Is today! Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort settle differences at UFC-126

Anderson Silva (left) stares Vitor belfort (right)

Everything is ready in Las Vegas for the most anticipated fight of the year. The Brazilians Anderson Silva e Vitor belfort will settle the differences, in the octagon set up at the Mandalay Bay Center, to define who is the best middleweight in Ultimate. The fight is the main fight of UFC-126, an event that takes place in the early hours of Saturday to Sunday, in the United States. During the weigh-in, held yesterday, the atmosphere heated up and the athletes had to be separated so as not to start the duel a day earlier (read more here).

"Anderson Silva He's a great guy, but that's part of the promotion. The big day is tomorrow”, said Vitor after the incident. Anderson, on the other hand, once again caused controversy, criticizing his opponent's attitude. “There’s not much of a secret, Vitor talks a lot and we’re going to fight, we’re going to fight tomorrow”, he said.

In addition to the Tupiniquim duel, valid for the organization's middleweight belt, UFC-126 also features another Brazilian on the fight program. Making his debut on the main card, Carlos Eduardo “Tá Damado” face the tough North American Jake ellenberger.

Another highlight of the show will be the long-awaited confrontation between the revelations Ryan bader e Jon Jones, where the winner will be able to challenge the Brazilian Mauricio Shogun, for the UFC light heavyweight belt.

Check out the complete UFC-126 card, which will be broadcast live on Canal Combate starting at 1am on Sunday (Brasília time) and covered by SUPER FIGHTS em REAL TIME:

Main Card

Up to 84 kgs.: Anderson Silva (84kgs.) vs. Vitor belfort (84kgs.)

Up to 93 kgs.: Forrest griffin (93kgs.) vs. Rich Franklin (92kgs.)

Up to 77 kgs.: Jake ellenberger (77,5kgs) vs. Carlos Eduardo “Tá Damado” (77kgs.)

Up to 93 kgs.: Ryan bader (93kgs.) vs. Jon Jones (93,5kgs.)

Up to 61 kgs.: Antonio Banuelos (61,5 kgs) vs. Miguel Torres (61,5kgs)

Preliminary Card:

Up to 70 kgs.: Paul Kelly (70 kgs.) vs. Donald Cerrone (70 kg.)

Up to 66 kgs.: Chad Mendes (66 kgs.) vs. Michihiro Omigawa (66 kg.)

Up to 70 kgs.: Gabe Ruediger (70 kgs.) vs. Paul Taylor (70,8 kgs.)

Up to 61 kgs.: Demetrious Johnson (61,5 kgs) vs. Norifumi Yamamoto (61 kg)

Up to 93 kgs.: Kyle Kingsbury (93 kgs.) vs. Ricardo Romero (93kgs.)

Up to 77 kgs.: Mike Pierce (78 kgs.)* vs. Kenny Robertson (77 kgs.)