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Nielsen Media Research shows UFC ON FUEL TV 10: NOGUEIRA VS. WERDUM, which aired on Saturday, June 8, was not only the highest-rated FUEL TV event to date, but also its most-watched prime time event ever. It was also the second most-watched live UFC fight in their history for both total viewers and in the key Men 18-49 demographic.
The following quotes are from tonight’s UFC POSTFIGHT SHOW ON FUEL TV for UFC ON FUEL TV 10: NOGUEIRA VS. WERDUM. The show was hosted by Jay Glazer, with UFC light heavyweight Chael Sonnen and UFC middleweight Brian Stann offering analysis. Karyn Bryant conducted fighter interviews on-site.
Your weekly dose of all things mixed martial arts returns tonight with a laundry list for everyone to discuss. Titan returned to the airwaves on AXS TV and UFC on Fuel TV saw a night loaded with submissions. We will touch on those events as well as look forward to the very busy weekend ahead.
Watch the UFC on Fuel TV 10 post-fight press conference LIVE from Fortaleza, Brazil. Fabricio Werdum submitted Big Nog in the main event. Leonardo Santos submitted William Patolino to win The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 tournament and Thiago Silva knocked out Rafael “Feijao” Cavalacante. Now watch as the fighters field questions from the media, discuss their performances and future.
Fabricio Werdum took one step closer to getting a shot at UFC heavyweight gold, engaging in a grueling battle of attrition with the legendary Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 10. Werdum overcame the constant pressure of “Big Nog” to win by armbar at 2:41 of the second round.
After spending time as teammates on season two of TUF Brazil, Leonardo Santos and William “Patolino” Macario engaged in a TUF battle to remember, with Santos capitalizing on his only takedown of the fight to win by arm triangle choke at 4:43 of the second round. After a series of exchanges, the fight went to … Read more
Thiago Silva was outgunned to start the bout, but then turned the tables on a slowing Rafael Cavalcante with a flurry of punches against the cage that finished off “Feijao” at 4:29 of the opening round.
Ultimate Fighting Championship brings their unique brand of mixed martial arts action back to Brazil this evening with UFC on FUEL TV 10 at Paulo Sarasate Arena in Fortaleza, Ceara. UFC on FUEL TV 10 is headlined with a rematch between No. 3 ranked heavyweight Fabricio Werdum and No. 8 ranked Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Erick Silva continued the trend of quick finishes on the main card of the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event, needing only 1:11 to finish Jason High via armbar.
Daniel Sarafian showed off his submission skills after scoring early on the feet, locking up a tight arm triangle choke that forced Eddie Mendez to tap at 2:20 of the first round.