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The first fight of the main card was already happening when the news was revealed on Twitter and it was officially confirmed on the broadcast after the Brimage-Doane fight ended. Chael Sonnen is no longer fighting Wanderlei Silva at UFC 175, but that hasn't stopped the "American Gangster" from throwing verbal punches at his Brazilian nemesis. By: Nolan King and Ken Hathaway. Please check your email for a confirmation. The coaches bout between The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 participants Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva was briefly linked to this event. Thanks for signing up. [3], The event was headlined by a Middleweight Championship bout between the current champion Chris Weidman and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida. [16], The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[19], The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Instead, Sonnen … [20], ^ Fight didn't take place because of pre-fight "near-fainting episode" suffered by Struve; Although not reflected in the NSAC paperwork, both fighters still paid show/win bonuses[21]. [4], A light heavyweight bout between the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva was originally scheduled for UFC 173. This fight prediction video for the UFC 175 long awaited light heavyweight grudge match of Ultimate Fighter Coaches. Sonnen has been known to ruffle the feathers of quite a few MMA fighters over the years. Originally a KO (elbows) victory for Casey, the result was changed to "No Contest" after Casey tested positive for drostanolone during a post fight screening. Three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has been linked to a grudge match with Wanderlei Silva for months now, but the West Linn, Ore., native still believes the matchup is … A bout between Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier was briefly linked to this event[13] but was moved up to UFC 173 to bolster that event's card. Photo provided by Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com The event was headlined by a Middleweight Championship bout between the current champion Chris Weidman and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida. The latest Bellator pay-per-view will include some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts. [9] However, Sonnen subsequently failed his random drug test and was removed from the bout[10] and ultimately retired from the sport. Please check your email for a confirmation. Wanderlei Silva is out of UFC 175 and Chael Sonnen will fight Vitor Belfort instead. Wanderlei Silva missed some required pre-fight medical exams, and now he’s off the card at UFC 175, proving Chael Sonnen right.For months, Sonnen has been saying that Silva wouldn’t step inside the cage with him, and it doesn’t matter whether or not Silva’s missed exams was an intentional act, it looks like he’s avoiding “The American Gangster.” Despite his loss at UFC 262, Michael Chandler still took time to speak with reporters after the event. By Zane Simon @TheZaneSimon May 28, 2014, 5:24pm EDT Share this story UFC President Dana White recently alluded, 'Jacare' Souza to undergo surgery after gruesome arm break in UFC 262 loss, Katlyn Chookagian denies tapout claims at UFC 262, calls out Alexa Grasso, Beneil Dariush on grappling-heavy win vs. Tony Ferguson: 'It's not always being a bonus fighter', Dana White uncertain of Tony Ferguson's future after UFC 262: 'Time gets us all', UFC 262 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Oliveira, Chandler net $32k each for title bout, New UFC champ Charles Oliveira fires back at Conor McGregor: 'I'm going to put you on your ass', Michael Chandler upbeat after UFC 262 loss: 'I am still world class', Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 23 Total Updates Since May 28, 2014, 5:24pm EDT A bout between Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier was briefly linked to this event[13] The anticipated UFC 175 grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva will have to wait, as Silva is no longer scheduled to compete at the event. [6] Silva was ultimately pulled from the fight entirely after he failed to submit an application to fight in the state of Nevada, as well as his refusal to undergo a random drug test and was replaced by Vitor Belfort. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. [15], During the event, Stefan Struve suffered a "near-fainting episode" and his bout with Matt Mitrione on the pay-per-view was canceled. The bout was originally scheduled to headline UFC 173 on May 24, 2014. http://www.MMAWeekly.com/ -- Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva had to be separated at the International Fight Week press conference on Friday. The bout was originally scheduled to headline UFC 173 on May 24, 2014. A report from Combate.com on Wednesday declared that Wanderlei Silva missed a required licensing hearing in Nevada for his UFC 175 fight with Chael Sonnen. The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 is an installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter.It is the sixth series to be produced outside the United States and the third to film in Brazil. However, the bout was delayed after Weidman sustained a knee injury which required a minor surgery. On 22 October 2013, it was announced that Silva will be coaching The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3, against long-time rival Chael Sonnen. On October 22, 2013, Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen were announced as coaches for the season. The poster for UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida. Vitor Belfort has reportedly been cleared to take his place and will fight Sonnen on July 5. A shuffle to which UFC President Dana White recently alluded is now official, and a highly anticipated matchup between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva now … Chael Sonnen, Wanderlei Silva, Vitor Belfort UFC 175 drug test: Latest updates and live breaking news for the embattled middleweight/light heavyweight fighters … Santiago Ponzinibbio was expected to face Ildemar Alcântara but was forced out of the bout with a knee injury. A bout with Sonnen, briefly attached to UFC 173, then at The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Finale, was expected to take place on 5 July 2014 at UFC 175. [11] The following day it was announced by MMA writer Kevin Iole that Belfort had also been removed from the card due to the inability of the UFC finding him a new opponent.[12]. UFC posted a vide It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. A report from Combate.com on Wednesday declared that Wanderlei Silva missed a required licensing hearing in Nevada for his UFC 175 fight with Chael Sonnen.The report continued to … Chael Sonnen is no longer fighting Wanderlei Silva at UFC 175, but that hasn't stopped the "American Gangster" from throwing verbal punches at his Brazilian nemesis. “Due to issues related to Wanderlei Silva’s licensing in the state of Nevada, the UFC was forced to seek a replacement opponent to face Chael Sonnen at UFC 175 on Saturday, July 5 in Las Vegas. Sonnen vs. Silva at UFC 175 on Tapology. Chael Sonnen had little trouble taking down Wanderlei Silva in their fight Saturday night and came out ahead 30-27, 30-27 and 30-26 on the judges' scorecards. [14] He was replaced by Kenny Robertson. View Sonnen vs. Silva fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held on July 5, 2014, at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, the fight was moved twice - first being on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Finale,[5] and now was expected to be contested on this card. It has been revealed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva is out of his scheduled fight against adversary Chael “The American Gangster” Sonnen and has been replaced by Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort at UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida, which is set to take place on Saturday July 5th, from… Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! The report continued to … UFC 262 video: Jordan Wright crushes Jamie Pickett in 64 seconds, UFC 262 live-streaming watch-along with MMA Junkie Radio, UFC 262 results: Andre Muniz audibly snaps Ronaldo Souza's arm in gruesome submission, UFC 262 results: Edson Barboza adds to highlight reel with strange-looking TKO of Shane Burgos, UFC 262 results: Katlyn Chookagian outpoints Viviane Araujo, gets back on winning streak, UFC 262 results: Beneil Dariush dominates Tony Ferguson, extends streak to seven, UFC 262 results: Charles Oliveira knocks out Michael Chandler to win lightweight title. Silva, who was set to face Chael Sonnen at UFC 175, evaded the drug tester who sought him out at his gym, and in a statement read by his attorney Tuesday, Silva revealed the reason why. Major UFC news today, as Wanderlei Silva has dropped out of his planned bout with Chael Sonnen at UFC 175 in Las Vegas on July 5, Chael Sonnen has taken the time to look back on his heated rivalry with Wanderlei Silva. 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