Rafaello Oliveira Fight News

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman fight card bout order set

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 6, 2013 6:52 PM EDT

The bout order is set for UFC 162, which goes down on July 6th in Vegas.

John Makdessi out, Rafaello Oliveira fights Edson Barboza at UFC 162

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 31, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Oh no, the injuries will not stop. This time John Makdessi is out of his scheduled fight with Edson Barboza at UFC 162.

Edson Barboza vs. Rafaello Oliveira booked for UFC 162 on July 6 with John Makdessi hurt

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 31, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

With John Makdessi hurt, Edson Barboza now fights Rafaello Oliveira at the upcoming UFC 162 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., July 6, 2013, at the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 31, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

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.

Edson Barboza faces Rafaello Oliveira at UFC 162 following John Makdessi injury

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on May 30, 2013 10:43 PM EDT

Edson Barboza will now meet Rafaello Oliveira after John Makdessi, Barboza's original opponent, withdrew from the fight due to an undisclosed injury, MMAFighting.com confirmed with sources close to the fight.

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

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.

UFC on FX 6 results recap: Norman Parke vs Colin Fletcher fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 15, 2012 8:02 AM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's UFC on FX 6 main card bout featuring the TUF Smashes lightweight finals between Norman Parke and Colin Fletcher. What technical advantage Parke cruise? Find out inside.

Michael Chiesa off UFC on FOX 5 fight card due to illness

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Dec 3, 2012 11:31 AM EST

Michael Chiesa has withdrawn from his bout with Marcus LeVesseur at UFC on FOX 5 due to lillness. As a result, the entire bout has been scrapped.

TUF 15 champ Michael Chiesa pulled from UFC on FOX 5 card due to illness

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Dec 3, 2012 9:20 AM EST

TUF 15 champ Mike Chiesa is calling in sick for the upcoming UFC on FOX 5 event this Saturday night in Seattle. Will the promotion be able to find a replacement for Marcus LeVessuer on just a few days notice?

Morning Report: Dana White closes book on Fedor-Lesnar, says dos Santos 'begged' him for Alistair Overeem fight

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Oct 25, 2012 8:01 AM EDT

Junior dos Santos "begged" for a fight against Alistair Overeem instead of Cain Velasquez, Dana White closes the book on Brock Lesnar v. Fedor Emelianenko, and MMA pioneer Jeff Blatnick tragically passes away on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Michael Chiesa vs. Marcus LeVesseur booked for UFC on FOX 5 with Rafaello Oliveira hurt (Updated)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 24, 2012 1:30 PM EDT

An injury to Rafaello Oliveira has forced the Brazilian out of his upcoming UFC on FOX 5 bout against Michael Chiesa, who now faces late replacement Marcus LeVesseur.

UFC on FOX 5: Rafaello Oliveira pulls out of fight with Michael Chiesa

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Oct 24, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

The preliminary card of UFC on FOX 5 takes a hit as Rafaello Oliveira pulls out of his lightweight matchup against Mike Chiesa. Marcus LeVesseur steps in as the replacement.

Broken hand knocks Rafaello Oliveira out of UFC on FOX 5 bout with Michael Chiesa

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Oct 24, 2012 7:56 AM EDT

A hand injury has sidelined Rafaello Oliveira, knocking him out of his UFC on FOX 5 with recent TUF winner Michael Chiesa.

UFC on Fox 5 fight card: Henderson vs. Diaz

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Oct 11, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

Check out the current card for UFC on Fox 5, scheduled for December 8th in Seattle, WA.

UFC On FOX 5 fight card: Henderson vs. Diaz

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Sep 24, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow takes a look at the current status of an ultra-stacked fight card headed for Seattle, WA as part of UFC on FOX 5 on December 8th.

10 UFC Events Left In 2012, 10 Fighter Storylines To Watch

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Sep 21, 2012 1:11 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow's Josh Nason mined the undercards of the remaining 10 UFC events of 2012 and found 10 fighters with a lot to win or lose.

Mike Chiesa Reflects on TUF, Focuses on Future

by Andy Samuelson from MMA Fighting on Sep 16, 2012 5:03 PM EDT

Mike Chiesa admits he briefly got caught up in his newfound fame after winning TUF No. 15, but says he's all business now as he prepares for his UFC debut.

The MMA Hour Is Back

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Sep 10, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Find out what Rousey, Evans, Nelson and more had to say now

Ultimate Fighter Winner Michael Chiesa Set To Fight Rafaello Oliveira at UFC On Fox 5

by George Halvatzis Jr. from Bloody Elbow on Aug 30, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

Mike Chiesa, a recent winner of The Ultimate Fighter, is set to take on fellow grappler, BJJ black belt Rafaello Oliveira. The two will meet at UFC on Fox 5 in Seattle.

UFC on FOX 5 fight card gets Michael Chiesa vs Rafaello Oliveira, Scott Jorgensen vs John Albert

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Aug 30, 2012 9:30 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 5 fight card update: Michael Chiesa vs Rafaello Oliveira and Scott Jorgensen vs John Albert are the latest additions to the event that will emanate from the KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., on Dec. 8, 2012.

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