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Rousimar Palhares talks about his first-round submission of Mike Massenzio, and shares a special message with the fans.

After a lengthy injury layoff, Terry Etim makes quick work of opponent Edward Faaloloto at UFC® 138.

Tough veterans and fast-rising stars highlight the UFC RIO main card, as Erick Silva faces WEC alum Carlo Prater, and Mike Massenzio takes on Rousimar Palhares.

Undefeated Brazilian Edson Barboza will test his brutal kickboxing tricks against Brit tapout tyrant Terry Etim this Saturday.

Two fascinating striker vs. grappler matchups will take place in Rio this weekend: See lightweight veterans Thiago Tavares and Sam Stout, plus heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga welcomes Ednaldo "Lula" Oliveira to the UFC.

Training, skill and national pride will all be on display in the UFC RIO prelims as Brazilian-via-Massachusetts Ricardo Funch takes on Las Vegas' Mike Pyle and Japan's Michihiro Omigawa braves Yuri Alcantara's home-court crowd.

Anthony Johnson is honored to be facing UFC® legend Vitor Belfort in his middleweight debut. Hear why "Rumble" believes the world will know his name after UFC RIO.

In his first UFC® main event, featherweight champ Jose Aldo defends his belt against Chad Mendes in front of a hometown crowd. hear why the champ feels his undefeated opponent will be at a disadvantage on January 14.

Rousimar Palhares changes things up a bit, using an armbar to submit veteran Ivan Salaverry at UFC® 84.

Chad Mendes sees UFC® 142 as his own real-life "Rocky" story. Hear why he thinks he has what it takes to leave Brazil as the new featherweight champion.

The UFC® returns to Rio de Janeiro with a card full of heavy hitters. Watch Jose Aldo defend his featherweight title against undefeated Chad Mendes, and see Anthony johnson make his middleweight debut against former champ Vitor Belfort.