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UFC on FX 8 fight card: What's at stake?

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

What stakes do Saturday's main card UFC on FX 8 competitors face? We explore the risks, opportunities and what lies ahead.

Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold full fight video preview for UFC on FX 8

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 10:31 AM EDT

Check out this video preview of the UFC on FX 8 middleweight main event bout pitting Vitor Belfort against Luke Rockhold later on this evening (Sat., May 18, 2013) in Brazil.

UFC Quick Quote: Chael Sonnen says Vitor Belfort is ‘almost unstoppable' at middleweight

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 12:02 AM EDT

Chael Sonnen provided some kind words towards Vitor Belfort on the UFC on FX 8 weigh-in show, saying that he believes "The Phenom" is "almost unstoppable" when competing in the middleweight division.

UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson names his favorite fight, fighters and more

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 11:11 PM EDT

Demetrious Johnson hosted an online Q&A session with The Seattle Times on Thursday (May 16, 2013) and provided some insight on his favorite fight, fighters and more.

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.

Trainer: Anderson Silva should fight Jon Jones, then retire as the best ever

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 2:19 PM EDT

Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones super fight? Sounds like someone on Team Spider is already looking past Chris Weidman, who challenges Silva for the belt at UFC 162 on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Fightweets: T.J. Grant vows to 'get people's attention'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 1:19 PM EDT

T.J. Grant noticed the people who criticized the decision to give the winner of his match with Gray Maynard a title shot. The Canadian lightweight says he'll go out and change people's minds.

UFC on FX 8 main event breakdown: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 12:05 PM EDT

Luke Rockhold chases the biggest win of his career on Vitor Belfort's home soil. Mike Chiappetta analyzes Saturday night's main event matchup.

UFC Quick Quote: Luke Rockhold is a brown belt in 'legitsu'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

Former Strikeforce 185-pound champion Luke Rockhold will bring his legit grappling skills to his UFC on FX 8 middleweight main event against Vitor Belfort this Saturday night (May 18, 2013) at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Best of the Best: MMAmania.com's UFC/MMA week in review (5/12/13)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 9:08 AM EDT

Check out the best of MMAmania.com this past week. Did you get nominated for the best comments, fanposts or more? Come see for yourself inside.

Morning Report: Nate Diaz to either be 'fined, suspended, or cut' for homophobic slur, manager responds

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 8:05 AM EDT

Nate Diaz could either be "fined, suspended or cut" by the UFC this morning. Regardless, Diaz's manager Mike Kogan defended his client and urged his followers to look up the offending slur on Urban Dictionary.

UFC on FX 8 complete fighter breakdown, Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 10:15 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC on FX 8 headliner Vitor Belfort, who will look to continue his 185-pound contender assault vs. Strikeforce import Luke Rockhold on May 18.

Winner's Circle: What a victory means for UFC on FX 8's featured fighters

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 8:16 PM EDT

What does a victory at UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" this Saturday (May 18, 2013) mean for Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo Souza and Chris Camozzi? Find out inside.

UFC on FX 8 fight card: Vitor Belfort vs Luke Rockhold preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 7:04 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger has a complete preview of Saturday night's UFC on FX 8 main event between Luke Rockhold and Vitor Belfort. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Wanderlei Silva says there’s a ‘big probability’ he will knock Chael Sonnen out and break his nose if given the fight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 4:02 PM EDT

Not only does UFC fan favorite Wanderlei Silva want suck Chael Sonnen’s blood after he hurts him, he also wants to break his nose and put him to sleep should he finally get the call to face "The American Gangster" inside the Octagon.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? - Anderson Silva in English Class, Ocho Cinco vs. Jon Jones

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 9:27 AM EDT

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva; Nick Diaz's War MMA targeting summer debut

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 8:07 AM EDT

Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva, Cat Zingano joins Black House, and Nick Diaz's new fight promotion, War MMA, targets its summer debut.

Latest UFC on FX 8 odds and betting guide for 'Belfort vs Rockhold' in Brazil

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 11:04 PM EDT

Get latest UFC on FX 8 odds online for upcoming Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold main event, along with the rest of the MMA fight card set for Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on May 18, 2013, including best bets, favorites and underdogs.

UFC 160: 'Bigfoot' Silva doesn't believe in MMA 'superheroes,' says no one is 'invincible' ahead of Cain Velasquez rematch

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 9:11 PM EDT

Antonio Silva says he loves having the underdog role in his fights so he can go out and prove people wrong. And when "Bigfoot" steps in the cage to face Cain Velasquez at UFC 160, he plans to prove there are no superheroes in MMA, as well.

UFC on FX 8 preview: Four burning questions going into ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold' in Brazil

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 8:40 PM EDT

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time a major event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into UFC on FX 8 this Saturday (May 18, 2013), but here are four burning questions to consider before fight night.

Nickname The Spider	Birthdate 4/14/1975
Height / Weight 6'2" - 185	Place of Birth Sao Paolo, Brazil

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