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UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Bold Predictions

UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Bold Predictions

| January 11, 2012 | 3:46 pm | 1 Reply

Less than five months since making their triumphant return to Brazil the UFC comes to the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. Like before the card is stacked with local fighters and headlined by a Brazilian champion defending his title. Jose Aldo makes his third title defense of his UFC featherweight title against the undefeated Chad Mendes.

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The Betting Corner: UFC 142 Aldo vs. Mendes

The Betting Corner: UFC 142 Aldo vs. Mendes

| January 10, 2012 | 8:53 pm | 1 Reply

It took a little doing, but Chad Mendes will finally get his title shot against Jose Aldo at UFC 142. Whether he comes to regret a shot at the Nova Uniao product will remain to be seen, but our ability to make money on this event is never in question! Below is my comparison betting odds for the fights, as well as some valid props. I’ve also included a confidence rating that gives you an idea of how much wiggle room we have with the line. High confidence indicates few surprises and plenty of footage to watch of both men, while a low rating means there are multiple variables or a lack of information present on new fighters.

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UFC adds two Lightweight fights January’s UFC 142

UFC adds two Lightweight fights January’s UFC 142

| November 8, 2011 | 11:27 pm | Reply

The UFC added two lightweight bouts today for January’s UFC 142 that takes place at Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena. After returning to Brazil after nearly 13 years in August the promotion returns for the second time in just five months.

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The UFC Rio Medical Report

The UFC Rio Medical Report

| August 31, 2011 | 2:26 pm | Reply

Even without an athletic commission in Brazil the UFC handed down medical suspensions on the fighters following UFC Rio (UFC 134). 16 fighters or two-thirds of the entire card were suspended, ranging anywhere from 7 days mandatory rest to 180 days pending doctor’s clearance.

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UFC Rio: Silva vs. Okami Preliminary Results

UFC Rio: Silva vs. Okami Preliminary Results

| August 27, 2011 | 6:01 pm | Reply

The appetizers to tonight’s UFC 134 main event from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro were the preliminary card on Facebook and Spike TV. Featuring nine Brazilian born fighters, it was a perfect lead a PPV main card filled with five more Brazilians.

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The Betting Corner for UFC 134

The Betting Corner for UFC 134

| August 26, 2011 | 4:53 pm | 1 Reply

It’s Brazil vs. The World (well, except for Jabouin vs. Loveland) as the UFC hits up Rio with an excellent card. We have title shots, rematches and straight-up slugfests on tap, so let’s see if we can’t make a little money off the festivities. Below is my comparison betting odds, as well as a list of valid props for the fights.

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UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami Bold Predictions

UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami Bold Predictions

| August 22, 2011 | 9:08 pm | 3 Replies

Nearly 13 years ago at UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil, the Ultimate Fighting Championship held it’s first ever event in Brazil. This Saturday, August 27th the promotion makes its long-awaited returns to Brazil with UFC 134 Silva vs. Okami from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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UFN 20 Weigh-in Results

UFN 20 Weigh-in Results

| January 10, 2010 | 1:31 pm | Reply

Today was the Weigh-ins for tomorrows Ultimate Fight Night 20 at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

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