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A heavyweight battle between Mike Russow and Shawn Jordan has been added to the UFC on Fox 6 event in Chicago. The card goes down January 26 from Chicago’s United Center.

Russow (15-2) had an 11-fight win streak halted at the hands of Fabricio Werdum earlier this year in Brazil. He is a Chicago police officer, and will be competing for the second time in his hometown with the UFC. Back in January, Russow downed John-Olav Einemo.

Jordan (13-4) is an ex-LSU football standout. He had a two-fight win streak snapped by Cheick Kongo in his last appearance inside the Octagon.

The Chicago Sun Times confirmed the bout recently.

The UFC’s recent return to Brazil for UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin 2 took place a few weeks ago. With the event taking part in a foreign country, there was no commission to do the drug testing.

So, the UFC hired out an independent testing company to handle all 22 tests for the fighters. Marc Ratner, UFC vice president of regulatory affairs, confirmed that all fighters passed the tests.

The tests covered recreational drugs and performance enhancing ones.

Among those tested were Wanderlei Silva, Rich Franklin Mike Russow, Fabricio Werdum and the two winners of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.

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Roy Nelson and Mike Russow have a common opponent in Fabricio Werdum.

Both fighters were defeated by Werdum, with Russow’s coming over this past weekend via knockout. Nelson’s defeat was a decision one handed down by Werdum earlier this year.

Well, over the weekend, “Big Country” decided it might make for an interesting match to pair himself against Russow.

I want Mike Russow and loser goes to 205 or becomes Dana White Rich. Let make it happen @danawhite bit.ly/Msikt3

— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) June 24, 2012

Well, it would seem a perfect match, though I doubt either fighter really has much desire to go to 205 in the near future.

Fabricio Werdum has worked his way back from a loss to Junior dos Santos several years ago before “Cigano” became the UFC heavyweight champion. Now, following his recent win over Mike Russow at UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II, Werdum is feeling very confident inside the Octagon.

“I was training a lot for this fight for three months with Kings MMA,” said Werdum, during the post-fight show on FUEL TV. “I am happy because there is a big difference fighting in Brazil. I am in the UFC nine years, but I didn’t fight here for many years. Just the guy saying my nickname, I was very happy. This is motivation for sure.”

Werdum’s only other loss since his setback to dos Santos came at the hands of Alistair Overeem in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. He adds the win over Russow to a decision victory against Roy Nelson earlier this year.

As for facing dos Santos again, that’s right on the forefront for Werdum, who said, “Maybe not the next fight, but I am close.”

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UFC 147 takes place later tonight at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Brazil and airs live on pay-per-view at 10pm ET/7pm PT. The PPV broadcast will be preceded by prelimary card on FX at 8pm ET/5pm PT, and on Facebook at 7pm ET/4pm PT.

In the main event, Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva meet in a rematch of their UFC 99 bout.

Heavyweights collide as Fabricio Werdum takes on Mike Russow.

The TUF Brazil middleweight final takes place as Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira faces Sergio Moraes.

The first ever TUF Brazil winner is determined as the featherweights Rony Mariano Bezerra and Godofredo de Oliveira face off.

And the card opens up with Hacran Dias going up against Yuri Alcantara.

Results and recap after the jump.

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I need not explain why we’re all here, just sit down and read the words on your screen.

-Hacran Dias vs Yuri Alcantara

To open up the main card is a potential fight of the night candidate, as two fighters who have undoubtedly hit their primes meet in what could be an absolute war. Between Shooto, the WEC, and the UFC, these two men have been on an absolute tear, and it makes sense that they collide in Brazil. Look for Alacantara to use his better work rate to likely frustrate Dias, but keep in mind, neither man will quit. I expect 15 minutes of fun, with Alcantara doing enough to take home a split decision.

-Rony Mariano Bezerra vs Godofredo de Oliveira

In a bout that determines the first TUF Brazil champion, Rony Jason is a clear favorite. Despite Pepey being undefeated, and having a solid ground game, these fights start on the feet, and Rony isn’t an easy guy to take down. Expect quick and painful violence as Rony picks up a TKO win, a fat UFC contract, and a pretty little statue.

-Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira vs Sergio Moraes

Sergio Moraes is filling in for an injured Daniel Sarafian, who would have ran through no matter who he was put up against, so with this bout, we can expect a more competitive fight. Not that much more though. Cezar “Mutante” is going to win, and much like the fight right before this, in quick and painful fashion. Another TKO, another contract, another statue.

-Fabricio Werdum vs Mike Russow

Everybody’s gotta lose sometime, right? Mike Russow is facing some tough odds tonight, as he takes on the Fedor-Slayer, Fabricio Werdum. Werdum has really found his stride as of late on the feet, and I don’t need to say a word about his grappling. Russow has survived a lot of scary moments in the octagon, and whether it be heart, determination, or just luck, he has put together a very impressive winning streak. It ends tonight. Werdum will survive anything Russow has to offer him, and will submit him.

-Rich Franklin vs Wanderlei Silva

I can’t do it. I can’t follow my heart in this fight. I want SO BAD for Wanderlei to win, as I know he was going to trampled by Vitor, and this fight is an easier fight, but it doesn’t matter. My brain says Rich Franklin wins yet again, and here’s why: he’s better. I expect a decision, or a depressing, heartbreaking knockout, but either way, Wandy is losing this fight. Franklin has the better tools to win, and despite the layoff, he’s smart enough to implement whatever gameplan he has. Let’s not forget that “Ace” was already training to face a deadly striker when this bout came along, so he’s more than prepared. Rich wins yet again at Franklinweight.

Before you go complaining about injuries and the quality of the card, let me remind you, this card is designed, and has been since its inception, to be targeted to the Brazilian audience. If you don’t order it, that’s fine, but you’ll be missing out on one hell of a card.

Let me know what you think below.

And most importantly, enjoy the fights!

Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva had no trouble making weight for their 190-pound contest Saturday night in the main event of UFC 147.

Franklin weighed in at 190 pounds, while Silva came in at 188. The card takes place on pay-per-view from Belo Horizonte, Brazil and the Mineirinho Stadium.

UFC 147: SILVA VS. FRANKLIN II WEIGH-IN RESULTS

Main Event:

190 lbs.: Rich Franklin (190) vs. Wanderlei Silva (188)

Main Card (Pay-per-view):

185 lbs.: Cezar Ferreira (184) vs. Sergio Moraes (185)

145 lbs.: Rony Mariano Bezerra (146) vs. Godofredo Pepey (145)

265 lbs.: Mike Russow (248) vs. Fabricio Werdum (246)

145 lbs.: Yuri Alcantara (146) vs. Hacran Dias (146)

Preliminary Card (FX):

145 lbs.: Rodrigo Damm (146) vs. Medeiros Anistavio (146)

185 lbs.: Francisco Drinaldo (183) vs. Delson Heleno (185)

185 lbs.: John Teixeira (150) vs. Hugo Viana (145)*

185 lbs.: Leonardo Mafra Teixeira (182) vs. Thiago de Oliveira Perpetuo (184)

Preliminary Card (Facebook):

145 lbs.: Marcos Vinicius Borges Pancini (146) vs. Wagner Campos (145)

145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes (146) vs. Milton Vieira (146)

*Teixieria has two hours to lose four pounds or risks forfeiting a percentage of his fight purse to Viana.

As UFC 147 approaches, take a look at how the headliners, Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin, the co-headliners, Mike Russow and Fabricio Werdum, and the TUF Brazil finalists, prepare for their bouts. This is the Countdown to UFC 147.

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Unexpected heavyweight contender Mike Russow discusses his upcoming co-main event bout with Fabricio Werdum at UFC 147.

Fabricio Werdum discusses his upcoming UFC 147 bout with Mike Russow in Brazil, and how he plans to defeat the unlikely contender.