(Video courtesy of MMAWeekly.com partner MMAHeat ) The MMA world was turned on its head on Wednesday when it came to light that Wanderlei Silva would not be fighting Chael Sonnen at UFC 175 on July 5 after all. The move came after months of build-up, but never surprised Sonnen, who has said all along that Silva would find a way to get out of the bout. After failing to apply for a license to fight in Nevada, Silva is out, and the UFC’s No. 1 middleweight contender, Vitor Belfort , is in. Belfort has submitted his application for a license and passed his required medicals, but still faces the final hurdle of going before the Nevada State Athletic Commission for a comprehensive review because he has passed the age of 35
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Did Wanderlei Silva’s Past Finally Catch Up to Him? Chael Sonnen Weighs In – MMA Weekly