The former UFC champion and one of the most popular fighters in Brazil, Silva is scheduled to face Anthony Rumble Johnson at UFC 142, but was today tabbed as coach "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil." Squaring off against the coach will be 35-year-old former PRIDE Champion Wanderlei Silva.
Belfort (20-9 MMA, 9-5 UFC) and Silva (34-11-1 MMA, 4-6 UFC) met 14 years ago at UFC 17.5, with then 20-year-old Belfort earning the knockout in just :46 and the prospect of a rematch has been a fan-favorite ever since. Fighters are being selected in training sessions, including one this week in Sao Paolo with UFC matchmaker Joe Silva and UFC President Dana White in attendance.
"TUF: Brazil" will be the first international edition of the popular reality series. It's expected to be played in the United States on FUEL TV and internationally by Globo.
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