UFC RIO press conference: Shogun on his training and the belt; Forrest on xenophobia.

Meet one of the UFC’s newest fighters, Johnny Eduardo (25-8-0), as he trains for his Octagon debut against Raphael Assuncao (14-4-0) at UFC Rio. Catch his fight Saturday August 27 during the live prelims on Facebook, starting at 5:45PM/2:45PM ET/PT.

After stopping veteran Spencer Fisher, an emotional Thiago Tavares dedicates his big win to his home country of Brazil, and explains how, win or lose, his goal is always to make his fights exciting.

We give Edson Barboza (8-0-0) a Flip camera to get an inside look at his training regime as he preps for his bout with Ross Pearson (14-4-0) at UFC Rio - Saturday, August 27, live on Pay-Per-View, 9PM/6PM ET/PT.

Yuri Alcantara calls his at-home win a "dream come true" and wants just one thing after his war with Felipe Arantes - to get back in the Octagon again ASAP.

A backstage compilation featuring footage from UFC RIO, UFC Fight Night Live: Shields vs Ellenberger, and the UFC 135 Press Conference.

Yushin Okami - the last man to beat Anderson Silva - gets his chance to do it again, this time for the middleweight belt in front of Silva's countrymen.

It was a comeback for the ages and it kept the streak alive. Go back in time to UFC 117 Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen.

Dana White, Anderson Silva, Yushin Okami, Forrest Griffin, Shogun Rua, Minotauro Nogueira and Brendan Schaub at the UFC Rio pre-fight press conference.

Yushin "Thunder" Okami will try to end the reign of Anderson Silva, plus Shogun and Forrest meet again. Live on August 27, 2011.

Edson Barboza earns a hard-fought decision after a "war" with Ross Pearson. Hear his opinions on his Fight of the Night performance, and how he plans to come back an even better fighter.

Get an inside look at one of the UFC’s newest fighters, as he gets ready to participate in one of the biggest events of the year. Erick Silva faces fellow countryman Luis “Beicao” Ramos at UFC Rio, Saturday, August 27, live on Facebook 5:45PM/2:45PM ET/PT

Raphael Assuncao wins his bantamweight debut, outpointing tough striker Johnny Eduardo. He talks about adjusting to a new weight class, dealing with Eduardo's standup skills, and climbing the bantamweight ladder.

It’s a race against the clock as “Minotauro” Nogueira hits the gym with just hours before his bout against Brendan Schaub. Watch this much-anticipated heavyweight bout at UFC Rio: Silva vs. Okami, Saturday, August 27, live on Pay-Per-View, 9PM/6PM ET/PT.

UFC® 134 RIO Prelim Fight: Erick Silva vs. Luis Ramos

The first time Forrest Griffin fought Shogun Rua, he was a "crazy, young, hungry kid." Now he's more experienced, more skilled, smarter - and just as hungry.

Talk about a recipe for excitement - take British brawler Ross Pearson, add in Brazilian kickboxer Edson Barboza, put inside an Octagon for no more than fifteen minutes and see who's left standing.

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua evens the score with Forrest Griffin, earning a first-round TKO. Hear Rua's breakdown of the fight, and why the victory was extra special for him.

Brendan Schaub tours a favela outside of Rio. Not knowing what to expect, Schaub was pleasantly surprised by the warm reaction. Watch Schaub (9-1-0) take on Minotauro Nogueira (32-6-1-1NC) in a heavyweight bout at UFC Rio.

After a bit of controversy, Rousimar Palhares bested a game Dan Miller in a lopsided decision. The man known as "Toquinho" explains why he thought the fight was stopped in the first round, and what gave him the strength to win.

Get a rare, inside look as Paulo Thiago instructs a Special Operations Class at the Police Academy in Brasilia. Watch Paulo Thiago take on David Mitchell at UFC Rio: Silva vs. Okami, Saturday, August 27, live on Facebook 5:45PM/2:45PMET/PT.

Yves Jabouin gets UFC® RIO started by winning a three-round war with Ian Loveland. Hear what he feels was the difference in the fight, and why he had to overcome feeling "gun shy".

UFC® 134 RIO Prelim Fight: David Mitchell vs. Paulo Thiago

Watch Anderson Silva and Rich Franklin do battle for the UFC Middleweight Championship... for a second time... with an outcome similar to their first fight.

Brendan Schaub has a simple plan for UFC® RIO: Knock out Minotauro Nogueira, and go home.Will "The Hybrid" be able to finish another MMA legend on August 27?

He talks, we listen. Chael Sonnen gives his preview to the main event at UFC Rio: Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami.

In this video blog, the Brazilian works on strength and conditioning for his fight with Stanislav Nedkov (11-0-0). Watch Cane vs Nedkov at UFC Rio: Silva vs Okami, live on Pay-Per-View, Saturday, August 27th, 9PM/6PM ET/PT.

Soft spoken, but hard-hitting - Stanislav Nedkov KO's Luiz Cane in the first round, and becomes the first fighter from Bulgaria to win inside the Octagon. The man of few words talks about his monumental victory.

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua trains with cutting edge technology as he prepares for his rematch with Forrest Griffin. Rua will face Griffin in the co-main event at UFC Rio: Silva vs. Okami, Saturday, August 27, live on Pay-Per-View, 9PM/6PM ET/PT.

Yushin Okami joins Paula Sack for an interview as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career against Anderson Silva. Find out who takes the middleweight championship at UFC Rio, Saturday, August 27, live on Pay-Per-View, 9PM/6PM ET/PT.

Dana White, Yushin Okami, Forrest Griffin and Brendan Schaub travel to Rio for this UFC 134 press conference with Brazilian battlers Anderson Silva, Shogun Rua and Minotauro Nogueira.

The man who showed off a front kick in his last fight promises something more at UFC Rio. Watch Anderson Silva talk about his upcoming title fight with Yushin Okami.

Powerful strikers Luis Cane and Stanislav Nedkov look to put on a show for the Brazilian fans at UFC® RIO. Will Nedkov's strength give him the advantage, or will Cane's technical striking be the difference?

What are the men of UFC Rio bringing into the Octagon tonight? Heavy hands, impeccable ground games and calm minds.

Knee and hip injuries have kept Minotauro Nogueira sidelined since February of 2010 when he last fought Cain Velasquez at UFC 110. Watch as Nogueira shares what it means to him to fight on the UFC Rio card against Brendan Schaub.

Paulo Thiago used the energy from the raucous Brazilian crowd to grind out a win against a tougher-than-expected David Mitchell. Hear what Thiago had to say about being a part of the historic UFC RIO.

Dana starts his week by hitting LA, New York, and Miami for a whirlwind media tour. Then it's off to Rio de Janeiro for the UFC® RIO pre-fight press conference.

The middleweight champion defends his title in his backyard - the G.O.A.T. answers questions at the post-fight press conference.

UFC® 134 RIO Prelim Fight: Yves Jabouin vs. Ian Loveland

Under the shadow of Rio's Sugarloaf Mountain, Shogun Rua wants to even the score with Forrest Griffin, then climb his way back to the top of the 205 rankings.

Forrest Griffin recounts the biggest moment of his career - his five-round, hard-fought battle against then-champion Rampage Jackson.