By: King Eddie

The Ultimate Fighter Brazil will feature Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva as the coaches. This news was announced today by UFC President Dana White at a UFC 142 Press Conference in Brazil.Both Silva and Belfort are iconic in the MMA scene of the country and will serve as seemingly the perfect coaches for the job. This is just the next step in expanding the presence of the organization globally.

The UFC has struck a deal with Globo to air 12 taped episodes as well as a live finale, and is actively seeking a US broadcast partner, with FUEL TV expected to step up to the task. Silva and Belfort will face one another in the octagon after the series is complete, however, Belfort will still face Anthony Johnson as scheduled.