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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.

Ralek Gracie using MMA's promotional sensibilities to revamp jiu-jitsu matches

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 11, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Metamoris founder and jiu-jitsu black belt Ralek Gracie believes there's a right and wrong way to promote the sport of jiu-jitsu. Many of those lessons can be found in following what MMA promoters have done to sell their fighters and stories.

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman main card set with five fights

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

The UFC 162 card on July 6th now has a set main card with five fights on tap.

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 162: Silva vs. Weidman fight card shaping up

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

A look at the early fight card for UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman on July 6th.

UFC on FX 8: Nik Lentz vs Hacran Dias booked for Brazil with Manny Gamburyan injured

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Mar 25, 2013 11:46 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 fight card update: Hacran Dias vs. Nik Lentz featherweight fight announced for UFC on FX 8, which takes place at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on May 18, 2013, with Manny Gamburyan hurt.

UFC Champion Ben Henderson and 4 Other Things For MMA Fans to Watch at the 2013 Pan Ams

by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on Mar 22, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

In the midst of a busy sports weekend grappling fans have a treat in the NCAA wrestling tournament and IBJJF Pan Ams will be taking place. Here are some things to watch, including Ben Henderson competing at brown belt.

Fixing What Isn't Broken: The Curious Case of King Mo

by Connor Ruebusch from Bloody Elbow on Mar 21, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Striking analyst Connor Ruebusch takes a look at the ever-changing style of Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, and how he has landed himself in hot water on more than one occasion by making unnecessary adjustments to his game.

UFC 158 complete fighter breakdown, Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Mar 14, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 158 headliner Georges St. Pierre, who this weekend will look to retain his 170-pound title at Nick Diaz's expense in Montreal.

Chris Leben will square off against Andrew Craig at UFC 162

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 12, 2013 10:15 PM EDT

A loser of three of his last four, Chris Leben hopes to avoid the chopping block when he returns for the UFC's Fourth of July weekend event.

Technique Talk: Chael Sonnen on the simplicity of successful MMA wrestling

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 9, 2013 12:00 PM EST

Is there a background or style that portends success in MMA? How much of pure wrestling is valuable in MMA? UFC middleweight turned light heavyweight Chael Sonnen explains the keys to success for having effective wrestling in mixed martial arts.

UFC 162 fight card and rumors for 'Silva vs. Weidman' on July 6 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 7, 2013 2:05 PM EST

Updated fight card and rumors for UFC 162: "Silva vs. Weidman," set to go down on July 6, 2013, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. See the full television line up and bout order for the Fourth of July Weekend extravaganza, inside.

Hugo Viana vs Francisco Rivera added to UFC on FX 8 in Brazil

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 5, 2013 11:30 PM EST

UFC on FX 8 fight card update: Bantamweight sluggers -- Francisco "Cisco" Rivera and Hugo "Wolverine" Viana -- are set to collide at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on May 18, 2013.

Roger Gracie vs. Tim Kennedy targeted for UFC 162, not UFC on FX 8

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 4, 2013 8:00 PM EST

An originally reported middleweight bout between Strikeforce veterans Roger Gracie and Tim Kennedy will likely take place on July 6th and not UFC on FX 8 in May.

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold fight card shaping up

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 4, 2013 7:00 PM EST

A look at the UFC's next trip to Brazil, an FX card in Santa Catarina with a big middleweight event between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold.

Strikeforce vets Tim Kennedy and Roger Gracie set for UFC on FX 8 clash on May 18

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Mar 4, 2013 4:16 PM EST

Strikeforce imports Tim Kennedy and Roger Gracie will both look to start their UFC career on the right foot on May 18, 2013, when they square off in a middleweight contest at UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" in Brazil.

Gracie vs. Kennedy, Ferreira vs. Dollaway added to UFC on FX 8

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 4, 2013 11:53 AM EST

Two middleweight bouts have been added to UFC on FX 8 in May. One involves a couple of ex-Strikeforce fighters, while the other sees a TUF Brazil winner facing a stiff challenge.

Morning Report: Chael Sonnen says Jon Jones is a 'considerably better' fighter than Anderson Silva

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 11, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Two losses haven't changed much. According to Chael Sonnen, UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is the "considerably better" fighter over Anderson Silva, and the gap isn't even close.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC 156

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Feb 5, 2013 9:00 AM EST

A number of career paths of major stars changed. The results affected millions of dollars in future revenue, both for some of the losers and even for the promotion.

Bloody Elbow January 2013 Meta-Rankings: Middleweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Jan 31, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Costa Philippou has jumped into the top 10 thanks to his brutal TKO of Tim Boetsch.

Nickname --	Birthdate 9/26/1981
Height / Weight 6'4" - 205	Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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