With ten finishes on the night, UFC on FUEL TV 10 tied the record for the most finishes in one night for an Ultimate Fighting Championship event. That ties them with UFC Fight Night 13 which took place back in April 2008. Despite all of those finishes the promotion awarded just three fighters a ‘Fight […]
With ten finishes on the night, UFC on FUEL TV 10 tied the record for the most finishes in one night for an Ultimate Fighting Championship event. That ties them with UFC Fight Night 13 which took place back in April 2008.
Despite all of those finishes the promotion awarded just three fighters a ‘Fight Night’ bonus.
Earning $50,000 for “Submission of the Night” was welterweight Erick Silva, while light heavyweight Thiago Silva earned “Knockout of the Night” as well as “Fight of the Night” for his bout with Rafael Cavalcante, who also picked up $50K for the “FON” bonus.
Bonuses for The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 were also handed out to Luiz Dutra Jr., Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Leonardo Santos who all earned $25,000. Dutra Jr. won for “Submission of the Season,” while Ponzinibbio won two bonuses won for “Knockout of the Season” and for “Fight of the Season” leaving his opponent Santos with the other portion of the “FotS” bonus for the loss.
UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum took place at the Ginasio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Brazil with the main card airing on live television while the prelim card streamed live on the web.
The event drew an attendance of 6,286 fans into the Ginasio Paulo Sarasate.
Erick Silva won the “SOTN” for his quick win against vet Jason High, needing 71-seconds to end things with an armbar. High shot in for a takedown but Silva quickly turned things around securing a modified triangle choke and swapping to the arm for the tap.
Thiago Silva looked to be in trouble early against ‘Feijao’ who peppered the Blackzilian fighter with kicks and punches. Waiting for the right moment, Silva launched his own attack finding an opening for an uppercut dropping Cavalcante to the mat. The win was Silva’s first official victory since August 2009.
Heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum pays tribute to the Fortaleza crowd and his opponent Minotauro Nogueira after submitting “Big Nog” on his quest toward a UFC title shot.
Heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum pays tribute to the Fortaleza crowd and his opponent Minotauro Nogueira after submitting “Big Nog” on his quest toward a UFC title shot.
The new Ultimate Fighter is BJJ world champ Leonardo Santos, who submits William Patolino to win TUF Brasil 2. Hear from him after his victory in Fortaleza.
The new Ultimate Fighter is BJJ world champ Leonardo Santos, who submits William Patolino to win TUF Brasil 2. Hear from him after his victory in Fortaleza.
UFC heavyweight Fabricio Werdum submitted another idol by verbally submitting opponent Antonio Rodrigoo Nogueira in last nights UFC on FUEL TV 10 main event. Also featured at the television event was the crowning of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 season winner in Leonardo Santos, who upset fellow finalist William Macario. The event took place at the Paulo Sarasate Gymnasium in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil.
Watch Jon Anik and Kenny Florian recap the show after the jump or just press PLAY
UFC heavyweight Fabricio Werdum submitted another idol by verbally submitting opponent Antonio Rodrigoo Nogueira in last nights UFC on FUEL TV 10 main event. Also featured at the television event was the crowning of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 season winner in Leonardo Santos, who upset fellow finalist William Macario. The event took place at the Paulo Sarasate Gymnasium in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil.
Watch Jon Anik and Kenny Florian recap the show after the jump or just press PLAY
Jon Anik and Kenny Florian recap a record-breaking night of submission wins at UFC On FUEL TV 10. Fabricio Werdum rose to the occasion, submitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a beautiful armbar in the second round.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Brazil for their next live event with the UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum event. Today’s event features a light heavyweight match between Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum who appeared as opposing coaches on TUF: Brazil 2. The co-main event will showcase the two finalists for the […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Brazil for their next live event with the UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum event.
Today’s event features a light heavyweight match between Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum who appeared as opposing coaches on TUF: Brazil 2.
The co-main event will showcase the two finalists for the reality series as welterweights Leonardo Santos and William Macario square off for the six-figure contract.
The Paulo Sarasate Arena in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil plays host to today’s festivities with the main card action appearing live on Fuel TV while the prelims are set to stream on the web.
Fans can watch the prelim card at FUEL.tv by clicking the link.
Anyone who can’t catch all, or part, of the live show can read the ‘Play-by-Play’ recap from Sherdog.com.
Check out the full event card for UFC on FUEL TV 10 below:
Main Card (Fuel TV @ 7pm EST)
Heavyweight bout: Fabricio Werdum def. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via Verbal Submission (Armbar) – R2 @ 2:41
TUF Final Welterweight bout: Leonardo Santos def. William Macario via Submission (Arm-triangle choke) – R2 @ 4:43
Light heavyweight bout: Thiago Silva def. Rafael Cavalcante via KO (Punches) – R1 @ 4:29
Welterweight bout: Erick Silva def. Jason High via Submission (Armbar / Triangle choke) – R1 @ 1:11
Middleweight bout: Daniel Sarafian def. Eddie Mendez via Submission (Arm-triangle choke – from mount) – R1 @ 2:20
Featherweight bout: Rony Jason def. Mike Wilkinson via Technical Submission (Triangle choke/elbows) – R1 @ 1:24
Prelim Card (Facebook)
Bantamweight bout: Raphael Assuncao def. Vaughan Lee via Submission (Armbar) – R2 @ 1:51
Featherweight bout: Felipe Arantes def. Godofredo Pepey via TKO (Elbows & Punches) – R1 @ 3:32
Welterweight bout: Ildemar Alcantara def. Leandro Silva via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight bout: Rodrigo Damm def. Mizuto Hirota via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Middleweight bout: Caio Magalhaes def. Karlos Vemola via Submission (Rear-naked choke) – R2 @ 2:29
Middleweight bout: Antonio Braga Neto def. Anthony Smith via Submission (Kneebar) – R1 @ 1:52
Press Release – LINCOLN, R.I. (June 7th, 2013) – After doing his best to avoid the constant questions for the past few months, John “Doomsday” Howard made his intentions clear after yet another dominant win Friday night at Twin River Casino. “I might piss some people off, but I want to fight for the [Ultimate […]
Press Release – LINCOLN, R.I. (June 7th, 2013) – After doing his best to avoid the constant questions for the past few months, John “Doomsday” Howard made his intentions clear after yet another dominant win Friday night at Twin River Casino.
“I might piss some people off, but I want to fight for the [Ultimate Fighting Championship],” said the former UFC veteran from Boston. “I’ll fight for free on the Boston card [in August].”
Howard (20-7, 9 KOs) might get his chance after another knockout win in the main event of Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports’ “New Blood” show Friday night. Howard made quick work of veteran Georgia middleweight Chris Woodall (12-4), scoring the knockout win with a series of unanswered strikes at the 2-minute, 14-second mark of the opening round. The win was the sixth in a row for Howard and fifth consecutive win by knockout since the UFC released him two years ago.
“John is the man in this weight class,” Woodall said. “When he gets back to the UFC, he’s going to dominate.”
The co-main event featured what might’ve been the final fight for Providence light heavyweight Greg “Ribz” Rebello (15-5), who suffered a tough, split-decision loss to Williamsport, Pa., native Lewis Rumsey (9-8), 27-30, 29-28, 28-29, and announced it would be his final fight after a stellar career in which he won 11 consecutive fights between 2011 and 2012.
“This is a young’s man game,” Rebello said. “I’ve got a baby daughter and a family at home. This is my last fight.”
Neither Rumsey or Rebello did much in terms of striking, but Rumsey earned the win by stuffing most of Rebello’s takedown attempts and preventing Rebello from establishing his presence. Fatigue was also a factor.
“I just hit a wall,” Rebello said. “I felt a little over-trained. At some point in the first round, I felt that adrenaline dump.”
On the undercard, Woonsocket, R.I., bantamweight Andre Soukhamthath improved to 5-1 and won his fifth consecutive fight in his toughest test to date, defeating Branford, Conn., veteran Blair Tugman (5-5) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-27, 29-28. Tugman tweaked Soukhamthath leading up to the fight by calling his opponent a “big fish in a small pond,” but Soukhamthath kept Tugman from taking the fight to the ground and dominated with his hands to win the fight easily despite a late surge by Tugman.
East Providence, R.I., lightweight Nate “The Snake” Andrews (5-0) also stepped up the level of competition, facing the tough veteran Jeff Anderson (11-8) of Lincoln, and won convincingly, choking out Anderson via rear-naked choke at 1:41 opening round while former UFC vet Chuck O’Neil (11-5) shook off an early scare from last-minute replacement Ralph Johnson (5-6) of Worcester, Mass., absorbing a big right hand to the start the fight, and eventually finished Johnson at the 1:30 mark of the opening round with a rear-naked choke. The Bridgewater, Mass., welterweight has now won back-to-back fights at Twin River after beating Keith Jeffrey in December.
Trained by veteran Scott Rehm, amateur welterweight standout Brian Sparrow (1-0) of Sandwich, Mass., put on an impressive performance in his professional debut, submitting fellow newcomer Ruben Ortiz (0-1) of Providence fifty-nine seconds into the third round via rear-naked choke. Ortiz, who trains out of former boxer Gary Balletto’s gym in Providence, hung in through two rounds with Sparrow, but Sparrow’s dominant reach – he entered the fight with a six-inch reach advantage – proved to be the difference, keeping Ortiz from using his boxing background to his advantage. Sparrow sunk in the choke early in the third and applied the pressure before Ortiz tapped.
Entering Friday having lost six consecutive fights, Williamsport, Pa., bantamweight Joshua Aarons (2-6) earned a huge win against hometown favorite Joe Reverdes (1-3) of Providence, submitting Reverdes via the guillotine at the 1:39 mark of the third round following two back-and-forth rounds. Aarons had youth on his side (27 years old, compared to Reverdes, who entered the cage at 39), but had a tough time dealing with Reverdes’ stand-up game until he took the fight to the canvas in the third round.
Making his highly-anticipated debut after a celebrated amateur career, bantamweight Sophanarith Am (1-0) of Braintree, Mass., rallied brilliantly against the gritty Carlos Hernandez (1-1) of Lynn, Mass., finishing Hernandez via rear-naked choke at the 2:25 mark of the third round. Hernandez looked strong in the first two rounds, but Am rebounded to earn the finish with his back against the wall in the third. Bombsquad veteran Ahsan Abdullah (4-3, 1 KO) of Cortland, N.Y., stopped Coventry, R.I., featherweight Shaun Marmas (5-5) at the 4:01 mark of the second round and Providence welterweight Eric Spicely (2-0) remained unbeaten after submitting newcomer Tundee Odumosu (0-1) of Johnston, R.I., via rear-naked choke at 1:41 of Round 1.
With ten finishes on the night, UFC on FUEL TV 10 tied the record for the most finishes in one night for an Ultimate Fighting Championship event. That ties them with UFC Fight Night 13 which took place back in April 2008.
