With a career marked by great fights, thousands of fans and an always sharp tongue, Wanderlei Silva He wrote his name in the history of MMA, being considered one of the biggest names in the sport in Brazil and the world. But after being knocked out in just 27 seconds by Chris Leben at UFC 132, the “Mad Dog” career may be coming to an end.
During the press conference for the event, which was held in the early hours of Saturday (2) to Sunday (3), in Las Vegas, UFC president, Dana White, stated that the Brazilian fighter should retire.
“This should definitely be the end of the trajectory of Wanderlei Silva”, stated the top hat.
In his career as a professional, Wanderlei Silva accumulated 33 wins, 11 defeats and one draw. In the most memorable moment of his career, the athlete from Curitiba won the PRIDE GP in 2003, and defended the Japanese organization's reign in the light heavyweight division for six years.
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