UFC 147

  1. Wanderlei Silva: Does the Legendary Fighter Need to Retire?

    We can't go a day or two without someone discussing why Wanderlei Silva needs to retire. I'll admit that I was on that bandwagon prior to his UFC 147 fight with Rich Franklin...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 12 months ago 2,984 reads 16 comments

  2. Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin in Same Elevator: What Happened Next? (Video)

    Ahead of their UFC 147 encounter, PRIDE legend Wanderlei Silva and erstwhile middleweight champion Rich Franklin came face-to-face in the same elevator and before you knew it....

    Nedu Obi Written by Nedu Obi about 12 months ago 5,312 reads 15 comments

  3. UFC 147 Results: Ranking the Matches from Best to Worst

    Fresh off a successful UFC 147 , MMA fans have been in massive discussions regarding the many thoughts and feelings about the fights...

    Nathan Giese Written by Nathan Giese about 12 months ago 2,493 reads 0 comments

  4. UFC 147: Why Wanderlei Silva Must Retire Following Loss to Rich Franklin

    Wanderlei Silva was once one of the biggest stars in UFC and will always be remembered as such, but after losing to Rich Franklin for a second time at UFC 147 on Saturday, it is now time for the Brazilian to retire from mixed martial arts...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 12 months ago 2,642 reads 1 comments

  5. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin: Silva Must Keep Fighting Despite UFC 147 Loss

    Yes, Wanderlei Silva lost via unanimous decision to Rich Franklin at UFC 147. No, the Axe Murderer should not hang up his gloves just yet...

    Sam R. Quinn Written by Sam R. Quinn about 12 months ago 784 reads 1 comments

  6. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin Exceeded Our Expectations

    If Wanderlei Silva was the tornado at Saturday's UFC 147 , then Rich Franklin was mixed martial art's version of Bill Paxton's character from Twister ...

    Matt Juul Written by Matt Juul about 12 months ago 4,627 reads 3 comments

  7. Wanderlei Silva vs Rich Franklin: Would a Trilogy Make Sense?

    Headlining Saturday's UFC 147 , mixed-martial-arts legends Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin did not disappoint in their main event rematch...

    Matt Juul Written by Matt Juul about 12 months ago 1,842 reads 11 comments

  8. UFC 147: Consolation Fight Silva vs. Franklin Proves UFC Can Do No Wrong

    First, UFC 147 's main event was supposed to be between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen , where Brazil would have the opportunity to root against the country's ultimate villain...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 12 months ago 676 reads 2 comments

  9. UFC 147 Results: Who Was the Star of the Fight Card?

    Saturday's UFC 147 was anything but a star-studded affair. Despite being a night filled with exciting fights, casual mixed martial arts fans probably only recognized the main event rematch between legends Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin...

    Matt Juul Written by Matt Juul about 12 months ago 1,821 reads 0 comments

  10. UFC 147 Results: Breaking Down Saturday's Biggest Losers

    With UFC 147 in the books, it’s time to analyze the results and break down who Saturday’s biggest losers were. As easy as it is to point to the loser of a fight here, many factors make each loss even tougher for each man...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 12 months ago 802 reads 0 comments

  11. UFC 147 vs UFC on FX 4: Which Fight Card Won the Weekend?

    Since the injury bug has ravaged many of this summer's biggest MMA cards, Friday's UFC on FX 4 and Saturday's UFC 147 did not garner high hopes from critics prior to the bouts due to the fall off of some major stars...

    Matt Juul Written by Matt Juul about 12 months ago 1,746 reads 7 comments

  12. UFC 147 Results: Fabricio Werdum Biggest Winner of Fight Night

    With a Round 1 TKO of Mike Russow on Saturday night, Fabricio Werdum was the biggest and most impressive winner of UFC 147 . Ranked No. 5 in the world by MMA Weekly in early June , Werdum has quickly revived his career in 2012...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 12 months ago 1,646 reads 1 comments

  13. UFC 147 Results: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva Was Pointless Main Event

    Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva's rematch at UFC 147 was mildly entertaining, but in the grand scheme of things, it was pointless. The best thing about the UFC is that the titles actually mean something...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 12 months ago 3,908 reads 13 comments

  14. UFC 147: Are Brazilian Fans the Best in MMA?

    The UFC was in Belo Horizonte for UFC 147 , and, as is always the case when the UFC visits Brazil, the support from fans was daunting. This comes as no surprise, however...

    Andrew Barr Written by Andrew Barr about 12 months ago 1,223 reads 16 comments

  15. UFC 147 Results: What's Next for Mike Russow?

    Mike Russow is known as a durable and willful fighter and has a reputation for persevering despite not being the most technically skilled guy around...

    Andrew Barr Written by Andrew Barr about 12 months ago 1,519 reads 9 comments

  16. UFC 147 Results: 5 Reasons Wanderlei Silva Needs to Retire

    Given Wanderlei Silva 's unanimous decision loss at the hands of Rich Franklin at UFC 147 , the time is now for the legendary "Axe Murder" to hang up his gloves for good...

    Alex Ballentine Written by Alex Ballentine about 12 months ago 3,075 reads 11 comments

  17. UFC 147: Cezar Ferreira, 4 Fights for the TUF Winner to Take Next

    It wasn't the dominant victory that many were expecting, but Cezar Ferreira walked away from UFC 147 as the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil middleweight tournament, taking home a unanimous decision victory over Sergio Moraes...

    Andrew Barr Written by Andrew Barr about 12 months ago 337 reads 1 comments

  18. Wanderlei Silva vs Rich Franklin: What's Next for Silva?

    Wanderlei Silva has fallen on tough times. Following his UFC 147 loss to Rich Franklin , the former Pride middleweight champ is at a crossroads in his legendary career...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 12 months ago 1,209 reads 3 comments

  19. UFC 147 Results: Why It Made Us Look Forward to UFC 148

    It's time to be honest. No one, including Rich Franklin's parents, was looking forward to UFC 147. It was simply a lackluster card with no spice or depth...

    G D Written by G D about 12 months ago 2,275 reads 4 comments

  20. UFC 147: Rony Jason, 4 Fights for the TUF Brazil Winner to Take Next

    It might not have been pretty, but Rony Jason walked away from UFC 147 as the featherweight winner for The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil ...

    Andrew Barr Written by Andrew Barr about 12 months ago 655 reads 1 comments

  21. UFC 147: Should the UFC Book Wanderlei Silva vs. Vitor Belfort II?

    Among the spectators watching the UFC 147 event in person or at home was "The Phenom" Vitor Belfort. Originally scheduled to rematch Wanderlei Silva after coaching against one ...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 12 months ago 851 reads 8 comments

  22. Marcos Vinicius vs. Wagner Campos: Vinicius Wins with Impressive TKO

    The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil fighter Marcos Vinicius withstood two rounds of being controlled on the ground by elite grappler Wagner Campos before exploding for a TKO win in the third round...

    Michael Hatamoto Written by Michael Hatamoto about 12 months ago 114 reads 0 comments

  23. UFC 147 Results: Top 10 Heavyweights in the UFC

    The heavyweight division is the biggest division in MMA . While that is literally true, we are talking in terms of prestige. No prize is bigger than the UFC Heavyweight championship...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 12 months ago 5,348 reads 4 comments

  24. UFC 147: Is Rich Franklin a Middleweight Title Contender?

    In the UFC 147 main event, Rich "Ace" Franklin emerged victorious after defeating Wanderlei Silva for a second time. The fight meant very little in terms of rankings or in either man's career, but it was one of the best fights thus far into 2012...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 12 months ago 3,565 reads 31 comments

  25. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin Results: Can Franklin Contend at 185?

    Last evening we witnessed Rich "Ace" Franklin return to winning fashion in his unanimous decision victory over Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147 in Brazil. But now that Franklin captured his first win since UFC 115, the real questions start to flood in...

    G D Written by G D about 12 months ago 647 reads 2 comments