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The downpour in Rio de Janeiro was a harbinger of storm clouds at UFC 153, but the show started out slow. The fights on the…
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This Saturday the UFC sets up shop at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro for the third time. And with the likes of Anderson…
The 5 most intriguing UFC Rio fights for Jiu-Jitsu fans
Saturday marks the UFC’s third visit to Rio de Janeiro and the second time Anderson Silva headlines a card there. The chance to get a…
See what UFC Rio star Demian Maia does to replace guard
This Saturday, fans who visit Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena will get treated to the third UFC Rio show, and among the stars of the…
Watch Stephan Bonnar, Anderson Silva’s opponent, fighting in Brazil
The Ultimate Fighting Championship teeters but doesn’t fall. While losing marquee fights like José Aldo-Frankie Edgar and Quinton Jackson-Glover Teixeira was a hard knock, the…
Sukata on Rampage’s elbow pain: “He really wants Glover”
September 11 was no easy day for fans, promoters or athletes involved with UFC Rio alike. Besides José Aldo, another of the stars of the…
Cristiano Marcello faces down “room of terror” to avoid turbulence at UFC Rio 3
Having taken to Twitter to plead for a spot at UFC Rio, Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cristiano Marcello saw his request fulfilled in the form of…
Glover in GRACIEMAG: “I think I match up well against Jon Jones”
Undefeated in six years, Glover Teixeira will be looking to extend that streak even further next month, when he takes on Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at…
Dedé: speed will be important factor in José Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar
UFC Rio 3 promised to be an honest show, but a new, Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, call-up has elevated UFC 153 to super-event status. José Aldo…
UFC Rio: Quinton Rampage’s game plan and training for Brazil
Jiu-Jitsu black belt and trainer Mario Sukata (12w, 5l) has some interesting ideas about MMA tactics. For example: “Everyone has a good strategy in the…
5 things you should know about Erick Silva’s big rear-naked choke of the UFC
There were two submissions at last night's UFC on FX 3, and both were rear-naked chokes. The one earning “Submission of the Night” honors was…
UFC first-timer Caio Magalhães teaches guard pass and finish first
On the coming 8th of June in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jiu-Jitsu black belt Caio Magalhães will finally be making his UFC debut against also-first-timer Buddy…