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Teixeira vs. Bader and Jacare vs. Okami Reported for UFC on Fox Sports 1 #3

BAD MMA News — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:10:51 +0000

UFC on Fox Sports 1 #3 has yet to be officially announced by promotion officials, but a report from Brazilian website Portal do Vale Tudo says it is a go and revealed two more bouts for the event. UFC officials have long targeted Sept. 4 for a Fox Sports 1 event in Brazil. The original plan was for Porto Alegre to host the event, but PVT reports the UFC will instead return to Belo Horizonte for the event. A bout between Joseph Benavidez and Jussier “Formiga” da Silva has already been rumored for Sept. 4, but the two new bouts include Glover Teixeira vs. Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight tilt and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza vs.

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Report: Joseph Benavidez vs. Jussier Formiga targeted for UFC on FOX Sports 1 3

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 03:30:00 +0000

A flyweight matchup between perennial contender Joseph Benavidez (18-3 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and Brazilian submission ace Jussier Formiga (15-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) is reportedly the first bout set for September’s UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 event. The booking of top-10 contestants was today reported by Brazilian outlet Globo.com , though UFC officials have yet to make an announcement. UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 takes place Sept. 4 in Brazil. UFC officials have yet to announce a venue for the card, but Globo.com reports that Belo Horizonte, which hosted UFC 147, and Porto Alegre are currently the leading candidates to serve as host city.

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UFC Brazil Event in September Facing Issues in Porto Alegre, Could Return to Belo Horizonte

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:26:37 +0000

The UFC has been targeting a return date to Brazil on Sept. 4 as part of its early efforts on the new U.S. national sports network, Fox Sports 1 . Their initial plans for UFC on FS1 3 to land in Porto Alegre, however, are facing an uphill battle. The event may instead see the promotion circle back to Belo Horizonte instead. It’s unclear what the issue is with Porto Alegre, but UFC executive Marshall Zelaznik, following Saturday night’s UFC on Fuel TV 10 in Fortaleza, confirmed that there is an issue and that the promotion has begun formulating a back-up plan.

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