UFC President Dana White says he's already got Ronaldo Souza vs. Yushin Okami paired off for what will likely be a middleweight number one contender's bout at an upcoming UFC event, date and venue to be determined.
Check out the latest rankings for the 185-pound division both in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and mixed martial arts (MMA) overall. Some big changes to this month's list following UFC on FX 8, which featured four top 10 middleweight fighters.
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.
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.
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.
Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" edition, featuring main card winners Belfort, Souza, dos Anjos and Natal. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.
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.
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.
Vitor Belfort was victorious once against in his home country of Brazil by defeating Luke Rockhold the main event of UFC on FX 8 on Saturday (May 18, 2013). After a successful performance we ask; what's next for "The Phenom"?
UFC on FX 8 in Brazil was a high-paced night of action. Vitor Belfort was the biggest winner with his knockout of Luke Rockhold, while Rockhold was the biggest loser of the night for his loss highlight reel defeat. Find out why inside!
Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold UFC on FX 8 results recap from last night (Sat., May 18, 2013) online from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, including winners and losers, as well as video coverage of spinning heel kick knockout in main event.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort earned an extra $50,000 with his spectacular spinning heel kick that floored the former Strikeforce middleweight champion and garnered Belfort a first-round stoppage victory.
Vitor Belfort's spinning kick KO of Luke Rockhold was easily worthy of KOTN honors, as was Jacare's win over Chris Camozzi for SOTN, but see who took home FOTN.
The mixed martial arts community reacts to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout of Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's impressive UFC debut, and more.
Dana White: 'Jacare Souza vs. Yushin Okami is the fight we're going to make'
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 11:14 AM EDT
Dana White: Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza vs. Yushin Okami 'will happen'
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 7:39 PM EDT
SB Nation middleweight rankings: Vitor Belfort takes second spot
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (Middleweight): Vitor Belfort knocks Chris Weidman from number two spot
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 9:47 AM EDT
The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
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
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
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
UFC on FX 8 results recap: Main card
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FX 8 main card winners?
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 8:00 PM EDT
Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FX 8
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 4:00 PM EDT
'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
UFC on FX 8 results recap: Who is next for Vitor Belfort?
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 1:00 PM EDT
UFC on FX 8 Judo Chop: Jacare Souza Plays Transitional Chess with Chris Camozzi
by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
UFC on FX 8 results recap: Ronaldo Souza vs Chris Camozzi fight review and analysis
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:59 AM EDT
UFC on FX 8 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold' in Brazil
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:00 AM EDT
UFC on FX 8 'Belfort vs Rockhold' results recap from last night in Brazil
by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 7:00 AM EDT
UFC on FX 8 bonuses: Vitor Belfort's knockout earns him $50,000
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 12:01 AM EDT
UFC on FX 8 results: Vitor Belfort and Jacare Souza among $50,000 bonus recipients
by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 11:50 PM EDT
UFC on FX 8 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout, 'Jacare' vs. Camozzi, more
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 11:48 PM EDT