White: UFC 147, Silva vs. Sonnen II now slated for 80,000-seat stadium in Rio

The long-awaited rematch between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen apparently now has a destination in Brazil.

While not officially set, UFC president Dana White today said he expects the fight to take place in Rio de Janeiro in a …

The long-awaited rematch between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen apparently now has a destination in Brazil.

While not officially set, UFC president Dana White today said he expects the fight to take place in Rio de Janeiro in a stadium that could accommodate 80,000 fans.

Initially, the pay-per-view event was expected to take place in Sao Paulo, though venue and local-ordinance issues recently popped up.