We knew it was happening, now we know when (and where).
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has booked Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold as the main event for UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold," on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Tatame confirmed the booking details earlier today.
Belfort (22-10) is fresh off a TRT-powered ass kicking of Michael Bisping at the UFC on FX 7 event earlier this year in Brazil. "The Phenom" could be a couple of wins away from a rematch against Anderson Silva, he just has to fulfill this obligation first.
Could Rockhold be one of those "top guys?"
The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) standout enters the Octagon with a 10-1 record and having never lost under the Strikeforce banner. In addition to being the last man to hold the now-defunct promotion's 185-pound strap, Rocky boasts wins over Ronaldo Souza and Tim Kennedy.
Unlike Gilbert Melendez, who was able to walk right into a title shot, Rockhold won't get a crack at "The Spider" like he was hoping for, but it would be hard to deny him one if he upsets Belfort in front of a hometown crowd. Heck, a finish might damn near guarantee it.
That is, unless Chris Weidman has something to say about it first.
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