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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.

Watch UFC on FX 8 online stream tonight (May 18): Live video feed/TV details for 'Belfort vs Rockhold'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

Find out how to watch UFC on FX 8 fights LIVE online or anywhere else (iphone, Android), including local bars, for the Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold-led event that will take place from Arena Jaragua in Santa Carina, Brazil, TONIGHT (May 18, 2013).

Ronaldo Souza Is UFC on FX 8's 'Fighter to Watch' in Brazil

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

UFC on FX 8 preview: Ronaldo Souza, former Strikeforce champion, will make his Octagon debut tonight (May 18, 2013) at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, looking to put his top-shelf Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills on display against Chris Camozzi.

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 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: Guys like Wanderlei Silva can’t retire, he’s still a ‘kid’ who is ‘hungry’ for fights…and bonuses

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 6:03 PM EDT

Wanderlei Silva won’t walk away from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) any time soon according to trainer Rafael Cordiero. Why? Because "The Axe Murderer" is still a "kid" and has the "hunger" for big fights and huge "Fight Night" bonuses.

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's Luke Rockhold says Vitor Belfort 'will get his' after Thursday's face-off

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 17, 2013 1:18 PM EDT

Belfort and Rockhold are only a day away from their clash in the UFC Octagon. But, according to Luke, their face-off at the pre-fight press conference added fuel to the fire.

UFC on FX 8 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 predictions: MMAmania.com resident psychic Nostradumbass predicts the outcomes for all four main card bouts on this Saturday night's (May 18, 2013) "Belfort vs. Rockhold" fight card, emanating from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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.

UFC on FX 8: Rafael Natal vs. Joao Zeferino Preview and the Prognostication

by David Castillo from Bloody Elbow on May 17, 2013 11:39 AM EDT

Middleweights Rafael Natal and Joao Zeferino take center stage to open up the main card for UFC on FX 8.

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.

UFC on FX 8: Luke Rockhold says people undergoing TRT are ‘lacking something,’ plans to prove it against Vitor Belfort

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 3:01 PM EDT

Despite Vitor Belfort having the green light for TRT, Luke Rockhold says only fighters who "lack something" undergo the controversial treatment. And the all-natural fighter plans to expose "The Phenom" and his weakness at UFC on FX 8 in Brazil.

UFC on FX 8 Judo Chop: Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza and Passing the Guard

by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 12:02 PM EDT

T.P. Grant looks at the guard passing game of Jacare Souza, one of the best BJJ fighters in MMA.

Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold staredown pic from UFC on FX 8 press conference in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 11:10 AM EDT

Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold staredown pic from UFC on FX 8 press conference in Brazil gets this weekend's middleweight main event started early. Be sure to catch their five-round headliner this Saturday night (May 18, 2013) live on FX channel.

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.

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