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January 14, 2016
Wandy Released By UFC
Wanderlei Silva released by UFC after apologizing for his recent allegations of fight fixing, insisting he didn't understand the severity of his claims and did not intend to damage the promotion's reputation.
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January 12, 2016
NSAC Blows Off Wandy Do-Over
Wanderlei Silva re-hearing delayed until February by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), after the regulatory body cited "changes in the commission" earlier today (Tues., Jan. 12, 2016) in Las Vegas.
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November 30, 2015
NSAC Postpones Wandy's Re-Hearing (Yet Again)
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Wanderlei Silva will have to wait until December for his re-hearing with Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), further delaying his potential return to mixed martial arts (MMA).
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November 20, 2015
Wandy's NSAC Re-Hearing Set For Nov. 30
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Wanderlei Silva will finally get his re-hearing with Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) on Mon., Nov. 30, 2015, following last month's delay.
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October 29, 2015
Paperwork Fail Postpones Wandy's NSAC Re-Hearing
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Wanderlei Silva was forced to postpone his re-hearing with Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after the introduction of a document that his attorney didn't have time to prepare for.
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September 15, 2015
Silva Vs NSAC Heads To Supreme Court
PDF: Wanderlei Silva vs. Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) heads to supreme court as the embattled mixed martial arts (MMA) star looks to overturn a ruling that nearly saw him permanently banned from competition.
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May 21, 2015
Manager: Sonnen Returning To UFC After Suspension
Retired Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Chael Sonnen could find his way back to the Octagon in 2016, according to his manager, after finishing up his two-year disciplinary suspension from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
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May 19, 2015
'Today, History Has Been Made'
Video: Wanderlei Silva reacts to reversal of lifetime ban from mixed martial arts (MMA), declares "history has been made for all MMA athletes" after a judge grants the former UFC "Axe Murderer" a new NSAC disciplinary hearing.
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May 18, 2015
Judge Reverses Silva's Lifetime Ban From MMA
Former UFC middleweight Wanderlei Silva cleared the first hurdle in his long journey back to combat sports, after a Nevada district court judge reversed his lifetime ban from MMA handed down by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) in early 2014.
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January 20, 2015
See You In Court!
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight smasher Wanderlei Silva is seeking a reversal on his lifetime ban from mixed martial arts (MMA), and filed suit against Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) in District Court.
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January 8, 2015
Show 'Em How It's Done, Vitor!
Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) confirms middleweight No. 1 contender Vitor Belfort passed three random drug tests ahead of his UFC 184 title fight against division champion Chris Weidman, with more tests yet to come.
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November 30, 2014
Sonnen: Struggling Wandy Can't See Bigger Picture
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender Chael Sonnen reacts to the recent video campaign from ex-PRIDE smashing machine Wanderlei Silva, and wants "The Axe Murderer" to slow down and see the bigger picture.
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November 11, 2014
Goodbye FOX, Hello ESPN
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title contender and FOX Sports 1 analyst Chael Sonnen is back on the air, recently putting pen to paper with ESPN as their latest and greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) expert.
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November 7, 2014
Wandy Launches Video Offensive On UFC Pay Scale
Deposed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Wanderlei Silva, banned from mixed martial arts (MMA) for life back in September, releases new video rant "For the Warriors" slamming UFC pay structure.
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November 3, 2014
Wandy Rips Dana, Compares UFC Contract To Slavery
Wanderlei Silva lashes out at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White on Twitter, compares ZUFFA contract to slavery after trying to book himself a fight against fellow banned combatant Chael Sonnen in Brazil.
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November 3, 2014
Chael Sonnen Has A Little Message For Wandy...
Retired Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Chael Sonnen declines offer to fight Wanderlei Silva in a mixed martial arts (MMA) bout in Brazil, but open to future jiu-jitsu match under the Metamoris banner.
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October 23, 2014
NSAC Not Going To Drug Test Vitor (Seriously)
NSAC has not (and will not) be testing Vitor Belfort ahead of his Chris Weidman title fight, despite failing a NSAC-mandated drug test earlier this year, because UFC intends to bring Belfort and Co. to California in early 2015.
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September 27, 2014
White: Wand Made $9.7 Million, Faked Injuries?
Dana White recently performed a Wanderlei Silva financial audit, revealing that UFC paid "Axe Murderer" $9.7 million throughout his tenure with the promotion, which ended recently on awful terms. What's more, White casts doubt on his injury claims.
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September 27, 2014
Belfort Forgives Sonnen, Who Also Forgives Silva
Ahead of his next gig as a color analyst for Battlegrounds O.N.E. on Oct. 3 alongside Jim Ross, who will be taking on the play-by-play duties, Sonnen gave his thoughts about Wanderlei Silva's recent suspension and fine from NSAC.
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September 26, 2014
You Just Got Pete Rose'd
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White bans Wanderlei Silva from UFC Hall of Fame and says "The Axe Murderer" has been "Pete Rose'd" after earning a lifetime ban from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for evading a drug test.
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September 25, 2014
Wandy Sticks Up For Sonnen, Slams UFC 'Freak Show'
Wanderlei Silva explains why he decided to abruptly walk away from MMA and UFC, saying that he didn't want to be part of the "freak show" that pays pennies and turns its back on fighters like Chael Sonnen.
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September 25, 2014
Wandy Pee Flee Not Like Rice KO Or NFL Stick-Gate
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan slammed NSAC for its "unreasonable" punishment for "The Axe Murderer" at this week's disciplinary hearing, insisting Wandy isn't doing "evil shit" like NFL's Ray Rice or Adrian Peterson.
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September 24, 2014
Smoke Screen! White Reacts To Sad Silva NSAC Saga
Dana White gives his thoughts on the timing of Wanderlei Silva's retirement message, saying he isn't surprised he decided to do it a few days before he was set to get punished by NSAC for evading a drug test earlier this year. Smoke screen!
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September 24, 2014
Wandy Explodes, Declares War On NSAC
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Wanderlei Silva erupts on Twitter, declares war on "sons of bitches" at Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) following $70,000 fine lifetime ban from mixed martial arts (MMA).
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September 23, 2014
Banned For Life
Wanderlei Silva did not appear before the NSAC today (Sept. 23, 2014) to answer for his dodged drug test earlier this year. But he was still fined $70,000 and issued a lifetime ban from mixed martial arts (MMA) in Nevada.