Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort set for UFC 108

Anderson Silva is set to defend his middleweight title against fellow Brazilian Vitor Belfort at UFC 108. The event is expected to take place on January 2 from Las Vegas, Nevada, kicking 2010 off with a bang. UFC President Dana White recently confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that the bout has been verbally agreed to by both fighters. Silva’s last trip to the Octagon was a highlight reel first... [Read More...]

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Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort to take place at 195 pounds

Although UFC President Dana White had reported that a main event bout for UFC 103 between Rich Franklin and the newly re-signed Vitor Belfort was to take place at light-heavyweight during a press conference held earlier this afternoon, it now appears that the bout between the two will now take place at a catch-weight of 195 pounds. The news comes directly from Franklin himself who posted the news of... [Read More...]

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Fedor Emelianenko vs. Vitor Belfort expected for “Affliction Trilogy”

After Josh Barnett has recently been pulled from the upcoming “Affliction Trilogy” card on August 1 due to testing positive for steroids, the company has found his unlikely replacement in the form of a Brazilian middleweight known as “The Phenom”. Fedor Emelianenko is expected to face off with Vitor Belfort in the main event of “Affliction Trilogy”. The news comes... [Read More...]

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Wanderlei Silva: Fight with Vitor Belfort ‘is going to happen’

UFC President Dana White recently made news by announcing that he was working to re-sign former UFC champion Vitor Belfort and instantly speculation began to run rampant in regards to a possible first opponent for “The Phenom” if the signing comes to fruition. One name that keeps popping up is no stranger to Belfort as Vitor’s lightning quick knockout victory over Wanderlei Silva... [Read More...]

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Dana White working to sign Vitor Belfort

It appears as though former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort will be maikng his return to the octagon in the very near future. UFC President Dana White confirmed that is actively working to get the heavy handed Brazilian back to the UFC during a segment of “Inside the Octagon” that ran during The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale last evening. “I’m working on some other 185... [Read More...]

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Vitor Belfort vs. Jorge Santiago Signed for “Affliction: Trilogy”

Affliction has finalized its card for Affliction: Trilogy by officially announcing a middleweight bout between Vitor Belfort (18-8) and Jorge Santiago (21-7). Belfort is going for his third straight victory in Affliction. He has already disposed of Terry Martin and Matt Lindland thus far in impressive fashion. He enters “Affliction: Trilogy” with four consecutive wins and five victories... [Read More...]

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Vitor Belfort vs. Jorge Santiago at Affliction III: Trilogy

Vitor Belfort has an opponent for the third Affliction Card and it’s none other than fellow Brazilian Jorge Santiago. Sources close to the fight have recently confirmed the bout to MMAWeekly.com. Afliction III: Trilogy is set for August 1 in Anaheim, California and will feature a headlining bout between heavyweights Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett. Widespread speculation before the confirmation... [Read More...]

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War of Words Heats Up Between Gegard Mousasi and Vitor Belfort

Yesterday Gegard Mousasi confirmed to www.M-1Global.com  that he expected to face off with Vitor Belfort at the third Affliction event which is expected for August 1. Well his expected opponent has made public the fact that he has no desire to stray away from his current middleweight class for any reason. Mousasi has made it known that there is no way that he can physically make the 185 pound weight... [Read More...]

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Gegard Mousasi vs. Vitor Belfort at Affliction III

One of the best pound for pound fighters on the planet Gegard Mousasi has confirmed to www.M-1Global.com that his next opponent will in fact be none other than “The Phenom” Vitor Belfort. The two are expected to face off at the third Affliction event that has been rumored for August 1. Mousasi revealed his next opponent in an interview with M-1 Global shortly after his decisive submission... [Read More...]

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Vitor Belfort reveals pro boxing aspirations

The fighter most excited by the recent alliance between Affliction Entertainment and Golden Boy Promotions is Vitor Belfort. Belfort made it clear that he wants to take up boxing in the very near future. “I want to fight boxing – professional,” Belfort said, “I hope Golden Boy can make that happen.” To this point, Belfort has not signed with Golden Boy or any other boxing... [Read More...]

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Report: Vitor Belfort off Affliction’s Oct. 11 show

Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio informed MMAWeekly.com on Thursday that former UFC light heavyweight champion and current middleweight competitor Vitor Belfort has pulled out of his previously scheduled Oct. 11 bout against Matt Lindland due to a hand injury. Belfort is the second top fighter to pull off of “Day of Reckoning” due to a hand injury, as WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor... [Read More...]

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If Lindland vs. Belfort happens, it won’t be for WAMMA title

If a bout between Matt Lindland and Vitor Belfort is signed for Affliction’s second-ever show on Oct. 11 and it’s for a title, it won’t be for the yet-to-be institute WAMMA middleweight title belt. After reading a report on FiveOuncesOfPain.com that cited a Belfort interview with the Brazilian website Tatame.com that quoted Belfort as saying the matchup would be for a belt, WAMMA... [Read More...]

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Belfort says he’s fighting Lindland on Oct. 11 for a title

In a recent interview with the Brazilian website Tatame, former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort is quoted as saying he will compete again for the Affliction promotion on Oct. 11 in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center. According to Belfort, he will be fighting former U.S. Olympic silver medalist Matt Lindland and that the fight will be for “the belt.” It’s uncertain... [Read More...]

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CBS Saturday Night Fights: Joey Villasenor to replace “Ninja” Rua

Just today CBS released the official lineup for the televised card and already there’s been a change. According to ProElite.com, Murilo “Ninja” Rua has been replaced by Joey Villasenor in a middleweight bout against Phil Baroni at CBS Saturday Night Fights on May 31st. Villasenor is coming off of a knockout victory over Ryan Jensen at at the end of last month. No reason was given... [Read More...]

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Ryan Jensen in against Joey Villasenor at Shamrock vs. Cung Le

Ryan Jensen has been selected as a replacement for Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos at this weekend’s Shamrock vs. Cung Le card according to MMA Junkie. Santos was unable to obtain a visa in time to fight and EliteXC and Strikeforce were left scrambling for an opponent for Joey Villasenor. Jensen is a former UFC fighter, coming off two losses to grappling wizards Thales Leites and Demian... [Read More...]

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Report: Villasenor to fight Riggs during combined Strikeforce/EliteXC show on March 29

A middleweight bout between Strikeforce fighter Joe Riggs and EliteXC fighter Joey Villasenor to take place on March 29 during a show to be co-promoted by both promotions in San Jose could be finalized in the next several days, according to website MMAjunkie.com. Junkie reports that it was alerted to the possible matchup by Villasenor’s camp. Neither Strikeforce or EliteXC have confirmed the... [Read More...]

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Update on EliteXC/Strikeforce card

Follow the link for an update on this Friday’s co-promoted card by EliteXC and Strikeforce: http://cbs.sportsline.com/mmaboxing/story/10232110 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Update on EliteXC/Strikeforce card", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/06/21/update-on-elitexcstrikeforce-card/" }); Read More →

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Baroni and Rua cleared to fight

The California State Athletic Commission has cleared both Phil Baroni and Murilo Rua for this Friday’s pay-per-view card from San Jose, Calif. that is being co-promoted by EliteXC and Strikeforce. Rua will fight Joey Villasenor for the vacant EliteXC middleweight title while Baroni will take on Frank Shamrock for the vacant Strikeforce middleweight title. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Baroni and... [Read More...]

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Report: Rua passes exam by neurosurgeon

According to the Wrestling Observer, Murilo “Ninja” Rua has passed an examination that was administered by a neurosurgeon at UCLA. Rua had been scheduled to fight Joey Villasenor for the vacant EliteXC middleweight title on the undercard of Friday’s Frank Shamrock vs. Phil Baroni main event. However, the match was canceled after Rua was unable to get approved for a license in California... [Read More...]

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Rua fails physical, off next week’s show

Murilo “Ninja” Rua (the older brother of Shogun) failed his physical that was administered by the California State Athletic Commission and has not been licensed to fight Joey Villasenor for the vacant EliteXC middleweight title at next Friday’s co-promote show between EliteXC and Strikeforce. EliteXC is working on signing a replacement. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Rua fails physical,... [Read More...]

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