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Spencer Fisher vs. Thiago Tavares in the works for "UFC: Rio" (4/16/2011 5:15:00 PM)
An intriguing lightweight affair between the always-exciting Spencer Fisher and Brazilian submission ace Thiago Tavares is in the works for "UFC: Rio." MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with sources close to the event that verbal agreements are in place for the matchup, which was first reported by Brazilian outlet Portal do Vale Tudo. Featuring a middleweight title fight between Anderson Silva and the last man to hold a win over him, Yushin Okami, "UFC: Rio" (expected to serve as UFC 134) takes place Aug. 27 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
Thiago Tavares vs. Spencer Fisher Slated for “UFC: Rio” on Aug. 27 (4/16/2011 7:44:25 AM)
A lightweight matchup between Brazilian Thiago Tavares and veteran Spencer Fisher is in the works for the UFC: Rio fight card for the UFC's return to Brazil on Aug. 27.
UFC on Versus 3 Medical Suspensions Go To Dollaway, Tavares, and Brown (3/7/2011 7:48:21 AM)
Just three fighters from Thursday's UFC on Versus 3 event in Louisville were issued medical suspensions, as CB Dollaway, Thiago Tavares, and Todd Brown have been sidelined 60 days after suffering knockout losses.However, medical suspensions have yet to be decided for headliners Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann.
Roller Eager to Match Ground Game Against Tavares (3/1/2011 10:25:44 AM)
Thiago Tavares is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, but Shane Roller says he wants to see just how good his ground game is when they meet Thursday at “UFC Live 3.”
Shane Roller vs. Thiago Tavares in the works for UFC on Versus 3 (12/28/2010 3:30:00 PM)
Former top WEC contender Shane Roller makes his octagon debut against nine-time UFC veteran Thiago Tavares. MMAjunkie.com has learned both fighters have agreed to face each other at UFC on Versus 3, and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly. While not yet officially announced by the promotion, UFC on Versus 3 is expected to take place March 3 in Louisville, Ky.
March UFC Events Add Roller vs. Tavares, Barboza vs. Njokuani, McCorkle vs. Morecraft (12/28/2010 7:00:14 AM)
The UFC's March fight cards are filling up quickly, as former WEC contender Shane Roller faces lightweight Thiago Tavares at UFC on Versus 3, undefeated Brazilian lightweight Edson Barzoa takes on WEC vet Anthony Njokuani at UFC 128, and heavyweights Sean McCorkle and Christian Morecraft meet at UFC Fight Night 24.
Pat Audinwood vs. Thiago Tavares official; UFC 119 complete with 11 bouts (8/27/2010 2:00:00 PM)
A lightweight matchup between Brazilian Thiago Tavares and promotional newcomer Pat Audinwood is now official for UFC 119. UFC officials recently announced the matchup, which was previously reported by MMAjunkie.com. The contest was created when Audinwood stepped in for Aaron Riley, who was nixed from the contest for undisclosed reasons.
Aaron Riley out, Thiago Tavares in against Pat Audinwood at UFC 119 (8/18/2010 1:25:00 AM)
While it might not create quite the stir of a "Cro Cop" for "Big Nog" switch, there is one additional adjustment to the card at UFC 119. Aaron Riley has been scratched from the card, and Brazilian Thiago Tavares has agreed to step in against newcomer Pat Audinwood. MMAjunkie.com confirmed the switch with sources close to the event, though the reason for Riley's removal from the planned contest wasn't immediately evident.