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Junior dos Santos has high hopes for surging Jailton Almeida, ‘100 percent the favorite‘ against Tai Tuivasa

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Junior dos Santos took the UFC heavyweight championship to Salvador, Brazil in 2011, and …read more

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LFA 159 Weigh-in Results: 3 Fighters Heavy

The Legacy Fighting Alliance returns to Brazil for LFA 159, which is headlined by an interim light heavyweight title fight. …read more

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Posted on May 26, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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UFC veteran Wanderlei Silva losses a bundle gambling on football, begs fans to pay his debt

Combat sports icon Wanderlei Silva is turning to fans for financial help after losing a bundle while betting on a football match.

Born in Curitiba, Brazil, the former PRIDE middleweight champion …read more

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Posted on May 18, 2023, 5:46 pm By
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Cris ‘Cyborg’ Hopes to Defend Bellator Title vs. Cat Zingano in Brazil

With a new Bellator deal in hand, it appears that Cristiane Justino has a target for her next title defense. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Cody Stamann expects to “submit” Douglas Silva de Andrade “early” at UFC Charlotte, eyes “someone big” next time out: “I don’t want to be a gatekeeper”

Cody Stamann was hopeful to make a quick turnaround and he got his wish. Stamann went down to Brazil and picked up a decision win over Luan Lacerda in January …read more

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Ex-UFC fighter Colares dies in Brazil at age 29

Former UFC fighter Felipe Colares was returning from training at his gym in Rio de Janeiro when he was hit by a bus, his coach, Rodrigo Balbi, told Brazilian MMA …read more

Source:: ESPN

UFC Veteran Felipe Colares Hit by Bus in Brazil, Dead at 29 Years Old

Six-time UFC veteran Felipe Colares has died at 29 years old after being struck by a bus on Monday. …read more

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Posted on May 1, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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UFC veteran Felipe Colares, 29, dies after being struck by bus in Brazil

UFC veteran Felipe Colares is dead after being struck by a bus in Rio de Janeiro. He was 29.
Brazilian media outlet Combate, citing Colares’ coach, Rodrigo Babi, reported that the …read more

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UFC Veteran Felipe Dias Colares Hit by Bus in Brazil, Dead at 29 Years Old

Six-time UFC veteran Felipe Dias Colares has died at 29 years old after being struck by a bus on Monday. …read more

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Posted on May 1, 2023, 9:16 pm By
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Brazil? No. Brunson? Yes!

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Caio Borralho has a name he wants next.
Borralho picked up his first finish …read more

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Posted on April 30, 2023, 4:16 pm By
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Michael Bisping reflects on knockout loss to “piece of s*it” Vitor Belfort: “The biggest known drug cheat in the history of the sport”

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping still isn’t fond of Vitor Belfort. ‘The Count’ and ‘The Phenom’ headlined a UFC Fight Night in January 2013 in Brazil. In that outing, …read more

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Michael Bisping reflects on knockout loss to “piece of s*it” Vitor Belfort: “The biggest known drug cheat in the history of the sport”

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping still isn’t fond of Vitor Belfort. ‘The Count’ and ‘The Phenom’ headlined a UFC Fight Night in January 2013 in Brazil. In that outing, …read more

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Bruno Silva hopes to get spot on future UFC event in Brazil: 'I really miss fighting in Brazil'

LAS VEGAS – It’s been a long time since Bruno Silva fought in home soil.
The last time “Blindado” fought in Brazil was back in 2017, which was four years prior …read more

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Posted on April 22, 2023, 1:16 am By
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Brandon Royval asks 'why am I on a f*cking prelim' after UFC on ESPN 44 win; Dana White responds

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –Brandon Royval went off on the UFC for his placement at UFC on ESPN 44.
Royval (15-6 MMA, 5-2 UFC) returned to action this past Saturday against Brazil’s …read more

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Posted on April 17, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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