UFC Undisputed 2014

rodrigoviolim · February 15, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Fight Night: Cruz vs. Mizugaki - Play by Play

Featherweight Bout: (#14) Tatsuya Kawajiri (33-7-2) vs. Tom Niinimaki (21-5-1)

Round 1

And here we go! Kawajiri slips out of the way of a jab. A left hand misses, allowing Niinimäki to counter with a clean left. Kawajiri avoids a jab. A flicked jab from Niinimäki only finds gloves. Not letting up, Kawajiri steps in closer to pressure Niinimäki into action. A spinning right roundhouse kick misses and lets Niinimäki counter-strike with a couple of nice shots. Advancing, Kawajiri counters a left jab by using a clean jab. We move into the second half of this round. A tight combination narrowly misses Kawajiri and allow him to counter-strike with a jab. Niinimäki narrowly misses Kawajiri with a right uppercut. Not letting Niinimäki settle, Kawajiri moves in closer. Kawajiri looks to be trying to close the distance between them. A counter left hand catches Kawajiri above the eye. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Niinimäki throws a left jab but Kawajiri avoids it. Niinimäki tries for a left jab but Kawajiri moves out of range. Niinimäki circles around Kawajiri. Kawajiri doesn't let Niinimäki settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Niinimäki.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Kawajiri feints stepping in. Kawajiri slips out of the way of a jab. Kawajiri uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Niinimäki tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Niinimäki saw it coming and got out of range. A teep is off target and lets Niinimäki have the perfect angle to hit a left. Kawajiri is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Kawajiri moves into the pocket. Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Niinimäki hits a crisp left hook to the body. Using head movement, Niinimäki slips past a left jab and counters with a straight right that lands right on the button...and Kawajiri is knocked clean out!

Tom Niinimäki takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Welterweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-5-2 NC) vs. Dan Miller (14-7-1 NC)

Round 1

The fight begins! Miller tries for a left jab but Akiyama moves out of range. Akiyama is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Akiyama. Miller gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. A feint sets it up perfectly, but a spinning roundhouse kick misses Miller by mere inches. Akiyama comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Miller lets Akiyama get closer. Miller checks a leg kick. Miller backs away from Akiyama, creating some space between them. Miller dodges a jab, and fires back with a barrage of huge punches, knocking Akiyama down! Miller doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Akiyama recovers his wits quickly. Miller steps away from an up-kick, giving Akiyama the opportunity to stand up. Miller slips out of the way of a spinning heel kick. Miller steps back to avoid a one-two combination. A weak right kick is countered by Miller with a nice left hand. Akiyama counters a left jab with a sharp kick just above the hip. Round one ends as time expires.

I think Miller took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

We are back underway! Akiyama avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. Miller covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a crisp jab. Akiyama looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Slipping past a left jab, Miller hits a solid left jab. Standing in the pocket, Akiyama sees a flying knee strike about to come and so steps in and hits a solid right hook to the body. Dodging to one side, Miller counters an attempted knock out punch with several heavy right hands that put Akiyama down to the ground! Miller doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Akiyama recovers his wits quickly. Apparently unwilling to engage, Miller lets his opponent stand back up. Akiyama comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Moving in closer, Miller looks like he may want to wrestle Akiyama. Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Akiyama uses his strikes to stop Miller from getting close enough to grapple. Akiyama moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid left. All eyes are glued on this match after an excellent, action-packed round.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Miller.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Miller feints rushing in, but withdraws. Moving in closer, Miller looks like he may want to wrestle Akiyama. Miller can't get close enough to grapple, Akiyama keeps him away with strikes. A feint sets up a body kick from Akiyama, but Miller is able to move out of range in time. Miller is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Miller comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Akiyama. Miller grabs Akiyama and pulls him into a grapple. Miller throws a few close-range strikes, but Akiyama smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. Akiyama looks to get some strikes in, but Miller seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. Miller tries to wrestle Etim backward and up against the cage. Miller manages it, and controls Akiyama up against the cage. Miller tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Akiyama struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled. Miller uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. A Greco-Roman slam floors Akiyama, Miller executed it well. Akiyama winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Miller pressing onto him. Miller smothers Akiyama up against the cage wall. Time slips away as Miller successfully keeps Akiyama stuck against the cage wall. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

I have to give that round to Miller, but only a 10-9.

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (27-7-2) vs. Maximo Blanco (10-5-1-1 NC)

Round 1

The fight begins! Blanco sees a body kick coming and hits a left jab to the cheek. Blanco feints an attack, keeping Hioki on his toes. Hioki looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Blanco is pulled into a grapple. Hioki is trying to muscle Blanco up against the cage. He does so, and now has Blanco pinned to the cage. With Blanco stuck against the cage, Hioki gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Blanco is left on his back and has to pull half guard. Hioki is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Blanco comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Hioki in half guard. Blanco tries to sweep Hioki but doesn't get anywhere. We go past the halfway point of this round. Hioki attempts to pass half guard. He can't find a way past half guard. Blanco tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Hioki. In half guard, Hioki catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Hioki is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Blanco comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Hioki in half guard. Blanco tries to sweep Hioki but doesn't get anywhere. We're into the final minute of the round. Hioki tries to pass the half guard. He can't get free of half guard. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen.

I think Hioki took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

We are back underway! Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Blanco fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Hioki. Hioki almost tastes a head kick after falling for a feinted inside leg kick. Blanco avoids a low kick. Blanco comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Blanco is now standing in the pocket. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. Standing in the pocket, Hioki shows excellent head movement to dodge a huge right hand. We are now at the halfway point of the round. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. Working from the pocket, Hioki unloads with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. Slipping past the blow, Hioki counters an attempted knock out punch with a series of quick jabs. Hioki catches Blanco with a crisp jab from the pocket. There's under a minute left in this round. Hioki uses a stiff jab. Hioki catches Blanco with a heavy right uppercut, he is knocked clean out!

The winner, by Knock Out, is Hatsu Hioki!

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (34-9-1 NC) vs. Erik Koch (14-3)

Round 1

And here we go! Koch gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. Gomi steps back to avoid a push kick. Gomi looks to be trying to close the distance between them. He pulls Koch into a grapple. Gomi looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. Koch doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Gomi. Gomi goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Koch to cover up, then shoots in. Gomi doesn't get the takedown, Koch was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. Koch tries to suck Gomi to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard. Gomi defends against it well, and takes control of the clinch. Gomi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Koch as they grapple. Getting underhooks, Gomi looks for a takedown. Gomi can't get the takedown, as Koch wrestles his way into a dominant position. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Koch has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Gomi to the ground. Koch doesn't get the takedown, Gomi blocked it. Koch loses control of Gomi, who breaks free from the grapple and backs off. Koch uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Gomi tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Gomi saw it coming and got out of range. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Gomi hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. Time slips away as Koch doesn't press Gomi, allowing him to circle. Gomi throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Koch tries to step away from the takedown. Gomi can't get the takedown, Koch was too quick to back away. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Incredibly close round, but Koch came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 2

We are back underway! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Koch has been instructed to try and get Gomi to the floor in this round. A feinted low kick sets up a right high kick attempt, and Koch is lucky to avoid it. Koch slips out of the way of a massive overhand right. Gomi feints an attack, keeping Koch on his toes. Koch comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Gomi tries to step away from the takedown. Gomi avoids the takedown attempt. An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. Koch is getting in closer to Gomi, perhaps looking for a clinch. Koch can't get close enough to clinch, Gomi makes sure to keep out of range. Gomi slips out of the way of a body kick. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Gomi slams a crisp right into the gloves of Koch, but can't follow up. Koch comes in closer to press the issue. There's a takedown attempt from Koch. Gomi tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Gomi saw it coming and got out of range. There's under a minute left in this round. Gomi avoids a jab. Gomi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. Standing in the pocket, Koch shows excellent head movement to dodge a huge left hand. Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

Hopefully we'll get a little more action in the next round, as there certainly wasn't any in this one.

That was a very close round, but I think Gomi just about edged it.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. Takanori Gomi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Koch tries to suck Gomi to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard. He achieves it, Gomi is now on the ground in his guard. Koch brings his legs up and tries to lock Gomi in a triangle choke. Gomi blocks the triangle attempt. Looking to catch his breath, Koch is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Koch tries to ensnare Gomi in a guillotine. Koch uses the guillotine hold to sweep into side control. Koch begins trying to get himself into a mount. He easily gets the mount. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Koch attempts to set up an armbar on Gomi from the mount. Koch gets the armbar fully applied and Gomi has to tap out!

The winner, by submission; Erik Koch!

Main Event

Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Dominick Cruz (18-1) vs. (#7) Takeya Mizugaki (19-7-2)

Round 1

The fight begins! Cruz counters a wayward low right kick with an excellent combination. Cruz throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Mizugaki is left on his back pulling guard. In guard, Cruz begins working to pass to side control. He can't get free of the guard. Mizugaki brings his legs up and tries to lock Cruz in a triangle choke. Cruz blocks the triangle attempt. Cruz begins trying to pass the guard. Cruz isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Mizugaki reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Cruz doesn't let his arm get taken. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Cruz starts trying to work to get past the guard. Mizugaki is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Cruz firmly in guard. Mizugaki attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Cruz defends well against it. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Cruz attempts to pass guard. Mizugaki keeps his guard secure. Round one ends as time expires.

I think Cruz took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Cruz telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. Mizugaki moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice left hand. Mizugaki throws a left jab but Cruz avoids it. Mizugaki feints stepping in. Mizugaki feints left and tries to get Cruz to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. Mizugaki throws a feint. Cruz avoids a jab. Moving forward, Mizugaki counters a left jab with a nice jab. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Moving in closer, Mizugaki looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Mizugaki is now standing in the pocket. Slipping past a one-two combination, Mizugaki has the angle to counter with a quick right hook, catching Cruz perfectly and knocking him out!

By Knock Out, the winner is Takeya Mizugaki!

UFC Fight Night: Cruz vs. Mizugaki

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Kanto, Japan

Attendence: 2,026

Gate: $ 162,080

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Decent

Main Event

Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Dominick Cruz vs. (#7) Takeya Mizugaki - Takeya Mizugaki win by KO (Punch) in 3:16 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi vs. Erik Koch - Erik Koch win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:42 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki vs. Maximo Blanco - Hatsu Hioki win by KO (Punch) in 4:32 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Dan Miller - Dan Miller win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: (#14) Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Tom Niinimaki - Tom Niinimaki win by KO (Punch) in 2:37 of Round 2.

Preliminary Card

Bantamweigh Bout: Kid Yamamoto vs. David Galera - Kid Yamamoto win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Takenori Sato vs. Sean Spencer - Sean Spencer win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:32 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Katsunori Kikuno vs. Tae Hyun Bang - Tae Hyun Bang win by KO (Head Kick) in 0:27 of Round 3.

Bantamweight Bout: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Hugo Viana - Kyoji Horiguchi win by KO (Punch) in 4:44 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: Kazuki Tokudome vs. Mike Rio - Kazuki Tokudome win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Michinori Tanaka vs. Royston Wee - Royston Wee win by Split Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Lipeng Zhang vs. Manuel Rodriguez - Manuel Rodriguez win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:45 of Round 3.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Hugo Viana

KO of the Night: Takeya Mizugaki

Submission of the Night: Erik Koch

Post Fight

- Mizugaki said it was his most important victory, which places him as one of the best in the world.

- Cross says it missed the pace of the fight, and hopes to return as fast as possible to clear this defeat.

- Erik Koch said Gomi is a legend and was pleased to win the bonus for finishing.

- Gomi said he will think about the continuity of his career.

End Post Fight.

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Predictions

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rodrigoviolim · February 15, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3: Team Silva vs. Team Sonnen

EPISODE 6

In today's episode of the last two quarterfinals and the first semi-final ...

- With the latest struggles defined teams focused on the fighters who have not fought ...

Let's first fight ...

<img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img809/255/h1kj.jpg> Romulo Barral (2-0) VS.Cassiano Tsytchyu (24-12) <img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img827/2087/883j.jpg>

Round 1

We are underway! Barral counters a left jab with a crisp jab. Advancing, Barral counters a left jab by using a crisp left hand punch. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Barral. Tytschyo tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. Tytschyo cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Barral fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. The clock runs down as Tytschyo is being smothered against the ground by Barral. Barral begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Barral passes to side control with ease. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Barral tries to ensnare Tytschyo in an arm triangle. The arm triangle is locked in tight, but Tytschyo refuses to tap out! No! He breaks free. That was really close. Tytschyo uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. Barral is left turtled up with Tytschyo behind him. Barral takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control. Barral struggles around, preventing Tytschyo from attacking with dirty boxing from behind. Tytschyo loses back control, Barral wrestled free and circled back to the center. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Barral counters a wayward left jab with a solid left jab. Barral chooses to shoot in on Tytschyo. Tytschyo attempts to avoid Barral as he shoots in. The takedown doesn't work, Tytschyo saw it coming and got out of range. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

Round two begins! Tytschyo moves out of range of a flurry of punches. Tytschyo slips past a left jab and counters with a nice jab. Tytschyo steps back to avoid a left jab. Barral throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Tytschyo. Tytschyo tries to avoid the takedown. Tytschyo avoids the takedown attempt. Tytschyo throws a left jab but Barral avoids it. Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. We go past the halfway point of this round. Barral avoids a jab. Tytschyo throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. Time slips away as Barral doesn't press Tytschyo, allowing him to circle. Barral uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Tytschyo to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Tytschyo tries to avoid the takedown. Barral doesn't get the takedown, Tytschyo avoided it. We have one minute of the round remaining. Barral is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tytschyo. Tytschyo fires off a right hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Barral. The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Team Silva returns to win and will have two representatives in the semi-final middleweight.

Let the last fight of the quarterfinals of the heavyweight...

<img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img809/255/h1kj.jpg> Ricardo Abreu (3-0) VS.Smealinho Rama (6-1) <img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img827/2087/883j.jpg>

Round 1

We are underway! Rama counters an errant left jab with a series of quick punches. Abreu comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Abreu gets caught with a right though, and he is momentarily wobbly! A left hand misses, allowing Rama to counter with a flurry of quick punches. Abreu circles around Rama. Not letting Abreu settle, Rama moves in closer. Rama looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Abreu. Rama and Abreu get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. Abreu shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. Rama sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Abreu down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Rama pounds away on the body and side of the head, Abreu struggles to deal with them. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Rama fires away with right hands, and Abreu is stung by several big shots to the side of the head. Rama fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Abreu getting to his feet. Rama looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Abreu tries to take down Rama as he steps in, but he blocks it. Abreu shoots in, looking for a takedown. Abreu can't get past the sprawl of Rama, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. We have one minute of the round remaining. Rama rolls Abreu out of turtle position and into side control. Rama lets go of side control and stands up, then backs off, wanting the fight standing. Advancing, Rama counters a left jab by using a nice left hand. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

Round two begins! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Rama telling him to swing for the fences. A left jab misses and Rama strikes back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. Rama slips past a left jab and counters with a crazy flying knee strike, but Abreu somehow doesn't go down! Abreu uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home. Abreu uses head movement to avoid an enormous close-range knock out punch. Rama throws a wild right but Abreu avoids it. Rama gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking his head back. We go past the halfway point of this round. Rama lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a big right that knocks Abreu out!

By Knock Out, the winner is Smealinho Rama!

Classified for the semi-finals:

Middleweight

Leopoldo Serrao (Team Silva)

Daniel Gracie (Team Sonnen)

Paulo Filho (Team Sonnen)

Romulo Barral (Team Silva)

Heavyweight

Antonio Mendes (Team Sonnen)

Edson Draggo (Team Sonnen)

Ednaldo Oliveira (Team Sonnen)

Smealinho Rama (Team Sonnen)

- Coaches attending a conference with Dana White and define the semi-finals.

- Dana White and the coaches meet to announce fighters to the semi-finals.

Middleweight Semi-finals

Leopoldo Serrao (Team Silva) vs. Daniel Gracie (Team Sonnen)

Romulo Barral (Team Silva) vs. Paulo Filho (Team Sonnen)

Heavyweight Semi-finals

Edson Draggo (Team Sonnen) vs. Antonio Mendes (Team Sonnen)

Ednaldo Oliveira (Team Sonnen) vs. Smealinho Rama (Team Sonnen)

After we announce the first semi-final at middleweight.

<img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img809/255/h1kj.jpg> Leopoldo Serrao (19-8) VS.Daniel Gracie (5-4-1) <img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img827/2087/883j.jpg>

Round 1

The fight begins! Serao counters an attempted body kick with a crisp left hand punch. Gracie counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches to sting Serao. Gracie chooses to shoot in on Serao. The takedown is successful, Serao pulls guard. Gracie attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. Gracie attempts the mount. He mounts Serao. Gracie attempts an americana. Gracie gets the americana fully applied, moves to side control for leverage, and Serao has to tap out!

The winner, by submission, is Daniel Gracie!

- Team Sonnen vibrates with another victory.

- Daniel Gracie said either re-emphasize the family name in the UFC.

- Serrao apologized to Wandelei disappointed by the team in today's fight.

In the next episode the last semifinals and the definition of the finalists.

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rodrigoviolim · February 15, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">The Ultimate Fighter 19: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn

EPISODE 4

- With the latest victory Team Penn regained the choice of fights.

- The teams appear after the training to choose from fights, the first fight and today is ... Luke Zachrich (13-2) vs. Johny Cisneros (7-2)

- After the training, we will fight.

<img src=https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/134x182q90/853/47ki.jpg> Johnny Cisneros (7-2) VS. Luke Zachrich (13-2) <img src=https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/134x182q90/9/kwr4.jpg>

Round 1

There's the opening bell! A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Cisneros to fire back with a crisp jab. Zachrich moves out of range of a flurry of punches. A weak right kick is countered by Zachrich with a jab. Zachrich gets Cisneros with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. Not letting up, Cisneros steps in closer to pressure Zachrich into action. Cisneros is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Cisneros is in the pocket, ready to attack Zachrich. Cisneros throws a wild right hand, but Zachrich covers up and absorbs the strike. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Zachrich looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Cisneros ends up grappling for supremacy with Zachrich. Using his wrestling skills, Zachrich is trying to push Cisneros up against the cage. Zachrich achieves it, pinning Cisneros to the cage. Zachrich launches a knee strike but Cisneros is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Zachrich is the one against the cage. Cisneros catches Zachrich with a hard right hand to the ribs. With the cage trapping Zachrich, Cisneros looks to try and take him down. Cisneros can't get the takedown, as Zachrich wrestles his way into a dominant position. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Zachrich tries to use some dirty boxing, but Cisneros uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. Cisneros waits for Zachrich to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. Cisneros catches Zachrich with a hard right hand to the ribs. The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Cisneros has been instructed to try and pick Zachrich off with counter striking in this round. Zachrich steps back to avoid a left jab. Cisneros tries for a left jab but Zachrich moves out of range. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. Johnny Cisneros is looking really tired. Zachrich circles around Cisneros. Not letting up, Cisneros steps in closer to pressure Zachrich into action. Zachrich avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab. Zachrich fakes a lunge. Time slips away as Cisneros doesn't press Zachrich, allowing him to circle. We go past the halfway point of this round. Cisneros counters a wayward left jab with a barrage of hard punches! Showing good footwork and reactions, Zachrich avoids a body kick. Zachrich backs away from Cisneros, creating some space between them. Zachrich bobs and weaves. Cisneros seems to be waiting for Zachrich to make a move. We're into the final minute of the round. Despite being tired, Cisneros looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Zachrich. Cisneros is now standing in the pocket. Cisneros throws a left jab but Zachrich uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. Not comfortable in the pocket, Zachrich steps back and creates some space. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

Team Edgar back beat, and retrieves the choice of fights.

- Frank Edgar gathers his Light Heavyweight fighters, to decide which will be the last fights.

-After the training, Edgar Team announces the next fight between... Derrick Mehmen (17-5) vs. Rhadi Ferguson (3-0)

<img src=https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/134x182q90/853/47ki.jpg> Derrick Mehmen (17-5) VS. Rhadi Ferguson (3-0) <img src=https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/134x182q90/9/kwr4.jpg>

Round 1

And here we go! Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. A straight left fails to land and Mehmen is able to fire back with a flurry of quick punches. Moving in closer, Ferguson looks like he may want to wrestle Mehmen. He pulls Mehmen into a grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Ferguson is trying to push Mehmen up against the cage. Ferguson can't do it though, and Mehmen is able to get free. Mehmen feints rushing in, but withdraws. Mehmen stings Ferguson with a series of quick lefts. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Ferguson tries for a left jab but Mehmen moves out of range. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. They wind up in a tight clinch. Ferguson is looking to muscle Mehmen back against the cage. Ferguson can't manage it, and Mehmen gets out of the grapple entirely. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Mehmen. The takedown is stuffed, so Mehmen has to go to settle for pushing Ferguson up against the cage. We have one minute of the round remaining. With Ferguson stuck against the cage, Mehmen gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. Mehmen gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Ferguson pulls guard. Mehmen lies on top of Ferguson, basically smothering him. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Mehmen slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab. Ferguson gets caught with a series of quick punches. There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. Mehmen uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. Seeing a low kick coming, Ferguson strikes first with a straight left. Mehmen catches Ferguson with a crisp jab from the pocket. Mehmen slips past a jab and scores with a hard inside leg kick. Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Mehmen hits a scything low kick to the legs. Rhadi Ferguson is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. We are now at the halfway point of the round. From the pocket, Mehmen hits a stiff jab. Ferguson checks a leg kick. Ferguson backs away to create some more space. Mehmen comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Ferguson sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Mehmen up close into a clinch. The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. We're into the final minute of the round. Mehmen catches Ferguson with a solid left jab. An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. Round two ends as time expires.

Middleweight

Logan Clark (Team Penn)

Sultan Aliev (Team Edgar)

Johnny Cisneros (Team Edgar)

Light Heavyweight

Raphael Davis (Team Edgar)

David Oliva (Team Penn)

Derrick Mehman (Team Edgar)

Team Edgar wins again.

In the next episode, the last two quarter-finals and two semifinals announced.

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rodrigoviolim · February 16, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC on FOX : Cormier vs. Nogueira - Press Conference

- Cormier said he expects to be winning the next challenger.

- Nogueira said he is coming back, and a fight against Cormier can approach it the chance of the title.

- Evans said he wanted to erase his last fight, and return as fast as possible to win.

- Bader said he beat Evans may be in the top 5 of the division.

- Dana White said that Brock Lesnar is talking to the UFC and can sign at any time.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC on FOX: Cormier vs. Nogueira

Date: May 17, 2014

Venue: U.S. Bank Arena

Local: Cincinnati ,Ohio

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Daniel Cormier (205 lbs) vs. (#4) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#7) Rashad Evans (205 lbs) vs. (#11) Ryan Bader (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: (#15) Rich Franklin (185) vs. (#13) Gegard Mousasi (187 lbs)

*Gegard Mousasi did not make weight.

Heavyweight Bout: (#11) Frank Mir (255 lbs) vs. Matt Mitrione (261 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Mike Swick (185 lbs) vs. Ronny Markes (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Darrell Elkins (145 lbs) vs. Hacran Dias (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#12) Louis Gaudinot (125 lbs) vs. Darrell Montague (125 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Eddie Yagin (145 lbs) vs. Doo Ho Choi (145 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Igor Pokrajac (205 lbs) vs. Gian Villante (205 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Brian Bowles (135 lbs) vs. John Delos Reyes (135 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Matt Grice (145 lbs) vs. Ramiro Hernandez (145 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Jessica Rakoczy (135 lbs) vs. Alexandra Albu (135 lbs)

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CageRage · February 16, 2014

UFC on FOX: Cormier vs. Nogueira

Date: May 17, 2014

Venue: U.S. Bank Arena

Local: Cincinnati ,Ohio

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Daniel Cormier (205 lbs) vs. (#4) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#7) Rashad Evans (205 lbs) vs. (#11) Ryan Bader (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: (#15) Rich Franklin (185) vs. (#13) Gegard Mousasi (187 lbs)

*Gegard Mousasi did not make weight.

Heavyweight Bout: (#11) Frank Mir (255 lbs) vs. Matt Mitrione (261 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Mike Swick (185 lbs) vs. Ronny Markes (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Darrell Elkins (145 lbs) vs. Hacran Dias (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#12) Louis Gaudinot (125 lbs) vs. Darrell Montague (125 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Eddie Yagin (145 lbs) vs. Doo Ho Choi (145 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Igor Pokrajac (205 lbs) vs. Gian Villante (205 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Brian Bowles (135 lbs) vs. John Delos Reyes (135 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Matt Grice (145 lbs) vs. Ramiro Hernandez (145 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Jessica Rakoczy (135 lbs) vs. Alexandra Albu (135 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · February 16, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC on FOX: Cormier vs. Nogueira - Play by Play

Heavyweight Bout: (#11) Frank Mir (16-9) vs. Matt Mitrione (7-3)

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Mitrione feints rushing in, but Mir doesn't fall for it. Mir feints rushing in, but Mitrione doesn't fall for it. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. Mitrione counters a right jab with a sharp body kick. Mitrione slips past a right jab and counters with a series of heavy punches, each one landing hard on Mir who is desperately trying to cover up! Mir falls to the ground! Mitrione continues to pound away, sensing victory! Mir is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

The winner, by TKO, is Matt Mitrione!

Middleweight Bout: (#15) Rich Franklin (29-6-1 NC) vs. (#13) Gegard Mousasi (34-4-2)

Round 1

There's the opening bell! A feint tricks Franklin into dropping his hands lower, and he is almost caught out by a quick head kick. Franklin steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. Mousasi looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Franklin. Seeing an opportunity, Franklin avoids the clinch and goes straight for a takedown, but Mousasi is equal to it. Mousasi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Franklin lets Mousasi get closer. Mousasi tries for a left jab but Franklin avoids it and pulls him into a clinch. Franklin has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Mousasi to the ground. Franklin doesn't get the takedown, Mousasi blocked it. Mousasi pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Franklin slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Mousasi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Franklin tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Mousasi defended it well. We have one minute of the round remaining. Franklin counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, down goes Mousasi! He pulls guard though. Franklin throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Using his leg strength to push Franklin back a bit, Mousasi looks to scramble for position. Franklin is too quick though, and grabs side control before Mousasi can get up. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Franklin.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! It sounded like his corner told Franklin to attempt to get Mousasi to the floor in this round. Franklin moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. A feint puts him off balance, and Franklin only just avoids a huge right hook. Franklin throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Mousasi tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. The takedown is completed, Franklin came in hard and fast and was too much for Mousasi. Franklin ends up holding a seated Mousasi around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. Franklin smothers Mousasi up against the cage wall. Franklin tries to improve his position. Franklin shows his ground skills and gets to side control. Franklin attempts to move to mount. He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. Mousasi attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Franklin starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. He can't get the mount. Mousasi tries to move to guard, but Franklin doesn't allow it. Franklin begins trying to get himself behind Mousasi. Mousasi is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Franklin tries to lock Mousasi in an armbar. Mousasi pulls free of the armbar attempt, leaving Franklin lying flat, easily secured in side control. Mousasi looks to get a mount. He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. The time runs out on round two.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Franklin.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! It sounded like his corner told Franklin to attempt to get Mousasi to the floor in this round. A left jab misses and Mousasi counters with a right brutal head kick, Franklin goes down like a ton of bricks! He is knocked out!

The winner, by Knock Out, is Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi!

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#7) Rashad Evans (18-4-1) vs. (#11) Ryan Bader (16-4)

Round 1

The fight begins! Bader throws a left jab but Evans avoids it. Evans steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. Bader throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Evans not only stops the takedown, he manages to wrestle Bader to the floor and get side control! Evans throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Evans starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Bader. Evans takes the back, Bader couldn't stop it. Evans gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. We go past the halfway point of this round. Evans, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Bader doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. Evans attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Bader doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. We're into the final minute of the round. Evans has good control, and starts pounding away on Bader. Bader is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Evans! The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Bader was intelligently defending himself!

The winner, by TKO; Rashad Evans!

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Daniel Cormier (14-0) vs. (#4) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5)

Round 1

The fight begins! Cormier counters a left jab by hitting a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. Moving in closer, Cormier looks like he may want to wrestle Nogueira. Nogueira is pulled into a grapple. Cormier is looking to muscle Nogueira back against the cage. Cormier manages it, and controls Nogueira up against the cage. Nogueira is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about half a minute. Cormier moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. Cormier slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left hook to the body. Cormier slips past a jab and scores with a kick to the outside of the knee. Good head movement allows Nogueira to avoid a combination. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Nogueira backs away to create some more space. Cormier slips past a left jab and fires back with a sharp kick to the shin. Nogueira is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. A counter left catches Nogueira above the eye. Cormier shoots in, looking for a takedown. He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Nogueira has to pull guard. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Cormier starts trying to work to get past the guard. He passes to side control. Cormier throws a few right hands to the body. Cormier starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. Cormier mounts Nogueira. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

I have to give that round to Cormier, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Cormier avoids a huge right hand. Nogueira feints an attack, keeping Cormier on his toes. Nogueira throws a vicious right uppercut but Cormier avoids it. Nogueira throws a feint. An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. Moving in closer, Nogueira looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. He gets into range. Nogueira dodges a jab, and fires back with an enormous right hook, Cormier is out before he hits the ground!

The winner, by Knock Out; Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!

UFC on FOX: Cormier vs. Nogueira

Venue: U.S. Bank Arena

Local: Cincinnati ,Ohio

Attendence: 11,878

Gate: $ 2,375,600

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Very Poor

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Daniel Cormier vs. (#4) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira - Antonio Rogerio Nogueira win by KO (Punch) in 2:31 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#7) Rashad Evans vs. (#11) Ryan Bader - Rashad Evans win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:29 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: (#15) Rich Franklin vs. (#13) Gegard Mousasi - Gegard Mousasi win by KO (Head Kick) in 0:21 of Round 3.

Heavyweight Bout: (#11) Frank Mir vs. Matt Mitrione - Matt Mitrione win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:45 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Mike Swick vs. Ronny Markes - Ronny Markes win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:53 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Darrell Elkins vs. Hacran Dias - Hacran Dias win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:34 of Round 3.

Flyweight Bout: (#12) Louis Gaudinot vs. Darrell Montague - Louis Gaudinot win by Split Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Eddie Yagin vs. Doo Ho Choi - Doo Ho Choi win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Igor Pokrajac vs. Gian Villante - Igor Pokrajac win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:35 of Round 3.

Bantamweight Bout: Brian Bowles vs. John Delos Reyes - Brian Bowles win by KO (Punch) in 0:26 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Matt Grice vs. Ramiro Hernandez - Ramiro Hernandez win by KO (Punch) in 2:49 of Round 2.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Jessica Rakoczy vs. Alexandra Albu - Alexandra Albu win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Igor Pokrajac vs. Gian Villante

KO of the Night: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Submission of the Night: -

Post Fight

- Nogueira said he hit the number 1 contender, and is ready if the UFC for him a shot at the title.

- Cormier said the strategy was to topple and be on top, but in the second round Nogueira caught him.

- Evans said he hopes to return as fast as possible to the Octagon, and want a fight against Mauricio Shogun.

- Rich Franklin said it was fine and that the fight was caught with the shot, but will rest for a while, and think about whether to retire or not.

- Mousasi said Franklin is one of the greats of MMA and should not retire because he had a great performance.

- Dana White said he will talk to Frank Mir about his future in the UFC.

- Dana White confirmed that hit the back of Brock Lesnar to the UFC, but his re-debut date has not yet confirmed nor place.

End Post Fight.

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Predictions

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<img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I think it was his worst prediction Cagarage...

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rodrigoviolim · February 16, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3: Team Silva vs. Team Sonnen

EPISODE 6

In today's episode, we meet the finalists of the season, and the end of the episode will be announced the complete card of UFC Fight Night will be held on Wednesday, in São Paulo.

- Team Silva only has a chance to reach the final with Romulo Barral and staff all gathered to help him.

- While in Team Sonnen team was divided into the semi-finals Heavyweight, which only has representatives from Team Sonnen.

Let the first heavyweight semi-final.

<img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img827/2087/883j.jpg> Edson Draggo (9-7) VS. Antonio Mendes (18-12) <img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img827/2087/883j.jpg>

Round 1

We are underway! Draggo covers up to withstand a couple of big right hands. Draggo might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet! Mendes tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but it misses. Draggo counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, and gets it! Mendes pulls guard. Draggo smothers Mendes with his body by pushing forward and down. The clock runs down as Mendes is being smothered against the ground by Draggo. Mendes is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Draggo off of him. We move into the second half of this round. Time slips away as Draggo successfully keeps Mendes stuck against the ground. In guard, Draggo catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Mendes tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Draggo prevents it. The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. Draggo avoids a flurry of punches. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Draggo avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. Draggo slips out of the way of a jab. The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

We are back underway! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Mendes has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Draggo in this round. Draggo avoids several big right hands and counters with a left jab to the cheek. Mendes hits a barrage of big punches on Draggo, who was suckered in by a feint, and he goes down! Mendes starts pounding away on Draggo, looking to finish him off! The punches rain down, but Draggo keeps composed and manages to pull half guard. Mendes throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Using an underhook to set it up, Draggo looks to scramble for position. The scramble results in Mendes turtled with Draggo on his back. Draggo tries to get an armbar on Mendes from behind. Draggo cannot secure an arm. Mendes is rolled over onto his back, where Draggo secures side control. Draggo tries to put Mendes into an americana. Mendes fights off the americana attempt. Draggo blocks Mendes as he tries a transition to guard. We go past the halfway point of this round. Draggo attempts to americana Mendes from side control. Mendes stops Draggo from applying it. Edson Claas Vieira doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Antonio Mendes doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Mendes attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. Draggo starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Mendes. He can't take the back. Mendes tries to sweep Draggo but can't. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. In side control, Draggo begins working to get a mount. He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. The time runs out on round two.

After two rounds, the winner by unanimous decision, Antonio Mendes !

- Mendes said that the UFC gave this chance to return to him, and will prove it deserves to be here with the best.

Now we know who will make the final middleweight against Daniel Gracie.

<img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img809/255/h1kj.jpg> Romulo Barral (2-0) VS.Paulo Filho (23-4-2) <img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img827/2087/883j.jpg>

Round 1

We are underway! Advancing, FIlho counters a left jab by using an excellent combination. Barral tries for a left jab but FIlho moves out of range. There's a takedown attempt from FIlho. He has the takedown! Barral pulls guard. FIlho starts trying to work to get past the guard. Barral is ready for the attempt though, and keeps FIlho firmly in guard. Barral attempts to lock on a triangle choke. FIlho blocks the triangle attempt. We move into the second half of this round. FIlho attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Barral keeps his guard secure. Barral throws out some punches, but FIlho leans back to avoid them. FIlho throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Barral tries to ensnare FIlho in a guillotine. FIlho blocks it. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. FIlho is trying to pass guard. Barral comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps FIlho in guard. Barral raises his legs and tries to get FIlho into a triangle choke. FIlho shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over Barral. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

We are back underway! Judging from what we heard from his corner, FIlho is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Barral gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. Barral throws a left jab but FIlho avoids it. FIlho goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Barral to cover up, then shoots in. Barral gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. FIlho smothers Barral with his body by pushing forward and down. The clock runs down as Barral is being smothered against the ground by FIlho. FIlho lies on top of Barral, basically smothering him. We move into the second half of this round. FIlho smothers Barral with his body by pushing forward and down. FIlho begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He can't get free of the guard. Barral attempts to lock on a triangle choke. FIlho pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control. There's under a minute left in this round. Trapped under side control, Barral takes an enormous knee strike to the ribs! FIlho throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. FIlho begins trying to get himself behind Barral. FIlho struggles but cannot get behind Barral. Round two ends as time expires.

After two rounds, the winner and advance to the final is... Paulo Filho.

Team Sonnen will command the final two, seems to have been a great job of Chael Sonnen as a coach.

- Paulo Filho said being the perfect resume of his career, after the problems he had.

- Romulo Barral said it was a great learning experience for him, and we expect to use all that was past.

- Chael Sonnen said that the experience of Paulo Filho, was essential for him to go to the final.

Now for the last fight of the season...

<img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img827/2087/883j.jpg> Ednaldo Oliveira (14-2-1-1 NC) VS. Smealinho Rama (6-1) <img src=http://imageshack.com/a/img827/2087/883j.jpg>

Round 1

Round one begins! Rama steps back to avoid a left jab. Rama steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. Rama comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Oliveira tries to step away from the takedown. Rama can't get the takedown, Oliveira was too quick to back away. Rama slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. A straight left from Oliveira fails to land. Rama steps in closer to force the issue. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Rama avoids a quick jab and hits a clean jab. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Rama. Oliveira attempts to avoid Rama as he shoots in. The takedown doesn't work, Oliveira saw it coming and got out of range. Oliveira misses with an attempted right hook to the body. Rama doesn't let Oliveira settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. A jab misses and Oliveira counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. We're into the final minute of the round. Rama looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Oliveira. Oliveira tries to counter Rama with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves. Oliveira looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Rama. The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. Oliveira tries for a left jab but Rama uses head movement to avoid it. The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Oliveira has been instructed to try and get Rama to the floor in this round. Oliveira slips out of the way of a crazy spinning back fist. Oliveira steps back to avoid a left jab. Rama looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Oliveira ends up grappling for supremacy with Rama. Rama is trying to push Oliveira so that his back is up against the cage. He does so, and now has Oliveira pinned to the cage. Rama looks for a trip takedown. Oliveira stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Rama against the cage. With the cage trapping Rama, Oliveira gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. Rama keeps his composure, and Oliveira cannot get past his takedown defence. Rama wrestles free of Oliveira and backs off to the center. We move into the second half of this round. Oliveira shoots in, looking for a takedown. Oliveira can't get past the sprawl of Rama, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. Oliveira takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing. Rama looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Oliveira keeps himself moving out of range. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Oliveira looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Rama snaps off a strong left jab as a counter, but it only finds the gloves. Rama avoids a jab and scores with a nice left hand. Round two ends as time expires.

After two rounds, the winner and advance to the final is... Smealinho Rama.

- After the fight Dana White was the Octagon and congratulated the participants and finalists.

- Dana White said that the finals will take place on Wednesday, May 21 in São Paulo.

- And Dana White called the two fighters that will be the main event of the evening ...

Former UFC heavyweight number 1 contender Gabriel "Gonzaga" Gonzaga, against former PRIDE Heavyweight champion and former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Champion, Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira.

The two face off in the Octagon, along with the finalists and coaches.

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UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Gonzaga

UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Gonzaga

Date: May 21, 2014

Venue: Ibirapuera Arena

Local: São Paulo, Brazil

Main Event

Heavyweigth Bout: (#13) Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-9-1-1 NC) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (16-8)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Gleison Tibau (29-10) vs. (#14) Rustam Khabilov (17-1)

TUF Middleweight Final: Paulo Filho (23-4-2) vs. Daniel Gracie (5-4-1)

TUF Heavyweight Final: Antonio Mendes (18-12) vs. Smealinho Rama (6-1)

Light Heavyweight Final: Rafael Cavalcante (12-4-1 NC) vs. Fabio Maldonado (21-6)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Daniel Sarafian (9-4) vs. Derek Brunson (11-3)

Featherweight Bout: Edmilson Souza (14-3) vs. Daniel Pineda (19-10)

Middleweight Bout: Leopoldo Serrao (19-8) vs. Romulo Barral (2-0)

Heavyweight Bout: Ednaldo Oliveira (14-2-1-1 NC) vs. Edson Draggo (9-7)

Middleweight Bout: Gustavo Machado (23-10-1) vs. Thiago Rela (3-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Joaquim Ferreira (15-8) vs. Vitor Miranda (6-3)

Middleweight Bout: Cassiano Titschyo (24-12) vs. Fabio Nascimento (11-6)

Heavyweight Bout: Rodrigo Munduruca (6-1) vs. Ricardo Abreu (2-0)

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rodrigoviolim · February 16, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">The Ultimate Fighter 19: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn

EPISODE 5

- The last two fights are already definidades, in middleweight Brett Cooper vs. Raul Castillo and in Light Heavyweight: vs DJ Linderman. Kyle Cerminara.

<img src=https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/134x182q90/853/47ki.jpg> Brett Cooper (19-9) VS. Raul Castillo (6-1) <img src=https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/134x182q90/9/kwr4.jpg>

Round 1

The fight begins! Cooper avoids a jab. They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. Castillo avoids a flurry of punches. A flicked jab from Castillo only finds gloves. Not letting up, Cooper quickly steps in closer to attack Castillo. Moving in closer, Cooper looks like he may want to wrestle Castillo. Castillo seems happy to grapple with Cooper. Castillo finds himself out-wrestled, and Cooper takes control of the grapple. Castillo tries to wriggle free, but Cooper controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. We move into the second half of this round. Cooper is trying to push Castillo so that his back is up against the cage. Cooper manages it, and controls Castillo up against the cage. Cooper has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Castillo down. Castillo stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Cooper against the cage. Castillo launches a knee strike but Cooper is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Castillo is the one against the cage. Cooper has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Castillo down. Castillo blocks the takedown attempt and turns Cooper around so that he has his back to the cage. Castillo attempts to hit a knee strike, but Cooper tightens the clinch, preventing the blow from being launched. We're into the final minute of the round. Castillo tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Cooper takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Castillo ends up backed against the cage instead. Cooper uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. Castillo cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard! Cooper begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Castillo keeps Cooper in guard. Brett Cooper looks very tired out there. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Cooper has been instructed to look to finish it in this round. Cooper counters an errant left jab with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Castillo back! Castillo backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy! Cooper quickly moves to capitalise, grabbing Castillo in a guillotine choke and pulling him to the ground! The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Castillo has to tap out!

Brett Cooper takes the win by submission!

<img src=https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/134x182q90/853/47ki.jpg> DJ Linderman (12-3) VS. Kyle Cerminara (3-0) <img src=https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/134x182q90/9/kwr4.jpg>

Round 1

The fight begins! Cerminara avoids a barrage of big left hands. Linderman slips out of the way of a jab. Linderman throws a right jab but Cerminara avoids it. Linderman misses with an attempted left hook to the body. Not letting up, Cerminara quickly steps in closer to attack Linderman. Cerminara looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Linderman. Cerminara eats a stiff counter left hand and almost goes down! Linderman counters an errant left jab with a solid right. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Cerminara swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. There's a takedown attempt from Cerminara. Cerminara goes under an attempted counter left hand. The takedown is completed, Linderman is on his back and pulls half guard. Cerminara begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. Linderman comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Cerminara in half guard. Linderman tries to sweep Cerminara but doesn't get anywhere. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Cerminara attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. Cerminara struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. Cerminara shoots in for a takedown. Linderman tries to avoid Cerminara. Linderman avoids the takedown attempt. They come together and throw strikes, both miss. Cerminara looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Linderman ends up grappling for supremacy with Cerminara. With underhooks giving him solid control over Linderman, Cerminara looks for a takedown. Linderman blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. Cerminara smothers Linderman when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. We go past the halfway point of this round. Cerminara looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. He gets Linderman up! Cerminara slams him down, ending up in guard. Breathing very hard, DJ Linderman is looking ragged. Time slips away as Cerminara successfully keeps Linderman stuck against the ground. Cerminara throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Cerminara attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Cerminara is too much for Linderman, passing guard and gaining side control. There's under a minute left in this round. Cerminara unloads with big right hands from side control, but Linderman is able to deal with most of them. Looking to catch his breath, Cerminara is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Cerminara avoids a flurry of punches and hits a straight left. Cerminara shoots in, looking for a takedown. Linderman attempts to avoid Cerminara as he shoots in. Cerminara doesn't get the takedown, Linderman avoided it. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. Cerminara circles as he plans his next move. Linderman steps in closer to force the issue. Cerminara avoids a couple of wild swings. From the looks of things, I don't think DJ Linderman has much energy left. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Cerminara glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. Linderman comes in closer to press the issue. Linderman comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. Standing his ground, Cerminara looks happy to engage Linderman in the pocket. There's a double leg attempt from Cerminara, from the pocket. Cerminara gets a single leg takedown! Linderman pulls guard off it. Cerminara begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Cerminara attempts to roll Linderman slightly and take his back. Cerminara takes the back, Linderman could do nothing about it. Breathing very hard, Kyle Cerminara is looking ragged. Linderman is in increasing trouble, as Cerminara gets both hooks in. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.

After three rounds, the winner is Kyle Cerminara.

In the next episode, the announcement of the semifinals and the first semi-final fights.

Middleweight

Logan Clark (Team Penn)

Sultan Aliev (Team Edgar)

Johnny Cisneros (Team Edgar)

Brett Cooper (Team Edgar)

Light Heavyweight

Raphael Davis (Team Edgar)

David Oliva (Team Penn)

Derrick Mehman (Team Edgar)

Kyle Cerminara (Team Penn)

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rodrigoviolim · February 16, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Gonzaga - Press Conference

- Nogueira said this motivated for this fight, and that Gonzaga is a great opponent.

- Thinks Gonzaga Nogueira is a legend of the sport and you always have to respect him as a fighter.

- Tibau said that winning Khabilov will again be among the best in the division.

- Khabilov said Tibau has no takedown game, like his and that will beat Tibau.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Gonzaga

Date: May 21, 2014

Venue: Ibirapuera Arena

Local: São Paulo, Brazil

Main Event

Heavyweigth Bout: (#13) Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (242 lbs) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (262 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Gleison Tibau (155 lbs) vs. (#14) Rustam Khabilov (155 lbs)

TUF Middleweight Final: Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Daniel Gracie (185 lbs)

TUF Heavyweight Final: Antonio Mendes (215 lbs) vs. Smealinho Rama (210 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Final: Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs) vs. Fabio Maldonado (205 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Daniel Sarafian (185 lbs) vs. Derek Brunson (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Edmilson Souza (145 lbs) vs. Daniel Pineda (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Leopoldo Serrao (185 lbs) vs. Romulo Barral (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Ednaldo Oliveira (210 lbs) vs. Edson Draggo (240 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Gustavo Machado (185 lbs) vs. Thiago Rela (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Joaquim Ferreira (215 lbs) vs. Vitor Miranda (210 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Cassiano Titschyo (185 lbs) vs. Fabio Nascimento (185 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Rodrigo Munduruca (220 lbs) vs. Ricardo Abreu (210 lbs)

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Aldenvdk · February 16, 2014