The UFC plans to stage 41 events in 2015, and during that time, hundreds of fighters will enter and exit the octagon. While pre-fight hype is an enjoyable aspect of the sport, it’s ultimately the in-cage performances that speak most to fans. For the majority of fighters, the opportunity to present their skills to the world only comes along a few times per year. A total of 26 fighters got the chance on Saturday as part of UFC Fight Night 77 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Now that the event is in the books, it’s time to commence MMAjunkie’s “Three Stars” ceremony. * * * * Thiago Tavares Third Star: Thiago Tavares Longtime UFC veteran Thiago Tavares (20-6-1 MMA, 10-6-1 UFC) earned arguably the most significant victory of his career when he submitted Clay Guida (32-16 MMA, 12-10 UFC) in a mere 39 seconds .
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The three stars of ‘UFC Fight Night 77: Belfort vs. Henderson 3′ in Brazil – MMA Junkie