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UFC 134: The Best Quotes from the Fighters Leading Up to the Event in Brazil

The UFC returns to Brazil for the first time in 13 years Saturday night, and they are bringing a stacked card featuring some of the best fighters to ever fight out of the country.
Most of the fighters on the card do their talking in the cage, but each …

The UFC returns to Brazil for the first time in 13 years Saturday night, and they are bringing a stacked card featuring some of the best fighters to ever fight out of the country.

Most of the fighters on the card do their talking in the cage, but each let the public know where their motivation comes from for their upcoming bouts.

In the main event, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva defends his title against Yushin Okami in a rematch of a 2006 bout that Silva lost by disqualification.

The co-main event features former UFC light heavyweight champions Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Forrest Griffin, who will also be competing in a rematch of a fight from UFC 76 that Griffin won.

Other main card bouts include Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub, Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson and Stanislav Nedkov vs. Luiz Cane.

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UFC 134: MMA Link Club Preview for the UFC Rio Fight Card

UFC 134 Photo of the Day: Big Nog Looks Like Brendan Schaub’s Dad at This Point (CagePotato)I Think Rashad Evans Just Said Forrest Took Shogun’s Soul (MiddleEasy)Postcards From Rio: Hitting the Ground Running With the UFC in Brazil (MMAFighting)UFC 134…

UFC 134 Photo of the Day: Big Nog Looks Like Brendan Schaub’s Dad at This Point (CagePotato)

I Think Rashad Evans Just Said Forrest Took Shogun’s Soul (MiddleEasy)

Postcards From Rio: Hitting the Ground Running With the UFC in Brazil (MMAFighting)

UFC 134 Rio – Silva vs Okami : Payout Storylines (MMAPayout)

Shogun Rua looks back at his training camp for UFC 134 (LowKick)

Lorenzo Fertitta discussing the impending UFC boom in Brazil (FightOpinion)

UFC 134: ‘Silva vs. Okami’ Preview – ‘Hometown Advantage’ Edition (MMAConvert)

“Babalu” talks training with Rua, credits Silva with MMA’s popularity in Brazil (FiveOuncesofPain)

UFC Quick Quote: Brendan Schaub has a couple more guys he needs to beat before he gets a title shot (MMAMania)

Ariel Helwani’s UFC Rio Predictions (NBCSports)

Steven Seagal Didn’t Train Anderson Silva for UFC 134 (5thRound)

Cris Cyborg signs new deal with Strikeforce, but who can she fight? (TheFightNerd)

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UFC 134 Fight Card: 5 Fights That Will End in a Knockout

The UFC will be taking its talents to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in what has the potential to be one of the greatest fight cards in UFC history. UFC 134 consists of five main card fights, two prelims and five undercard fights. Although the card …

The UFC will be taking its talents to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in what has the potential to be one of the greatest fight cards in UFC history. UFC 134 consists of five main card fights, two prelims and five undercard fights.

Although the card has some fairly inexperienced fighters, it also has all the ingredients necessary to go down in the history books.

While we know UFC legends such as Anderson Silva and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua have knocked out many opponents in the past, what about the remaining fighters? One thing is for certain as we quickly approach UFC 134 in Brazil: There will be knockouts.

Lets take a look at five potential fights that could end in a knockout. Please, sit back and enjoy. 

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UFC 134 Fight Card: Power Ranking Every Anderson Silva Title Defense

The longest-reigning champion in UFC history, Anderson Silva will look to extend his streak as he takes on Japanese top contender Yushin Okami this weekend at UFC 134.Throughout his reign, Silva has put on some of the most exciting shows, whether domin…

The longest-reigning champion in UFC history, Anderson Silva will look to extend his streak as he takes on Japanese top contender Yushin Okami this weekend at UFC 134.

Throughout his reign, Silva has put on some of the most exciting shows, whether dominating his opponent and quickly knocking them out or pulling out submissions in the waning seconds of the bout.

Although criticized in some fights for not taking his opponent seriously, there is no questioning Silva’s motivation any more as an inspired Silva looks to leave a mark on the MMA world as the greatest fighter of all time.

Let’s look back at Silva’s past title defenses and they rank up.

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Anderson Silva and the Longest Active UFC Winning Streaks

In a previous column, we listed the shortest title reigns in UFC history. Consider this list its younger, smarter, handsomer cousin. Contained herein are the longest active winning streaks in the UFC today.With UFC 134 looming this weekend, the timing …

In a previous column, we listed the shortest title reigns in UFC history. Consider this list its younger, smarter, handsomer cousin. Contained herein are the longest active winning streaks in the UFC today.

With UFC 134 looming this weekend, the timing seems right to rank these models of competence and consistency. Why? Well, I don’t want to give away any surprises, but a certain headliner in Rio—let’s call him A. Silva—occupies a certain position of honor on this little list of ours.

The list is a bit awkward with only 14 rankings, because there’s about a 38-way tie for spot No. 15 (all the guys with three-fight win streaks).

One final caveat: all wins have to have occurred within the UFC. Hence, no Nick Diaz, Jose Aldo, etc. And with that, let’s get right to it.

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UFC 134 Fight Card: What Fighters Are on the Hot Seat?

On Saturday, August 27, the UFC makes it’s long awaited return to the birthplace of MMA, Brazil!And on that Saturday night, there will be 12 fights, all which are sure to be outstanding, and will entertain the 30-40 million people who will be watching….

On Saturday, August 27, the UFC makes it’s long awaited return to the birthplace of MMA, Brazil!

And on that Saturday night, there will be 12 fights, all which are sure to be outstanding, and will entertain the 30-40 million people who will be watching.

The main event of the evening has UFC Middleweight Champion, Anderson Silva, looking to defend his title against the last man to defeat him, Yushin Okami.

The co-main event has a light heavyweight battle between former champions Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, and Ultimate Fighter 1 winner, Forrest Griffin.

The rest of the main card has Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira facing off against Ultimate Fighter 10 runner up, Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub. Then a lightweight battle between Ross Pearson and Edson Barboza, and a light heavyweight matchup with Luiz Cane taking on Stanislav Nedkov.

Of course there are some fighters who could potentially be fighting for a job. Read on to find out who they may be.

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