While it was initially feared that Rousimar Palhares' recent knee injury that knocked him out of his UFC 150 bout against Yushin Okami would require surgery, it now looks like that won't be the case, according to Tatame. That damn injury bug is annoying but at least it didn't do too much damage this time. Photo: Joe Camporeale/US Presswire
Yes, we would all like to see Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva in the wake of their respective blowout victories over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Yushin Okami, respectively. But "Bones" still has business to take care of in the light heavyweight division. MMAmania.com Founder Thomas Myers breaks down his future match-up options at 205-pounds right here.
What's at stake for Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami when the two square off at UFC 134 on Aug. 27 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil? MMAmania.com head cheese Tom Myers breaks it down right here.
How do Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and top contender Yushin Okami stack up against each other in advance of their UFC 134 main event showdown on Aug. 27 in Brazil? Check out a complete breakdown of the fight right here.
Johnny Eduardo has signed a deal with UFC and has been tapped to make his debut at the upcoming "Silva vs. Okami" event on Aug. 27 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, against Raphael Assuncao, as announced by the promotion. Photo: Sherdog
The million dollar man? Octagon legend Royce Gracie confirmed to Sensei SporTV (via Fighters Only) his asking price for a return to the cage at the upcoming UFC 134: "Silva vs. Okami" event in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Aug. 27. Apparently Gracie wants a "seven figure purse" for a one and done fight on the card. Fat chance. But, he's still asking for a rematch with Matt Hughes in Rio, the same Hughes that is booked to fight Diego Sanchez on Sept. 24 at UFC 135. It's no wonder Dana White has shot down all rumors of Gracie fighting in Brazil.
UFC 134 poster for "Silva vs. Okami" on Aug. 27 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil (Pic). Expect a bigger and better version to emerge as we get closer to fight night.
Heads up, Brazil. UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva is reportedly in negotiations with a TV network, potentially Rede TV, to have his own weekly show, according to Graciemag. The program, which would only run up until "The Spider's" scheduled title defense against Yushin Okami at UFC 134: "Rio" on Aug. 27, is apparently a major promotional tool for both Silva and the UFC in advance of the organizations return to Brazil.
The UFC gets in the spirit of the holidays with this UFC 122: "Marquardt vs Okami" limited editon poster. You can win one by sending in your UFC Halloween costume pic to fanpic@ufc.com.