UFC returning to Brazil on Jan. 14, first international edition of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) planned
by Geno Mrosko on Oct 28, 2011 5:00 PM EDT
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Viva Brazil, indeed.
The South American country that hosted UFC 134: "Silva vs. Okami" back on Aug. 27 in Rio de Janiero, which was a smashing success by all standards, is about to get some more good, good loving from the world's largest fight promotion.
That's because UFC President Dana White has confirmed (via Sherdog) that his organization is headed south sooner rather than later:
"Yes, the UFC will head back to Brazil by January, and we're already working on the next UFC Rio. [UFC CEO] Lorenzo [Fertitta] has been traveling around Brazil over the last few weeks to discuss this kind of question. We're running against time to set the lineup and final details."
If that seems like a hasty turnaround, that's because it is. Matchmaker Joe Silva will have to earn his paycheck by booking an entire fight card in just two months time.
Crazier things have happened.
Another major event isn't the only plan in place for Brazil. No, the fifth largest country in the world -- and a hotbed for mixed martial arts -- is getting the first international edition of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).
"It's a done deal," White revealed yesterday (via MMA Fighting). Let me tell you what, if you're a UFC fan, you want FUEL. FUEL's going to be loaded with all kinds of UFC programming including live fights, and live fights from other countries."
Indeed, the recently signed deal with FOX kicks in come January and UFC is obviously scrambling to fill its various channels with top level programming.
Dana White said he was a busy bee. He wasn't lying.
There are still a large number of homes that don't get FUEL as a part of its cable subscription package but the UFC is doing what it can to quickly convert non-subscribers.
And bringing TUF to Brazil is just one way of doing so.
The future is bright for UFC fans and fighters alike. Foreign and domestic, big things are coming in 2012, Manaics.
Ready?
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it would sell way more then ufc 100
by Hot_Wet_Fart on Oct 28, 2011 5:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
ROFL u gotta be kidding me bro
chael just did like 250k at ufc 136 with a huge supporting cast
anderson silva has never even come near the 1 million ppv mark
Speaking of tuf....
if jones wins his fight against machida, they should definitely go with a tuf season of rashad vs jones…. I think that would be even bigger than rashad vs page
HELL NO!!!
We don’t need them stalling Evans vs. Jones longer than need be. Get them in the cage already!
No escaping pain
You belong to me
Clinging on to life
By the skin o' my teeth
i hear u but it would make for great tv and the ufc will be able to show the personality of jon jones.
Not sure if that it is a good thing or not. I think jon jones has some growing up to do , but maybe this will help him mature just a little faster.
how can you say no?
that would be great tv and an awesome build-up to the fight…. and unlike rashad vs page… this fight will deliver the fire works as well……. would elevate rashad more since he’s a legit vet now and jones…. well ufc loves promoting jones
by Disturbed0ne on Oct 28, 2011 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Now for the realistic version
This card takes place between a Brock card and the Superbowl card, which are usually 2 of the biggest shows the UFC puts on so dont expect much.
Best case scenario is Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes/Hatsu Hioki as the main event and Vitor Belfort vs. Alan Belcher/ Yushin Okami as a co-main event.
2012 is going to be a great year for the ufc .
Actually this the next couple of months leading up to it are going to be pretty big also.
My Card
Jose Aldo vs Chad Mendes
Vitor Belfort vs Chael Sonnen
Werdun vs Brendan Shaub
Ronny Marques vs Alessio Sakara
Ryan Bader vs Rashad Evans
Fabio Maldonado vs Stefan Bonnar
I get fuel on cablevision but no HD
does anyone get fuel in HD?
by biggant on Oct 28, 2011 8:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
cool I might have to switch to Direct tv if cablevision doesn't respond to my calls
by biggant on Oct 28, 2011 9:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i would wait if I was u ,
directv and fox are in a contract dispute and we might lose our fuel and fx channel starting nov 1. Also we might lose our fox channel starting on jan 1st. i am freakin out over this because I vowed never to go back to dish network and I cant get cable where I live. huhuhuhu
Well, hopefully with the Fox deal they stop dicking around with Fuel in Australia. They’re not even playing the countdowns anymore, let alone the prelims. Everything has to be watched online, unless it is the PPV or UFC Unleashed/TUF repeats.
There isn’t even any confirmation about the new FOX event on the 12th being played in Australia on the UFC website and the cable company is called FOXTEL FFS. Fucking Foxtel and the event might even not get played.
I don’t know what the hell is going on. And UFC 138 isn’t even free here. I feel like Australia is getting majorly screwed when it comes to events.
My mistake
Fuel is playing the countdown and the weigh ins, but they weren’t listed a couple of days ago. My irritation with UFC 138 and the prelims stands though.
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