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MMA Nation Round-Up: TUF In Brazil, Lorenz Larkin, And Everything UFC 135

MMA Nation Round-Up provides you with daily coverage of the latest in news, multimedia, and analysis throughout the world of combat sports. Today we've got the latest details about a TUF in Brazil, Lorenz Larkin stops by for an interview, and we cover UFC 135 from every angle imaginable.

- On the wings of an overwhelming success at UFC 134 in Brazil, Zuffa co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta revealed that an upcoming season of "The Ultimate Fighter" could be entirely centered in Brazil.

- As one of the fastest rising prospects in the light heavyweight division, Lorenz Larkin appears to be on the fast-track to super-stardom. See why he doesn't want a title shot yet, over at Bloody Elbow. 

- If you happened to catch the debut of TUF 14 this week, you most likely noticed something a little familiar. Cory Braiterman of Head Kick Legend explains.

The ladies over at Gal's Guide To MMA turned their gaze towards Ryan Couture for this week's Pantydropper of the Week.

- Now let's turn our heads towards the weekend's big event. First, whet your UFC 135 appetite with Dallas Winston's heavyweight fight dissections for Ben Rothwell vs. Mark "Super Samoan" Hunt and Travis Browne vs. Rob "The Bear" Broughton.

- The ongoing debate about the recent wave of dislike towards Jon Jones marked a new chapter Friday, as Bloody Elbow's Brent Brookhouse published this fantastic piece exploring his side of the issue.

- Looking for predictions for Saturday night? The Bloody Elbow staff brings you some of the most educated opinions about everything UFC 135 in their staff picks. Need more? MMA Mania has you covered as well.

- If you believe the hype, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is all but invincible. So why does Rashad Evans say he's seen Jones quit?

- UFC 135's "Spygate" saga dragged out about as long it as possibly could before reaching a somewhat satisfying conclusion on Friday. Check out timeline of the story from beginning to end at MMA Nation's StoryStream.

- The UFC is having a contest to determine which current champion will be on the cover of "UFC Undisputed 3." On the eve of his big fight, Jon Jones' promo video was released.

- UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre explains how to execute a rarely-seen move in mixed martial arts -- the low single.

- Finally, just because UFC 135 can't come soon enough, here's the entire episode of "Countdown to UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage."