Wanderlei Silva Looking To Change Weight Classes Upon Return

[No More Sorrow]

Silva told Sherdog.com, he wants to come back next year in a new weight class:

"I want to either fight a catchweight bout at 198 pounds or at light heavyweight. At middleweight, I'm very hungry (laughs). Right now, I'm doing weight training and some shadow boxing. I'm kind of on vacation now, paying attention to the family, but next year the Wand is back."


"The Axe Murderer" was actually 2-1 in his short run at 185-pounds, with the loss to Franklin coming at a 190-pound catchweight. Despite his success in the smaller class, Silva wants to head back up to swim with the sharks at light heavyweight. But against who?


"Actually, anyone they offer is good for me. I'll face whomever the UFC wants.

I wouldn't mind another Silva vs. Hendo fight sometime next year, likely wont' happen though as Hendo will likely be in a title fight at some point within the next 12 months.

Who would you like to see Silva fight should he return to Light-Heavy weight?

 

[Slim]

Silva back at light heavyweight? Why? Mannnnn... hope he doesn't get messed up.

But as far as a possible fight. I dunno. I wouldn't mind some interesting pairings.

Wandy vs. Chael needs to happen Wandy vs. Suga would be one extremely interesting fight.

 

[No More Sorrow]

I'm kind of surprised Wandy doesn't want the Belfort fight seeing as he pretty much came out and said Vitor was afraid of him back when they were supposed to fight at UFC 147 in June.

 

[Slim]

maybe they could meet at catchweight. Doubt Vitor would want to move back up to light heavyweight. But that fight needs to happen. The rematch.

 

[Embrace Thou Maryse]

All those rematches are bad for Wandy though, at this point of his career Hendo and Vitor would both wreck him with ease. He just needs to hang it up already, though if he persists there are a lot of overhyped yobs at LHW that he could beat down on his way out.

 

[Slim]

Well you don't wanna just give Wandy any ole fighter. He still has name value.

 

[Deezy]

Just give Wandy a guy who will trade with him and give him an exciting fight.

Rematch with Rich Franklin.

 

[The Cork]

If he fights Belfort or Hendo they will hit his chin for a home run.

A battle of the bums vs Rampage wouldn't be too bad I guess.

 

[Embrace Thou Maryse]

Having a fourth fight between Rampage and Wandy just seems pointless and would be a let down compared to the first 2 fights.

 

[Slim]

Yeah I was bout to say... no need for Rampage and Wandy to have a 4th fight. Wandy hasn't tarnished himself like Rampage has so to put him in that sorta fight... just... doesn't seem right at all. Seems more like punishment.

 

[The Cork]

Having a fourth fight between Rampage and Wandy just seems pointless and would be a let down compared to the first 2 fights.

It should be on the Facebook prelims so nobody has to watch it, cut them both after the fight.

 

[Slim]

What has Wandy done to warrant a Facebook prelim fight?

I mean Rampage has been a delusional idiot, has been backing out of fights, claiming injuries, doing stupid stuff, saying stupid stuff. I mean yeah I can see Rampage being buried... but why Wandy? He's been a model fighter for UFC. Yeah he can't take too much hits like he used to... but the guy has done everything asked of him and hasn't caused any sort of problems.

 

[Deezy]

Wandy has fans still, Rampage, not so much.

Just because a guy can't make another run to the title doesn't mean he doesn't have value.