This fight has been cancelled after Silva was forced to withdraw due to injury.
UFC 149 video preview for 'Faber vs Barao' on July 21 in Calgary (Extended)
Take a look at an extended video preview for the UFC 149: "Faber vs. Barao" event set to take place on Sat., July 21, 2012, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
UFC 149: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira reportedly out, Shawn Jordan tapped to fight Cheick Kongo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is reportedly too hurt to return at UFC 149 on July 21, 2012, and is out of his fight against Cheick Kongo. He has been replaced by Shawn Jordan.
Dana White: Shogun Rua would have rather been cut than fight Glover Teixeira
Not only does UFC President Dana White claim Shogun Rua turned down a fight against Glover Teixeira, he says the Brazilian would have rather been cut than be made to fight his fellow countryman.
Light Heavyweight Fight
Date: July 22, 2012
| Mauricio Rua | Thiago Silva | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | age | 40 |
| 6'0" | height | 6'1" |
| 205 | weight | 205 |