Nik Lentz talks to Heidi Androl on FUEL TV's UFC on FX 8 post-fight show about how close he was to tapping out to Hacran Dias' arm-triangle choke in the third round of their spirited featherweight battle on Saturday night (May 18, 2013) in Brazil.
Former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold wants to get back in the cage as soon as possible following a first-round knockout loss to Vitor Belfort in his UFC debut Saturday night (May 18, 2013) in the UFC on FX 8 main event.
UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt has received his work visa and is expected to fly from New Zealand to Las Vegas immediately for his UFC 160 showdown with Junior dos Santos this Saturday (May 25, 2013).
UFC lightweight John Cholish announced his retirement on Twitter following his UFC on FX 8 defeat to Gleison Tibau on Saturday night (May 18, 2013) in Brazil.
UFC President Dana White posted on Twitter that Evan Dunham was "robbed" of a victory against Rafael dos Anjos Saturday night (May 18, 2013) at UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" in Brazil.
UFC on FX 8 main event winner Vitor Belfort compares his ability to compete at the top level of the sport at 36 years of age to a "T-Rex surviving in a new jungle."
Vitor Belfort was victorious once against in his home country of Brazil by defeating Luke Rockhold the main event of UFC on FX 8 on Saturday (May 18, 2013). After a successful performance we ask; what's next for "The Phenom"?
Watch full UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference video replay online from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil on May 18, 2013, featuring Marshall Zelaznik, Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold and Ronaldo Souza, among others.
Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2? "The Phenom" has certainly made the case with back-to-back (technical) knockouts of top Middleweight contenders Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold last night at UFC on FX 8, but the Brazilian hasn't called for it.
UFC on FX 8 in Brazil was a high-paced night of action. Vitor Belfort was the biggest winner with his knockout of Luke Rockhold, while Rockhold was the biggest loser of the night for his loss highlight reel defeat. Find out why inside!
Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold UFC on FX 8 results recap from last night (Sat., May 18, 2013) online from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, including winners and losers, as well as video coverage of spinning heel kick knockout in main event.
Keep up with the top Twitter reactions from tonight's (May 18, 2013) UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that airs on FX from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Complete official UFC on FX 8 results recap online of "Belfort vs. Rockhold" under card "Prelims" mixed martial arts (MMA) matches, which featured nine fights on Facebook and FUEL TV from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on May 18, 2013.
Watch full hour-long video interview between "The Voice" Michael Schiavello and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White online (YouTube) that aired on AXS TV on Sat., May 17, 2013.
With UFC on FX 8 just hours away from going down at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold provided some final thoughts on their highly anticipated bout set to go down tonight (May 18, 2013).
Mark Hunt visa issues update: "Super Samoan" will reportedly give it one more shot at U.S. customs tomorrow to fly to Las Vegas, Nevada, to fight Junior dos Santos in co-main event of UFC 160 at MGM Grand on May 18, 2013, before having to withdraw.
On Tuesday's (May 14, 2013) edition of "UFC Tonight" on FUEL TV, host Chael Sonnen gave his official predictions for the two marquee bouts carrying the UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" fight card. Who did Sonnen side with? Find out inside.
Interim UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has suffered a foot injury and will be unable to put his belt on the line against Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161 on June 15, 2013.
In addition to the interim 125-pound title fight, the UFC on FOX 8 full poster also includes a welterweight match-up between Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger as well as a female contest of Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche.
Jake Ellenberger provides his thoughts on the UFC on FX 8 main event between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold set to go down tonight (May 18, 2013) in Brazil.
Top-10 UFC flyweight contender Chris Cariaso isn't very impressed by the way the UFC has pushed the flyweight division and feels his UFC on FX 8 fight against Jussier Formiga should be on the main card.
-- UFC middleweight No. 1 contender Chris Weidman gets some training in with UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre ahead of his UFC 162 title showdown Anderson Silva in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two elite fighters sharpened their skills together at Renzo Gracie’s gym in New York, which is the type of training that gives “Rush” the confidence to pick Weidman to not just defeat Silva, but finish him as well. Photo via Twitter.
UFC featherweight contender Erik Koch has officially called out Dustin Poirier to a fight at UFC 164 on Aug. 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Find out how to watch UFC on FX 8 fights LIVE online or anywhere else (iphone, Android), including local bars, for the Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold-led event that will take place from Arena Jaragua in Santa Carina, Brazil, TONIGHT (May 18, 2013).
