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UFC 163 official for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Aldo vs. Pettis and Maia vs. Koscheck confirmed

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

UFC officials confirmed that they will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this August, as Jose Aldo defends his FW belt against Anthony Pettis in the main event.

UFC 163: ‘Aldo vs. Pettis' confirmed for Aug. 3 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

UFC officials confirmed UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" for Aug. 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event features a featherweight championship main event of Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis.

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold results and post-fight analysis

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 11:24 PM EDT

Tim B. takes a look at an event that was full of finishes and crazy happenings.

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold - Chris Camozzi vs. Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 11:24 AM EDT

Dallas Winston rattles off background info, fighter characteristics and match-up analysis for the UFC on FX 8 co-main event featuring middleweights Chris Camozzi and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza.

UFC Quick Quote: Anderson Silva doesn't like to fight Brazilians

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva tells Karyn Bryant on FUEL TV's "UFC From All Angles" that he does not enjoy fighting Brazilian fighters in the Octagon.

UFC 163 fight card and rumors for 'Aldo vs. Pettis' on August 3 in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 3:32 PM EDT

Latest UFC 163 fight card and rumors for the upcoming "Aldo vs. Pettis" pay-per-view (PPV) event on Aug. 8, 2013 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring a five-round featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis.

MMA Roundtable: Fighters and media, Fight Master, Sonnen vs. Silva, and Rockhold

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

Fighters' media responsibilities; Fight Master; Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen and Luke Rockhold's prospects are all up for discussion this week.

Chael Sonnen: MMA career retrospective (Pt. 1)

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

With the latest championship loss of Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 at the destructive hands of Jon Jones all but a distant mixed martial arts (MMA) memory, we take a look back at the professional fight career of Chael P. Sonnen: Wrestler, fighter, talker.

UFC 163: Josh Koscheck vs. Demian Maia in the works for Aug. 3 in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 10:13 AM EDT

Longtime veterans Josh Koscheck and Demian Maia have been penciled in to clash for a spot in the 170-pound "mix" at the upcoming UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" pay-per-view (PPV) event on Aug. 3, 2013 in Brazil.

Demian Maia vs. Josh Koscheck announced for UFC 163

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 1, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

The UFC has announced that Demian Maia will take on Josh Koscheck at UFC 163 the August, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Morning Report: Chael Sonnen staying at 205, turns attention towards Wanderlei Silva

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 1, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

It didn't take long for Chael Sonnen to decide his fate. And true to form, it took even less time for "The American Gangster" to turn his sights towards his next target.

Demian Maia vs. Josh Koscheck targeted for UFC 163 in August

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2013 10:49 PM EDT

Demian Maia vs. Josh Koschech is slated to take place on the Aug. 3 card, MMAFighting.com confirmed with sources close to the fight. The UFC has yet to officially announced the 170-pound fight.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 159 'Jones vs Sonnen' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 159 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC 159 fight card: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 26, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at tomorrow night's (April 27, 2013) UFC 159 main event between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and undeserving challenger Chael Sonnen. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 159 complete fighter breakdown, Chael P. Sonnen edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 159 headliner Chael Sonnen, who will make his 205-pound return against Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones this weekend in Newark, N.J.

UFC 159 fight card: Alan Belcher vs Michael Bisping preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 co-main event between middleweights Alan Belcher and Michael Bisping. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 159 Press Conference Media Day News and Notes: Jon Jones Edition

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 4:36 PM EDT

MMAmania.com's own Cory Braiterman was on the scene and has plenty of fun tidbits to share from today's UFC 159 media day. Hear from Jon Jones in this special "Bones" edition of news and notes from New York City.

Vinny Magalhaes says they'll need two referees for his UFC 159 bout with Phil Davis

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 24, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Vinny Magalhaes is trash talking his way to Newark leading up to his UFC 159 fight with Phil Davis.

UFC 159 fight card: Phil Davis vs Vinny Magalhaes preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 main card bout between light heavyweight prospects Phil Davis and Vinny Magalhaes. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC on Fox 7 'Henderson vs Melendez' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC on Fox 7 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

Nickname --	Birthdate 11/6/1977
Height / Weight 6'0" - 170lbs	Place of Birth Sao Paolo, Brazil

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