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Feed SubscriptionPictures: UFC 142 pre-fight press conference
Check out photos from Thursday's "UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes" pre-fight press conference which took place at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More »
Watch today’s UFC 142 press conference LIVE on ProMMAnow.com at 10 a.m. ET
Thursday's UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes pre-fight press conference will stream LIVE on ProMMAnow.com from Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, starting at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT). Read More »
UFC RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes quotes and pictures
Athletes competing on this weekend’s UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDES card landed today in Brazil and the city is already buzzing about the action-packed event. Headlined by a UFC featherweight title fight between champion Jose Aldo of Rio and top contender Chad Mendes, the event also features an outstanding middleweight co-main event pitting former UFC champion Vitor Belfort against rising middleweight prospect Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Read More »
Carlo Prater preparing for “war” with Erick Silva at UFC 142 – Exclusive
Carlo Prater talks about his upcoming fight at UFC 142, what it's like making his debut with the organization in his home country and what he has done to prepare for the dangerous Erick Silva. Read More »
UFC 142 media call – quotes and audio
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, along with his UFC 142 main event opponent Chad Mendes, as well as co-headliners Vitor Belfort and Anthony Johnson took questions from the media on Wednesday's conference call. Read More »
Watch today’s UFC 134 press conference LIVE on ProMMAnow.com at 1 p.m. ET
Today’s UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami press conference streams LIVE from Rio de Janeiro starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT right here on ProMMAnow.com. Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami headlines. Read More »
Spider on a beach; Anderson Silva open workout in Rio de Janeiro *VIDEO*
Do you understand there are 14 Brazilian UFC fighters fighting on a card in Brazil this weekend? The G.O.A.T. was on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro today for an open workout in front of fans. Read More »
“UFC Rio: Silva vs. Okami” extended video preview
On Aug. 27 "UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami" will take place at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro and feature UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami in the main event. Watch this UFC Rio preview. Read More »
UFC Rio sells out in just over an hour
Tickets for UFC Rio (UFC134) went on pre-sale Thursday. In just one hour and 14 minutes all 16,752 tickets were sold out. Curitiba's Anderson Silva will face Yushin Okami in the main event. Read More »
UFC returns to Brazil on Aug. 27 as middleweight champion and national hero Anderson Silva defends his crown against Yushin Okami
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® returns to the birthplace of mixed martial arts, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, Aug. 27, as one of the country’s most recognizable superstars defends his title against the division’s nearly ... Read More »
Watch today’s UFC 134 Press Conference at 2 p.m. ET LIVE on ProMMAnow.com
Watch the UFC 134 Press Conference right here at ProMMANow.com. Anderson Silva, Yushin Okami and Dana White are expected for the event. Read More »
Antonio Carvalho to make UFC debut against Yuri Alcantara in Rio
The comeback story for Antonio Carvalho is ready for another chapter. He will make his UFC debut against Yuri Alcantara. Read More »
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira-Brendan Schaub added to UFC: Rio
After years of fighting, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will finally make his Brazlian debut against top-prospect Brendan Schaub. Read More »
Paulo Thiago-David Mitchell expected for UFC Rio
Another Brazilian fighter has been added to the UFC's return to the birthplace of MMA. Paulo Thiago will meet David Mitchell on the card. Read More »
Maiquel Falcao-Tom Lawlor coming to UFC 134
The UFC continues to stock up UFC 134. They have added a middleweight match up between Tom Lawlor and Maiquel Falcao. Read More »
Report: Mackens Semerzier-Yuri Alcantara added to UFC 134 (Updated)
Zuffa reportedly adds a quality featherweight match up to UFC 134. The Rio card will feature Mackens Semerzier vs. Yuri Alcantara. Read More »
Stanislav Nedkov prepares for third attempt at UFC debut Aug. 27 in Rio – exclusive interview
ProMMAnow.com talks with undefeated Bulgarian light heavyweight Stanislav Nedkov about his upcoming UFC 134 fight with Luiz Cane in Brazil. This will be his third attempt at a UFC debut. Read More »
The UFC bolsters UFC Rio with Barboza-Pearson
TUF 9 champion Ross Pearson will return and take on rising Brazilian striker Edson Barboza. Read More »
Shogun vs. Griffin, Fisher vs. Tavares, Cane vs. Nedkov confirmed for UFC 134 in Brazil
The UFC has confirmed three bouts for UFC 134 scheduled for Aug. 27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including a rematch between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Forrest Griffin. Read More »
Dana White confirms Silva-Okami for UFC Rio
Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami are set for a rematch of their 2006 bout that ended with Okami taking a disqualification victory. Read More »
Report: Anderson Silva to face Yushin Okami at UFC Rio in August
According to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, teammate of UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, "The Spider" is going to face Yushin Okami when the UFC returns to Brazil on Aug. 27. Read More »