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UFC 190: Antonio Silva vs. Soa Palelei official for August 1 PPV in Brazil

Antonio Silva is coming back for more.

"Bigfoot" will look to rectify his four fight winless streak later this year when he steps into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Octagon to face off against Soa Palelei in a heavyweight battle at the UFC 190 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., Aug. 1, 2015 inside the HSBC Arena Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

UFC announced the bout on Saturday.

Silva (18-7, 1 NC) has not won a fight since his incredible come from behind knockout victory over Alistair Overeem way back at UFC 156. In his last four fights, the Brazilian heavyweight has had his consciousness stolen three times in violent fashion.