Scott Coker and Wanderlei Silva The next phase of the career of MMA legend Wanderlei Silva began today with the announcement that “The Axe Murderer” has signed with Bellator. The 39-year-old Silva (35-12-1 MMA, 5-7 UFC), the promotion today announced, has signed an exclusive multi-fight, multi-year deal. The signing appeared to be an inevitability after Bellator President Scott Coker said recently that the promotion was having serious talks with the former UFC standout and PRIDE champion about coming out of retirement. But Silva’s first fight with the company may be a ways off. In February, the Nevada State Athletic Commission voted to suspend Silva for three years following a re-hearing on a lifetime ban issued about a year and a half ago. The NSAC banned Silva and fined him $70,000 for evading a drug test in connection with a proposed fight against Chael Sonnen at UFC 175.
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‘The Axe Murderer’ comes out of retirement: Wanderlei Silva signs with Bellator – MMA Junkie