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The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

Vitor Belfort asks for forgiveness following 'immature' request to have reporter beaten over repeated TRT questions

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 9:46 AM EDT

Vitor Belfort asks for forgiveness after calling for a reporter to be beaten over TRT questions at last weekend's UFC on FX 8 press conference at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil. "The Phenom" said it was "immature" and the "wrong call."

Morning Report: Jon Jones eyeing two more fights in 2013; Tara LaRosa accuses MMA manager of crooked practices

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Jon Jones eyes two more fights in 2013, WMMA pioneer Tara LaRosa accuses manager Brett Atchley of foul play, Bryan Caraway responds to recent allegations, plus the latest promo from NickTheFace.

UFC fighter rankings: Jacare, Lentz, Lineker moving on up

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Nik Lentz, John Lineker, and Jacare Souza moved up in the official UFC rankings due to their UFC on FX 8 wins, while Luke Rockhold tumbled.

Strikeforce vs. UFC: How the fighters stack up by promotion

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

Since the former San Jose-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion was shut down earlier this year, a total of 35 fights featuring "forced crossover" Strikeforce fighters have taken place. How have they done in UFC so far? All the numbers, inside.

Blackzilians owner opens up on Belfort's work ethic, future plans and coaching changes

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 1:12 PM EDT

Blackzilians team owner, Glenn Robinson discusses Vitor Belfort's work ethic, TRT, future plans and the coaching changes he's made in this exclusive interview.

Luke Rockhold goes back to the drawing board after loss to Belfort at UFC on FX 8

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 12:02 PM EDT

Going into his UFC on FX 8 bout with Vitor Belfort, former Strikeforce champ Luke Rockhold was in the hunt for the UFC Middleweight title, following a quick and ugly loss he's looking at starting all over.

Vitor Belfort wanted MMA reporter beaten for asking him TRT questions at UFC on FX 8 presser in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 10:17 AM EDT

Vitor Belfort, fresh off his win over Luke Rockhold, asked to have reporter John Morgan from MMA Junkie "beat" for asking him about TRT at the UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference last Saturday night (May 18, 2013) in Brazil.

Monday Morning Hangover: Luke Rockhold fails to back up his trash talk against Vitor Belfort in Brazil

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 9:18 AM EDT

Luke Rockhold -- among all of last Saturday night's losers in Brazil -- is likely suffering from the worst post-fight hangover after his battle against Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 8, which took place on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina.

UFC on FX 8 results recap: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold event wrap up from Brazil

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Wrapping up the UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that took place on Sat., May 18, 2013, at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, featuring Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold and much, much more.

Morning Report: John Cholish retires from MMA, urges UFC to raise low fighter compensation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

John Cholish retired from MMA over the weekend, but not before kicking the door down and criticizing the low wage scale the UFC demands of its fighters.

UFC Quick Quote: TRT had ‘nothing to do' with Vitor Belfort's knockout of Luke Rockhold

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold says testosterone-replacement-therapy (TRT) had absolutely nothing to do with his knockout loss to Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC on FX 8 on Saturday night (May 18, 2013).

UFC on FX 8 results recap: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

Take a look back at the UFC on FX 8 main event bout between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold. Belfort won by knockout in spectacular fashion.

UFC on FX 8 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC on FX 8 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that took place May 18, 2013 in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

UFC on FX 8 results: Fights to make for the top fighters

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 shook up a couple of division a bit I guess, so who should these guys fight next?

UFC on FX 8 results: Luke Rockhold hoping for quick UFC return after debut loss to Vitor Belfort

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold wants to get back in the cage as soon as possible following a first-round knockout loss to Vitor Belfort in his UFC debut Saturday night (May 18, 2013) in the UFC on FX 8 main event.

UFC On FX 8 results: Is TRT unfairly changing fan perception of Vitor Belfort?

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 4:06 PM EDT

In the few months since Belfort's exemption for synthetic testosterone was reported, the former champ has faced a lot of criticism for his recent success. However, Vitor's always been very talented and that didn't change because of TRT

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FX 8

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Vitor Belfort should have earned a middleweight title shot based on his first-round knockout win over former Strikeforce champ Luke Rockhold, while another Strikeforce alum, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, added his name to the top contender list Saturday.

'Jacare' Souza heard Chris Camozzi's neck 'snapping', but isn't ready for Vitor Belfort just yet

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 3:50 PM EDT

Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza had about as impressive a UFC debut as a fighter can ask for and while he wants to face the best middleweights out there, he isn't sure he's ready to fight Vitor Belfort just yet.

UFC Quick Quote: Vitor Belfort is a 'T-Rex surviving in a new jungle'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 main event winner Vitor Belfort compares his ability to compete at the top level of the sport at 36 years of age to a "T-Rex surviving in a new jungle."

Nickname --	Birthdate 10/17/1984
Height / Weight 6'3" - 185	Place of Birth Santa Cruz, California, United States

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