Vinny Magalhaes back with the UFC...will fight at UFC 151

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One of MMA's most dynamic young BJJ standouts is returning to the big leagues, as Tatame is reporting that TUF Season 8 runner-up (and occasional BloodyElbow.com commenter), Vinny Magalhaes, has signed a new contract with the UFC and is expected to take part in the UFC 151 card on September 1st:

Magalhaes is the reigning M1-Global light heavyweight champion, but a very public dispute with the Russian promotion over his salary and contract led the Brazilian to sever his ties with the organization, and with the matching period M1 enforced for any potential offers from other promotions having just ended a few days ago, Magalhaes quickly signed with the UFC.

A well-regarded grappler with several high-level BJJ credentials to his name, including a gold medal at the 2011 ADCC tournament, "Pezao" is a terror on the ground, and since being released by the UFC after his initial 0-2 stint in 2009, he's racked up an impressive 7-1 record, with all of those wins coming via stoppage (5 by submission). Magalhaes was first introduced to UFC fans as a member of Frank Mir's team on the 8th season of TUF, where he finished all his opponents en-route to the season finale where he was knocked out by Ryan Bader. Most recently, Vinny has been in the spotlight as a BJJ coach for middleweight contender, Chael Sonnen, leading up to Sonnen's recent title fight against Anderson Silva.


No opponent has been named for Magalhaes's return on the UFC 151 card, but we'll update you as soon as that news breaks.

[HugeMMAFan]

Sure, the UFC needs all the Heavyweights it can get. Besides, sticking it to M-1 isn't going to make you look bad to the UFC.

[Tallica1981]

Sure, the UFC needs all the Heavyweights it can get. Besides, sticking it to M-1 isn't going to make you look bad to the UFC.

He's a light heavy.

What exciting news this is....

[HugeMMAFan]

He's a light heavy.

What exciting news this is....

Thanks for correcting me. In any case, why not? It can't hurt.

[Lemony Snicket]

Hope he improved drastically

[Onion]

He's done very well outside the UFC and has some highlight reel victories.
Nice to see his waiting period is up, and I'm glad they signed him.

[wgrapple]

He's widely considered the best LHW grappler in the world right now, we'll see what happens!

[Lemony Snicket]

He cant eat a punch though or he'd still be in the UFC.

[LordZardoz]

He cant eat a punch though or he'd still be in the UFC.

He only has two losses where he was finished, (A TKO to Bader and a verbal submission). I figure he is able to deal reasonably well with getting hit as he has had 13 other MMA fights. Vinny is probably going to have issues dealing with anyone who can strike decently that can also defend his takedowns, but I think he will probably do pretty decently. There are not many high level submission guys at 205 in the UFC.

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[dcapps953]

He only has two losses where he was finished, (A TKO to Bader and a verbal submission). I figure he is able to deal reasonably well with getting hit as he has had 13 other MMA fights. Vinny is probably going to have issues dealing with anyone who can strike decently that can also defend his takedowns, but I think he will probably do pretty decently. There are not many high level submission guys at 205 in the UFC.

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just wanted to say i admire your dedication to sticking with the whole end communication thing. everyone else thought it ran its course a year ago.

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