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Thales Leites

Nickname -- Birthdate 9/6/1981
Height / Weight 6'1" - 185 Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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UFC 163: Aldo vs. Jung

Aug 3, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Thales Leites vs Tom Watson

UFC 163 fight card: Yahya vs. Clopton, Nunes vs. Gaff added

A bantamweight clash between Rani Yahya and Josh Clopton, along with a women's bantamweight fight between Amanda Nunes and Shiela Gaff, have been added to UFC 163 on Aug. 3.

UFC 163: Aldo vs. Pettis fight card shaping up

A look at the early card for UFC 163, which goes down August 3rd in Brazil.

Thales Leites set for Octagon return against Tom Watson at UFC 163 in Rio

Thales Leites returns to the Octagon to fight Tom Watson at the upcoming UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" pay-per-view (PPV) event, which takes place on Aug. 3, 2013 from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Morning Report: Tito Ortiz responds to Jenna Jameson's accusations of drug abuse

Tito Ortiz responds to allegations of drug abuse, Tim Sylvia somehow misses weight, plus Wanderlei Silva targets a return date and Anthony Pettis pummels a Brazilian 'Jackass' troupe.

Thales Leites returns to the UFC, fights Tom Watson at UFC 163

Former UFC title challenger Thales Leites returns to the Octagon to battle English slugger Tom Watson at UFC 163.

Thales Leites vs. Tom Watson official for UFC 163

Former middleweight title challenger Thales Leites makes his UFC return against England's Tom Watson at UFC 163 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

UFC 160 in Tweets: Pros react to Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and T.J. Grant knockouts, more

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Cain Velasquez's dominant performance, Junior dos Santos' electric knockout, T.J. Grant's career-changing KO, and more.

Thales Leites returns to the UFC, targeting fight at UFC 163 in Brazil

Former middleweight title challenger Thales Leites is returning to the UFC after a four year absence from the organization.

Morning Report: Dana White defends UFC decision to rescind Pat Healy's bonuses after positive marijuana test

The decision to rescind Pat Healy's $130,000 bonuses sparked controversy across the MMA community, but on Thursday UFC President Dana White vehemently defended the way in which the situation was handled.

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

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

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. Jung' on August 3 in Brazil (Updated)

Latest UFC 163 fight card and rumors for the upcoming "Aldo vs. Jung" pay-per-view (PPV) event on Aug. 3, 2013 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring a five-round featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Chan Sung Jung.

Chael Sonnen: MMA career retrospective (Pt. 1)

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 on FUEL TV 9 results: 24 post-event facts about 'Mousasi vs Latifi'

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 24 good facts. With UFC on FUEL TV 9 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Mousasi vs. Latifi" event that took place April 6, 2013, in Stockholm, Sweden.

UFC 158 fight card: Jake Ellenberger vs Nate Marquardt preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 158 main card bout between Jake Ellenberger and Nate Marquardt. What's the key to victory for both top welterweights? Find out inside.

UFC 157 Aftermath: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche proves WMMA's future bright

The performances put in by Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche on Saturday bodes well for the future of the women's bantamweight division.

Morning Report: UFC roster cuts; Anderson Silva's manager wants champion vs. champion fight against Luke Rockhold

Four fighters are cut from the UFC and Anderson Silva's manager calls out Luke Rockhold for a champion vs. champion unification bout on today's edition of the Morning Report.

The MMA Roundtable: Nick Diaz returns, TUF revamp, middleweights, and Rick Hawn

It's an eventful time in the mixed martial arts world. MMAFighting's Dave Doyle and Shaun Al-Shatti talk Nick Diaz's return, TUF's revamp, and more.

Chris Weidman has Anderson Silva 'beat in a lot of areas,' understands why 'Spider' won't fight him

Chris Weidman believes it's time he gets what he "deserves," which is a chance to vie for UFC gold against the UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, now that Michael Bisping is out of the picture. Will the UFC (or "Spider") grant him his wish?

Strikeforce fight card: Nate Marquardt vs Tarec Saffiedine preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's Strikeforce main event between welterweight champion Nate Marquardt and challenger Tarec Saffiedine. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out below.
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