Other tilts on tap in Brazil include Hacran Dias-Nik Lentz and Chris Camozzi-Ronaldo Souza.

As always, Five Ounces of Pain will be watching from start to finish while relaying results back to our readers as things unfold from the arena in real time. The card kicks off at 4:30 PM EST on Facebook before Fuel TV takes over at 6:00 PM EST and FX closes things out three hours later.

Read below for a full rundown of UFC on FX 8 results:

Lucas Martins def. Jeremy Larsen via Knockout Round 3 (Strikes)
Jussier da Silva def. Chris Cariaso via Unanimous Decision
John Lineker def. Azamat Gashimov via TKO Round 2 (Strikes)
Fabio Maldonado def. Roger Hollett via Unanimous Decision
Yuri Alcantara def. Illiarde Santos via TKO Round 1 (Strikes)
Paulo Thiago def. Michel dos Prazeres via Unanimous Decision
Gleison Tibau def. John Cholish via Submission Round 2 (Guillotine Choke)
Francisco Trinaldo def. Mike Rio via Submission Round 1 (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Nik Lentz def. Hacran Dias via Unanimous Decision
Rafael Natal def. Joao Zeferino via Unanimous Decision
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Evan Dunham
Ronaldo Souza vs. Chris Camozzi
Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold

PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Though it was initially thought Hunt might be on a plane as early as this weekend, the 39-year old recently revealed he wouldn’t be departing for a few more days if not longer.

“I’m still waiting. I think I should be getting one on Monday. Hopefully Monday,” said Hunt in a conversation with the Nevada Athletic Commission captured by MMAFighting.

Also noteworthy, Roy Nelson was licensed to fight Dos Santos at the same NAC meeting in case he’s called upon to fill in for Hunt. However, he is said to be holding out for more money before completely committing to the tilt.

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As he’s been known to do in the past, UFC President Dana White had his team film action behind-the-scenes to capture fighters’ reactions after their respective rumbles. In the video, Team Alpha Male basks in the glory of picking up wins in a trio of tilts, Diaz reacts angrily to the referee’s stoppage in his scrap, and Joseph Benavidez tells White why he loves finishing foes with body shots.

Check out all the UFC on FOX 7 fun below:

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Inside MMA was first to report the transaction. No date or opponent has been attached to Riddle’s official unveiling.

Riddle’s run in the ring has produced a 7-3 mark in addition to two wins later changed to No Contests based on failed drug tests for marijuana use. All of his professional appearances have taken place inside the Octagon.

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Fortunately, Jones is healing as expected and should be able to resume training towards the end of June. And, as manager Malki Kawa recently relayed to MMA’s Great Debate Radio Show, his client is open to the idea of two more outings in the Octagon before the close of 2013.

“Everything’s good. He’s got to be in the boot for about six weeks, about five weeks now left to go and then he gets to take it off and he’ll test his foot and we’ll see what’s next,” said Kawa in a statement captured by MMAWeekly. “I’ll just tell you this – I wouldn’t be surprised if Jon fights two more times this year. That’s very aggressive and I know that’s crazy, but it’s something that he discussed with me and we talked about it.”

As far as specific scraps, Kawa went on to explain Jones was focused on breaking the record for title-defenses as a light heavyweight champion and would then entertain bigger bouts.

“I told ‘Superman’ to relax a little bit, you’re injured right now, but he’s got an aggressive timeline in his head. Certain goals and accomplishments that he wants and we’re looking to get that record,” explained Kawa. “The truth and the fact of the matter is before we can talk any super-fight or any move in weight class or anything to that effect, Jon Jones wants to win his next fight at light heavyweight, he wants to break that record, he wants to own that record solely. He wants to be considered the greatest light heavyweight of all time at this point.”

The 18-1 Jones has put his gold up for grabs on five occasions, beating opponents like Rashad Evans and Lyoto Machida along the way, and could end up facing Anderson Silva by year’s end if all goes according to plan.

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“I get Miesha and not being BFFs fight week, I’m not fighting her to make friends. But as far a corners go, good fights are the product of well-coached athletes, with heart and talent,” said Zingano in an interview with Bloody Elbow. “Brian smiled back in my face then elbowed me in the head at weigh-ins. I was pissed. I considered him in that same respect. I am a fighter all the same, but that was dirty and cheap to do to anyone, let alone a girl.”

“They were both in on it, which makes it even more disturbing. If my husband or son ever pulled something like that, I would be their biggest problem. I won’t be bullied nor condone it,” Zingano concluded.

Zingano’s nutritionist witnessed the incident and offered up more detail.

“I think it was a real bullshit move on his part. We’re backstage and all the fighters are there. We’re kinda tight on space because we were basically in the back where some magician does his shows,” explained Josh Ford. “There are like two rows of chairs lined up and then a table where everyone is filling out their medicals. Cat and I are sitting in the front row and a couple guys from Gabriel Gonzaga’s camp are on the other side of us. We’re talking and I’m looking straight at Cat when I see this body coming down the row behind her. I didn’t notice it was Caraway but there’s plenty of room to walk by. As he gets closer to our chairs he flares his elbow out and pops Cat right in the back of the head. The first thing on my mind was, ‘that guy just elbowed her in the head!’ As I’m turning around to see who it was Cat says the same thing. I turn my head to look and it’s Caraway! And then one of the other fighters, might have been Uriah Hall, sitting there says, ‘Hey! I think that guy just elbowed you in the head!’”

No additional conflict arose from the situation, though Zingano’s husband was reportedly restrained as a means of not confronting Caraway backstage. Though clearly controversy exists relating to Caraway’s behavior, from Zingano’s perspective there are no hard feelings. After all, she won the real rumble at hand by knocking Tate senseless in the third round of their tilt and earned a crack at Ronda Rousey’s belt based on the performance.

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Weidman not only shimmied in a style similar to Silva’s, but he also imitated Silva’s high-pitched voice with a helium-like accuracy.

Silva and Weidman are set to square off on July 6 at UFC 162. Weidman will enter the outing with a 9-0 record and wrestling background sure to give Silva fits, though not necessarily of laughter as may be the case with his recent attempt at comedy.

The full clip with Weidman can be seen below:

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To hear the 26-year old tell it, an ability to deal with adversity has been a crucial part of his career and separates him from the pack.

“Where most fighters break, I get better. I’m the kind of athlete or person when things get hard I push myself even more. When I see the blood running or something of that nature, I turn things up. Some fighters break when things get hard or they are a little bit hurt. If I get injured in a fight it motivates me even more and gets me going,” said Camozzi in a recent conversation with the UFC’s website. “I don’t know exactly why that is other than the fact I’m super-competitive and hate to lose at anything. I train so hard and just want to win so badly. I think I’m mentally much stronger than a lot of other fighters.”

The 19-5 Camozzi was also dealt a difficult hand for his tilt tomorrow night at UFC on FX 8 with brilliant BJJer Ronaldo Souza, agreeing to the effort two weeks ago after Costa Philippou went down with an injury. Of course, don’t expect Camozzi to complain about the circumstances.

“I have everything to gain and nothing to lose from this fight. I love being put in those situations where nobody expects me to win. Those are the situations I thrive on. I have nothing to lose and all the pressure is on ‘Jacare’. He has the big name and a trophy case filled with accomplishments. I’m just a last-minute replacement,” he explained. From what I’m reading online, nobody is giving me a chance in this fight, which is perfect. You can look back through history and see all the people no one gave a chance to who stepped up to capture the moment and rose to the occasion. This is that type of scenario for me and exactly the type of situation I thrive in.”

“It’s extremely motivating. Getting pumped up for a fight has never been a problem for me, but getting a big opportunity like this has given me a whole new boost of energy,” Camozzi concluded.

Camozzi has finished eleven of the nineteen opponents he’s beaten with a near-even split between submissions/TKOs. During his recent run he has found success against opponents including Luiz Cane and Nick Ring.

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