This just in: Brazilian newspaper reports Silva & Belfort as TUF coaches for 2012!

**Hiro Protagonist** · Posted On: 10/31/2011 2:38pm

Hi all,

Ariel Helwani just broke the news on the MMA hour.

http://extra.globo.com/esporte/mma/a...o-2899613.html

Depois do anúncio da transmissão das lutas do UFC pela Rede Globo, mais uma novidade promete agitar o mercado do MMA nacional: o mês de março de 2012 marcará a estreia do reality TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) no Brasil.
Os protagonistas serão os lutadores Vitor Belfort e Anderson Silva, que já se enfrentaram no UFC 127, e comandarão duas equipes de lutadores no reality.
As inscrições serão abertas nas próximas semanas, mas a produção contará, inclusive, com olheiros que buscarão nas academias de lutas de todo país alguns participantes para o programa.

Leia mais: http://extra.globo.com/esporte/mma/a...#ixzz1cODXebXV

Translated by Google, unedited:

After the announcement of the broadcast of UFC fights by Rede Globo, a new feature promises to stir the market's national MMA: the month of March 2012 will mark the debut of the reality TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) in Brazil.
The protagonists are the fighters Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort, who have met at UFC 127, and will command two teams of fighters in reality.
Registration will open in the coming weeks, but production will, even with recruiters who seek in gyms across the country struggles some participants to the program

Thrilling!

Though that might obviously mean Silva vs Sonnen II is off,
given that the real champ is still in treatment for a shoulder injury.

Thing is, Brazilian media is usually more reliable than US sources when it comes to their fighters. ...So, this is very likely more than just a rumor.

Your newspuss,

Rafe

**Odacon** · Posted On: 10/31/2011 2:49pm

That's weak, no one wants to see them fight again.

***Tranquil Suit*** · Posted On: 10/31/2011 3:17pm

UFC officials shoot down Silva-Belfort 'TUF: Brazil' coaching reports

**Hiro Protagonist** · Posted On: 10/31/2011 3:29pm

Ah, thanks, TS!

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/3...tedly#comments

Let's see how this developes - O Globo is not really a page that is too fast on rumors, usually, so there might still be more to it.

Actually, I think the UFC might send another Silva there instead.

***Tranquil Suit*** · Posted On: 10/31/2011 4:21pm

Wandy vs Belfort isn't a fair match up. Plus, won't Wandy be fighting Cung Le during the TUF shoot?

**EmperorCesar** · Posted On: 10/31/2011 4:30pm

Yea, Silva vs Belfort before Silva vs Sonnen would be retarded.

**ReadyEddy** · Posted On: 10/31/2011 7:22pm

Nice!

**Hiro Protagonist** · Posted On: 11/01/2011 3:49am

But, yeah, it seems I was too fast - there have been a few reports already where the news were denied. However, I will follow this a bit more closely; it would seem very strange to me that O Globo simply makes up some ****.

**robdaze151** · Posted On: 11/01/2011 7:30am

I'm calling shennanigans on that one there

**UnwrittenXx** · Posted On: 11/03/2011 1:22pm

I would rather see TUF: SILVA vs SONNEN ;; Sonnen is hilarious, so much drama would escalate, thus making the fight more anticipated...
but I honestly wish they would have a supercard Feb (superbowl weekend 2 title fights gsp vs diaz and silva vs sonnen)