Joe Silva to Step Down as UFC Matchmaker by End of 2016

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It is the end of an era for matchmaking in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Joe Silva, who booked matchups for fighters from 155 pounds to heavyweight in the Las Vegas-based promotion, will part ways with the UFC by the end of 2016. Sherdog.com on Wednesday confirmed with a source close to the situation that Silva will retire from his position. TalkMMA first reported Silva’s departure via Twitter.Silva’s UFC tenure dates back to before the company was purchased by Zuffa in 2001, as he answered an ad taken out by …

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