Wanderlei Silva faces Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson in September at Bellator

W. Silva announced his return to training and the fight against Rampage on your Instagram. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook BellatorMMA

The fourth meeting between Wanderlei Silva and Quinton'Rampage' Jackson already has a day and place for it to happen. “Crazy Dog” announced this Wednesday (20) through his social networks that the duel will take place on September 29, in the main fight at the Bellator event in San Jose, California.

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“As they say, it is very difficult for a good professional to retire. I just received a call from Bellator inviting me to participate on September 29th in the “main event” against Quinton jackson, in California. It's our fourth fight, in the first three (fights) I won two and lost one, so it's 2-1 for me” said Wanderlei.

It is with great honor that I announce my return to MMA, on September 29th in California, I will do the @bellatormma Main Event against @rampage4real it will be our 4th fight, I am very happy with my return and without a doubt it will be a great show for everyone you!🇧🇷 I count on the fans and support of all my friends who have always been present throughout my career, LET'S GO WITH EVERYTHING!! • • • @bellatormma josealdojunioroficial @minotauromma @michaelcostamma @serginhoalliance @lucasmineiromma @evolucaothaibr @evolucaothai @fabianoboxer @andrevenum @venum_br @drdalledone @arthur.kings @paulohorse @guilherme_guimma @bettegafer @thedoctorspider @henrique_fogaca29 @criscyborg @sergioboaz @canal combat

A publication shared by Wanderlei Silva (@wandfc) on Jun 20, 2018 at 7:13 am PDT

The Brazilian has not fought since July last year, when he lost to Chael Sonnen at Bellator 180. The fight was expected for three years, as both fighters were coaches on the reality show The Ultimate Fighter Brasil 3, but did not fight in the final event.

With a record of 49 fights, with 35 wins, 13 losses and one draw, Wanderlei faced Rampage for the first time in 2003, at Pride, when he won by knockout. In 2004, he knocked him out again at the same Japanese event. The third meeting was in the UFC, in 2008, which ended with a victory for Rampage by knockout.

“Do you know when you stop training for a period and come back? I'm feeling the pain, and also the good side of seeing the technique returning, the speed, the explosion. I'm getting help from my coach André Dida here in Curitiba. I'm here resuming training, putting my gloves back on so that, God willing, I can bring another victory”, concluded Cachorro Louco.

'Rampage' does not come at a good time, as he lost his last two fights against Muhammed 'King mo' Lawal and de Sonnen.

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