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Mike Dolce-fueled Thiago Alves looks to further mounting title run at UFC on FX 2

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:48:57 +0000

Thiago Alves had his chance and blew it.

Regardless, there was no shame in losing a unanimous decision at UFC 100
to Georges St-Pierre in his only career title fight. If you’ve been in
the 170-pound fray for as long as “Pitbull” has, chances are you’ve lost
to the Canadian kingpin, too.

So with St-Pierre currently idle and interim champion Carlos Condit
patiently waiting, the rest are free to jockey for position and string
together title runs.

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Pokrajac Replaces Injured Vera, Meets Thiago Silva at UFC on FX 3

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:48:56 +0000

Thiago Silva has a new opponent for his return bout at UFC on FX 3.

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Igor Pokrajac steps in to meet Thiago Silva at UFC on FX 3

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:48:55 +0000

With Brandon Vera sidelined by injury, Igor Pokrajac has stepped in to meet a returning Thiago Silva.

UFC officials today confirmed the injury replacement.

As previously reported, UFC on FX 3 takes play May 15 at Patriot Center
in Fairfax, Va. The event’s main card airs live on FX, and FUEL TV is
expected to air the preliminary card.

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Brandon Vera injured, out of UFC on FX 3 rematch with Thiago Silva

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:49:53 +0000

A scheduled rematch between Thiago Silva and Brandon Vera will have to wait.

UFC officials today announced that Vera has suffered an undisclosed injury, and a replacement is being sought for his light-heavyweight bout with Silva at May’s UFC on FX 3 event.

The show is scheduled for May 15 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. The night’s main card airs on FX.

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Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera rematch set for May 15 in Virginia

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:48:53 +0000

Don’t think for a moment this one won’t be personal.

Thiago Silva and Brandon Vera,
who first met in a UFC 125 bout that was eventually ruled a “no
contest,” will fight again on May 15 in Fairfax, Va.

As MMAjunkie.com first reported, the UFC is expected to hold an event at
this city’s Patriot Center, though UFC executives have yet to reveal
the venue for the card or where the action will be broadcast.

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UFC 142 results: Thiago Tavares edges striker Sam Stout for decision win

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:50:18 +0000

RIO DE JANEIRO – While it didn’t necessarily deliver on its “Fight of the Night’ expectations, a lightweight bout between Brazil’s Thiago Tavares and Canada’s Sam Stout proved a solid and technical affair.

But after three hard-fought rounds, Tavares ultimately scored another victory for Brazil.

The preliminary-card bout was part of UFC 142 and concluded a on FX prior to the pay-per-view main card. It took place at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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UFC 142′s Sam Stout doubtful that Thiago Tavares will trade punches

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:48:47 +0000

Sam Stout now finds his own openings.

Five months after the untimely death of his trainer and brother-in-law, Shawn Tompkins, the 27-year-old fighter listens to several voices as he engages a sparring partner.

Before, the UFC 142 fighter had to rely on only one.

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Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago added to UFC on FUEL TV 2

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:49:35 +0000

Welterweight Siyar Bahadurzada meets Paulo Thiago at April’s UFC on FUEL TV 2 event in Sweden.

MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the booking with event
sources. UFC officials first confirmed the matchup with Swedish site
mmanytt.se.

UFC on FUEL TV 2 takes place April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in
Stockholm, Sweden. The entire card is expected to air on the FOX-owned
FUEL TV.

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UFC’s Thiago Silva serves term of one-year NSAC license revocation

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:49:19 +0000

Thiago Silva’s career is back online – at least in theory.

The UFC light heavyweight on Sunday served the final day of his license revocation from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Silva’s name is no longer present on a commission registry that tracks
fighters with administrative actions against them, and he is now free to
reapply in Nevada or elsewhere.

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Heavy-handed Thiago Michel joins Bellator’s season-six lightweight tourney

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:48:57 +0000

Thiago Michel has joined the eight-man field for Bellator’s upcoming season-six lightweight tournament.

MMAjunkie.com today confirmed his participation with sources close to the fighter. An official announcement is expected later today.

Silva, who’s also held Muay Thai and kickboxing titles, has posted knockouts in all nine of his career MMA wins.

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