UFC changes plans and fight between Wand and Sonnen takes place in Brazil

To the delight of fans, a duel between Sonnen and Wand will take place in Brazil. Photo: UFC

A turnaround in the UFC's plans meant that the fight between Chael Sonnen e Wanderlei Silva, which had already been announced for the same event as the middleweight belt dispute between Chris Weidman e Vitor belfort, leave the UFC 173 card, which takes place on May 24, in Las Vegas (USA). Through a note published on its official website, the organization confirmed that the duel will now take place in Brazil, a week later, on May 31st.

“The long-awaited clash between the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Chael Sonnen e Wanderlei Silva has a new date and at home. UFC president Dana White announced this Thursday (13) that the light heavyweight fight will now be the main event of a show in Brazil on May 31. Sonnen vs Wand was originally scheduled to take place in Las Vegas as the co-main event of UFC 173, which is headlined by a middleweight title fight involving Chris Weidman e Vitor belfort. The city and location for Sonnen-Silva will be announced soon”, says the statement published by the organization.

The Ultimate announcement explains a recent message published by Chael Sonnen on your official profile on Twitter. On February 6th, the North American sent a message to his disaffected Wanderlei Silva. “Hey, stupid. I decide where we fight and your city, Las Vegas, is OUT! Stay tuned for more details”, published the loudmouth on the microblogging network. Long-time rivals, Wanderlei Silva e Chael Sonnen They are the coaches of TUF Brasil 3, scheduled to premiere on TV in March.

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