For every UFC fight, TapouTVTC.com introduces you to the fighters making their Octagon debuts. With a staggering six fighters making their debuts at UFC 120, we have divided this edition of New Blood into two posts. Read part I here.
Name: Rob Broughton
Weight class: Heavyweight
Fighting: Vinicius Queiroz
Record: 14-5-1, six wins by knockout and four by submission, for M-1 Global, Cage Rage and other promotions in England and Ireland
Recent body of work: Defeated Neil Wain, James Thompson and Oli Thompson in one night to win the ZT Fight Night Heavyweight tournament.
Who he is: The top-ranked British heavyweight by FIGHT! UK, Broughton is also the former Cage Rage heavyweight champion. Broughton trains out of the Wolfslair Academy, and will make his UFC debut along with teammate Kurt Warburton.
Name: Vinicius Queiroz
Weight class: Heavyweight
Fighting: Rob Broughton
Record: 5-1, five wins by knockouts, for various promotions in Brazil
Recent body of work: TKO'd Danilo Rodaki at "Samurai Fight Combat 3"
Who he is: Queiroz is a member of the Chute Boxe team. Since losing a decision to Danilo Pereira, Queiroz has finished all four of his fights inside of three minutes, with two finishes in under a minute.
Name: Fabio Maldonado
Weight class: Light Heavyweight
Fighting: James McSweeney
Record: 17-3, 11 by knockout and three by submission, for various promotions in Brazil
Recent body of work: Knocked out Nelson Martins in just 40 seconds at "First Class Fight 4"
Who he is: Maldonado trains out of the Nogueira brothers' gym in Rio De Janeiro. Since starting his career 7-3, Maldonado has rattled off 10 straight wins with nine stoppages, and has not lost since 2007. Maldonado is also undefeated as a professional boxer, going 22-0 with 21 knockouts.
