Why Wanderlei Silva Was Pulled From Bellator Event, UFC 180 Video, Chael Sonnen's New Gig

By Wrestling Inc. Staff

- The first episode of UFC 180: Embedded has been released, and you can see it in the video above. The series highlights a trip to a local Brazilian jiu-jitsu event with Fabricio Werdum, who meets Mark Hunt for the interim heavyweight title this Saturday night.

Wrestling Inc. will have complete main card coverage of the card.

- Chael Sonnen has a new job, signing a contract with ESPN. Sonnen will work as an analyst this weekend for coverage on the network of UFC 180. He will anchor the pre- and post-fight coverage on "SportsCenter."

Sonnen was released from his contract with FOX Sports 1 after failing a series of drug tests earlier this year. He was also suspended from fighting, though he has competed at Metamoris recently.

"The industry leader in sports and ESPN have finally joined forces. You're welcome, wait! These mics hot? The biggest thing to happen to ESPN since well nothing really comes close," Sonnen said in a press release. "In all seriousness, to ESPN, to Disney, to the Hearst Corporation and to all the viewers?you're welcome. From one industry leader to another, I look forward to the opportunity of bringing my stories, insight and unique perspective of mixed martial arts to the network."

- Wanderlei Silva will not be appearing at the fan fest event for Bellator 131 this week, the promotion announced via Twitter. "The Axe Murderer" was set to appear with Royce Gracie, Randy Couture and Frank Shamrock, but "prior contractual obligations."

Silva was suspended indefinitely by the Nevada Athletic Commission for refusing to submit to a drug test earlier this year.

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