MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant caught up with UFC superstar light heavyweight Chael Sonnen at the United 4 Wrestling event in Los Angeles and talked to him about his desire to see wrestling continue as an Olympic sport. Chael also talks about how wrestling builds character, the celebrity match he was hoping to have against UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture and the possibility of fighting Wanderlei Silva in Boston on the 1st UFC on FOX Sports 1 show.

Undefeated UFC Fighter, Myles Jury, visiting the kids who have made mistakes and landed themselves at the Woodward Academy in Woodward, Iowa.

Follow Jury at his website at www.TheTeamFury.com.

Hear from Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold following their headlining bout at UFC on FX 8.

Vitor Belfort unleashed one of the most spectacular knockout finishes in recent history at UFC On FX: Belfort vs Rockhold. Belfort discussed his spinning heel kick KO with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl shortly after the fight.

UFC interim champ Renan Barao – Image by Anne-Marie Sorvin – US PRESSWIRE

According to the website Barão injured his right foot and will not recover in time before the June 15th date.

Barão was to have faced Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161, scheduled for next month in the promotions first visit to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

This was to have been Barão’s second title defense after submitting Michael McDonald last February in London, England at UFC on FUEL TV 7. The Brazilian has remained undefeated in thirty-one straight matches including six inside the Octagon and two under the WEC banner.

No official word has come from the Ultimate Fighting Championship as to whether the bout will be delayed or a new opponent will be found for Wineland.

Due to the prickly nature of injuries, and losses by fighters facing underdogs in situations like this one, I expect Wineland will wait the month it will take Barão to heal.

Submission savant Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza celebrated his arm triangle victory over Chris Camozzi by speaking with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl. “Jacare” had an impressive debut at UFC On FX: Belfort vs Rockhold, earning himself the “Submission of the Night” bonus for his fantastic finish.

Nik Lentz won his second consecutive fight in Brazil, defeating Hacran Dias at UFC On FX: Belfort vs Rockhold. Lentz spoke with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl about his big win and what he plans on doing next in his UFC career.

Rafael Natal defeated João Zeferino on just two weeks notice at UFC On FX: Belfort vs Rockhold. Natal spoke with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl after his strong performance against a solid opponent.

Rafael Dos Anjos won a controversial decision in a back-and-forth brawl with Evan Dunham. After the fight, a stitched up Dos Anjos spoke with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship awarded a total of $200,000 in “Fight Night” bonuses for Saturday nights UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold event. Bonuses of $50,000 each went to fighters Vitor Belfort, Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza, Lucas Martins and Jeremy Larsen.

The winners were announced at the post-fight press conference by UFC officials.

UFC on FX 8 took place at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil with the main card airing on FX, while the prelim card was split between Fuel TV and streaming videon on Facebook.

The promotions first trip to Santa Catarina drew an announced attendance of 7,642 into the Arena Jaraguá.

Rather than re-inventing the wheel, here is the UFC.com “bonus recap.”

To the surprise of nobody, headliner Vitor Belfort took home Knockout of the Night for his first-round finish of Luke Rockhold. After engaging in several back-and-forth exchanges early in the round, “The Phenom” landed a spinning back kick to Rockhold’s jaw, sending the former Strikeforce middleweight champion crashing to the mat. Belfort followed up with punches on the ground before the referee stepped in. Belfort has now won two straight bouts by way of head kick.

The bonus for Belfort was his second straight “KOTN” bonus following his second round TKO finish of Michael Bisping last January in the main event of UFC on FX 7.

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza earned Submission of the Night for submitting Chris Camozzi in the co-main event. The former Strikeforce champ took Camozzi to the ground early in the first round, then showed off his formidable grappling skills with an arm triangle choke that put the TUF vet to sleep within seconds.

The win for Souza was his fourth straight victory, all by finishes, improving his record under the Strikeforce banner and in the UFC to 8-1 with a decision loss to Luke Rockhold for the Strikeforce middleweight title.

Fight of the Night went to show openers Lucas Martins and Jeremy Larsen. The lightweight fighters put on an exciting, back-and-forth brawl that saw both men staggered and bloodied. Martins ultimately won via third-round knockout.

The bout between Martins and Larsen was the second Octagon match for both men, with Martins improving to 1-1 and Larsen falling to 0-2.

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Video highlights from Saturday nights UFC on FX 8 card from the promotions first trip to Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazi. On a thirteen bout card fans witnessed an impressive seven finishes four via knockout, three via submission including the main card and co-main event matches. Vitor Belfort would earn his second straight “Knockout of the Night” bonus for his first round KO of Luke Rockhold, while Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza earned the “Submission of the Night” bonus in his Octagon debut for submitting Chris Camozzi.

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Featured fighters include headliners Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold, along with Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza, Gleison Tibau, Lucas Martins and Francisco Trinaldo.

The press conference took place Saturday night (May 17, 2013) at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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