryChoke

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03.03.2016 | 12:54 AM ET

Am I the only one who thinks Wanderlei is a way-past-his-prime embarrassment who really shouldn't be risking any more brain damage?

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mikeyg

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03.03.2016 | 1:51 AM ET

No, I hear ya on ^that, it wouldn't have been a bad thing to go out on that KO win in Japan.

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yossgold

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03.03.2016 | 3:10 AM ET

Wouldn't Bellator risk their promotion license if they let a fighter who's suspended in one state fight in another?

My guess is, he fights outside the US (They've announced 2016 cards in Italy, Israel, England) or they do the RIZIN thing until his suspension is done.

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rappinpapsoda

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03.03.2016 | 7:06 AM ET

Other countries until the suspension is gone.

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Franklin880088

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03.03.2016 | 8:48 AM ET

Wanderlei>>Bisping>>Anderson

gotta love mma math lol.

But on a serous note, a juiced up Wanderlei can still put on a fight. People act like he so washed up, but is he really? I mean his UFC run, was not all the bad. He beat a few good guys and had a few good wars, yea he lost a few bad by knock out, but it happens. I think Wanderlei can still entertain, if that what he wishes to do. In bellator weak ass division, he can make some waves. Maybe have rematch with Tito, rampage ect.

* Edited at 03.03.2016, 8:51 AM ET *

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bklettke

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03.03.2016 | 9:17 AM ET

Don't forget this thing isn't over yet. His lawyers are shooting for a supreme court injunction.

AnAlias

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03.03.2016 | 10:27 AM ET

Wanderlei vs Leben, Bonnar or Tito sound good to me.

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