Anderson Silva & Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Coaching TUF Brazil 4

By
William Smith
– Posted on October 29, 2014Posted in: MMA News

MMA legends Anderson Silva and Mauricio Rua are now set to be opposing coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4.”

Unlike before they will not have to fight at the end of the season, which airs on Globo in Brazil and streams worldwide on UFC Fight Pass next year.

It was first reported by Globo today and UFC officials confirmed the plans not long after.

Sources reported that more than 600 people attended Monday’s “TUF: Brazil 4? tryout in Rio de Janeiro. Both lightweights and bantamweights were allowed to attend. It is rumoured now that both classes will compete in the show but has not yet been confirmed by UFC officials.

Rua previously expressed his desire to coach on “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil” and now will get his wish.

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