UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold (also known as UFC on FX 8) was a mixed martial arts event held on May 18, 2013, at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.[2][3] The event was broadcast live on FUEL TV and FX.
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| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | May 18, 2013 | |||
| Venue | Arena Jaraguá | |||
| City | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | |||
| Attendance | 7,642[1] | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe event was headlined by a middleweight bout between perennial multi-divisional contender Vitor Belfort and the final Strikeforce Middleweight Champion and promotional newcomer and future UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold.[3]
Manvel Gamburyan was expected to face Hacran Dias at the event. However, Gamburyan was forced to pull out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Nik Lentz.[4]
Marcos Vinícius was expected to face Iuri Alcântara at the event. However, Vinicius was forced out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Iliarde Santos[5][6]
Cezar Ferreira was originally scheduled to face CB Dollaway. However, on April 1, it was revealed that Dollaway had to withdraw from the bout due to injury and he was replaced by Chris Camozzi.[7] Then on April 7, it was confirmed that Ferreira had pulled out of the fight as well, citing an injury and was replaced by Rafael Natal.[8]
Costas Philippou had to withdraw from his fight against Ronaldo Souza, after suffering a cut above his eye, and was replaced by Chris Camozzi. Camozzi's scheduled opponent Rafael Natal instead faced promotional newcomer João Zeferino.[9][10]
Paulo Thiago was originally expected to face Lance Benoist.[11] However, on April 20, it was announced that Benoist had to pull out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Michel Prazeres.[12]
Results
edit| Main card (FX) | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Middleweight | Vitor Belfort | def. | Luke Rockhold | KO (spinning heel kick and punches) | 1 | 2:32 | |
| Middleweight | Ronaldo Souza | def. | Chris Camozzi | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 1 | 3:37 | |
| Lightweight | Rafael dos Anjos | def. | Evan Dunham | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Middleweight | Rafael Natal | def. | João Zeferino | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Preliminary card (Fuel TV) | |||||||
| Featherweight | Nik Lentz | def. | Hacran Dias | Decision (unanimous) (28–27, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Lightweight | Francisco Trinaldo | def. | Mike Rio | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 1 | 3:08 | |
| Lightweight | Gleison Tibau | def. | John Cholish | Submission (guillotine choke) | 2 | 2:34 | |
| Welterweight | Paulo Thiago | def. | Michel Prazeres | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Bantamweight | Iuri Alcântara | def. | Iliarde Santos | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:31 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Fabio Maldonado | def. | Roger Hollett | Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 29–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Preliminary card (Facebook) | |||||||
| Flyweight | John Lineker | def. | Azamat Gashimov | TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:07 | [a] |
| Flyweight | Jussier Formiga | def. | Chris Cariaso | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Lightweight | Lucas Martins | def. | Jeremy Larsen | KO (punch) | 3 | 0:13 | |
- ^ Gashimov had 1 point deducted in round 1 for grabbing the cage.
Bonus awards
editThe following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses.[14]
- Fight of the Night: Lucas Martins vs. Jeremy Larsen
- Knockout of the Night: Vitor Belfort
- Submission of the Night: Ronaldo Souza
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Staff (2012-05-18). "UFC on FX 8 draws reported 7,642 attendance in Brazil". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-18.
- ^ Staff (2013-03-06). "UFC Returns to Brazil for Rockhold vs. Belfort". ufc.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ^ a b Staff (2013-02-14). "'UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold' set for May 18 in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
- ^ Staff (2013-03-25). "Nik Lentz replaces Manny Gamburyan, meets Hacran Dias at UFC on FX 8". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ Zane Simon (2013-04-01). "Vinicius out with knee injury, Alcantara awaits new opponent". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2013-04-02). "Iliarde assina com o UFC e encara Marajó no evento de Jaraguá do Sul (Brazilian Portuguese)". tatame.com.br. Retrieved 2013-04-02.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Chris Camozzi in for injured C.B. Dollaway vs. Cezar Ferreira at UFC on FX 8". mmajunkie.com. 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
- ^ "Chris Camozzi vs. Rafael Natal slated for UFC on FX 8 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. 2013-04-07. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
- ^ Ariel Helwani (May 3, 2013). "Injury forces Costa Philippou out of 'Jacare' Souza fight at UFC on FX 8". mmafighting.com. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ^ Jesse Holland (May 3, 2013). "Chris Camozzi gets 'Jacare' Souza at UFC on FX 8, Joao Zeferino debuts opposite Rafael Natal". mmamania.com. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ^ Staff (March 1, 2013). "Paulo Thiago vs. Lance Benoist added to UFC on FX 8 in Brazil". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ^ "Benoist out, Michel Prazeres meets Paulo Thiago at UFC on FX 8". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
- ^ "UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ^ Staff (2013-05-18). "UFC on FX 8 bonuses: Belfort, Souza, Martins, Larsen earn $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-18.