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Countdown to Sao Paulo: Part 2 - Top 5 Faceoffs

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Beyond the quality of the athletes involved, one of the most intriguing elements that surround a fight is the faceoff, something which can be intense, provocative or even relaxed and funny.

On our countdown to UFC Sao Paulo, we’ll revisit moments that highlighted previous events in the city in a five-piece retrospective. In this chapter, let’s look at the top five faceoffs.

*Listed in chronological order

Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping faceoff before their bout at Sao Paulo in 2013
Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping faceoff before their bout at Sao Paulo in 2013

January 2013 - Vitor Belfort vs Michael Bisping
When Michael Bisping is involved, we’ll most certainly see trash talking and intense staredowns.