Speaking via Tatame Magazine, Fertitta said:“We don’t have a main event set yet, we’ll find out probably after this Saturday, these fights in Rio, then we’ll set a main event. But it’ll be something big. It’ll be a big fight.”
When pushed on the possibility of pitting Silva against Henderson in a rematch of their UFC 82 clash, Fertitta added:“I would love to do that. Anderson just needs a win.”
On the possibility of a fight card in Manaus, Brazil in 2012…“We’ve met with the governor of Manaus and they want us to do a fight there. It’s interesting for us, because Jose Aldo is from there, so it’s maybe an opportunity to bring him back to fight in front of his home town. We’re talking to them, trying to find a day, maybe July or August. Maybe we’ll do 4 or 5 in Brazil. I think it’s more realistic.”
On the possibility of a TUF Brazil in 2012…“We’re working on that, we’re really close to get something done. We think it’s gonna be very successful – a Brazilian Ultimate Fighter, all Brazilian fighters. One thing that is great about this country is that you have so many great fighters, finding talents is easy. There are so many good kids.”
The Brazilian market seems to be one the Las Vegas based promotion is ultra-keen to break into and set up an infrastructure, although much will depend on how this weekends event goes in Rio if it’s going to be a long-term relationship.
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