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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the UFC Ultimate Fighter Brazil III Finale Main Card, live from the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Fight #8 - UFC Featherweight Division Fight
Rony Jason (15-4-0) vs. Robert Peralta (17-4-0-1NC)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with Peralta quickly attacking Jason with some leg kicks, Jason barely connects with a flying knee strike on Peralta. Peralta grabs a hold of Jason to force him up against the cage wall, Jason scores a takedown on Peralta and they both get right back up. Jason then cracks Peralta with a spinning back elbow strikes, Peralta again puts Jason on the cage wall after a wild striking exchange. The fighters separate and Peralta pops Jason with a left, Jason trips up Peralta with a leg kick before landing a right. Jason and Peralta have a striking exchange as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Peralta attacking Jason with some leg kicks, Peralta charges forward on Jason while throwing strikes. The fighters battle along the cage wall until Jason gets the takedown on Peralta, Peralta scrambles at the right time to get on top of Jason. Jason attempts to catch Peralta with some submissions while on his back, Peralta postures up and attacks a downed Jason with kicks to the legs. The referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Peralta rocks Jason with a striking combination, Jason and Peralta have a wild striking exchange as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Peralta attacking Jason with a variety of kicks, Peralta then hits Jason with a two punch combination. Peralta charges forward on Jason while throwing plenty of strikes, Jason accidentally pokes Peralta in the eye and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Peralta catching Jason with a side kick to the rib cage, Jason then hits Peralta with an overhand right. Jason forces Peralta against the cage wall while landing some knee strikes on him, Jason starts catching Peralta with a few rights. Jason scores a takedown on Peralta and he gets leg control as the round ends.
Fight Result: Robert Peralta def. Rony Jason by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
Fight #9 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Damien Maia (18-6-0) vs. Alexander Yakovlev (21-4-1)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Maia cracking Yakovlev with a some lefts, Maia also starts hitting Yakovlev with some leg kicks. Maia drops Yakovlev with a left hook and he immediately gets the full mount on him, Maia starts attacking Yakovlev with ground and pound. Maia starts smashing Yakovlev with a plethora of elbow strikes, Maia cracks Yakovlev with more strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Yakovlev attacking Maia with a head kick attempt, Yakovlev swarms Maia with a striking combination. Maia scores a takedown on Yakovlev and he gets the half guard, Maia trnasitions to the full mount on Yakovlev. Maia starts attacking Yakovlev with some ground and pound, Yakovlev scrambles at the right time to get on top of Maia. Yakovlev transitions to the half guard on Maia, Maia eventually forces Yakovlev into the full guard position as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Yakovlev scoring a takedown on Maia and he quickly gets back up, Maia tries keeping Yakovlev at bay by throwing some jabs. Yakovlev starts attacking Maia with some leg kicks, Yakovlev starts hitting Maia with some uppercuts as well. Maia grabs a hold of Yakovlev to get the takedown on him, Maia quickly gains the full mount on Yakovlev. Maia starts attacking Yakovlev with some ground and pound, Yakovlev causes a scramble that gets Maia into his half guard. Maia responds by quickly regaining the full mount on Yakovlev, Maia postures up as the round ends.
Fight Result: Damien Maia def. Alexander Yakovlev by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Fight #10 - TUF Brazil III Middleweight Division Finals
Warlley Alves (7-0-0) vs. Marcio Alexandre Jr. (13-0-0)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with Alexandre Jr. attacking Alves with a head kick, Alves then drops Alexandre Jr. with an overhand right. Alves then settles in the half guard of Alexandre Jr. while hitting him with ground and pound, Alexandre Jr. scrambles to his feet with Alves holding onto him. Alves chases Alexandre Jr. around the octagon while attempting a high kick, Alves scores a takedown on Alexandre Jr. and he gets side control. Alexandre Jr. scrambles back to his feet and Alves gets him against the cage wall, the referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Alves attacks Alexandre Jr. with a bunch of kicks. Alves attempts a spinning heel kick on Alexandre Jr. before scoring a takedown as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Alexandre Jr. popping Alves with a left, Alves scores a takedown on Alexandre Jr.and he gets the half guard. Alexandre Jr. eventually forces Alves into his full guard, Alves starts attacking Alexandre Jr. with some ground and pound. Alves postures up before stomping on the chest of Alexandre Jr., Alves gets back on top of Alexandre Jr. while landing elbow strikes. Alexandre Jr. scrambles to get the fight standing and Alves gets him against the cage wall, the referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Alexandre Jr. nails Alves with a kick to the rib cage as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Alves catching a swinging Alexandre Jr. with a counter right, Alves then locks a dazed Alexandre Jr. in a guillotine choke to force a tap out.
Fight Result: Wallrey Alves def. Marcio Alexandre Jr. by submission via guillotine choke (0:25, R3)
Fight #11 - TUF Brazil III Heavyweight Division Finals
Antonio Carlos Jr. (4-0-0) vs. Vitor Miranda (10-3-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Miranda attacking Carlos Jr. with some leg kicks, Carlos Jr. holds Miranda against the cage wall while landing knee strikes to the thighs. Carlos Jr. accidentally catches Miranda with a knee to the groin and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Carlos Jr. scoring a atkedown on Miranda after landing a striking combination. Miranda scrambles to his feet with Carlos Jr. holding onto him, Carlos Jr. drags Miranda back to the ground and he gets leg control. Miranda again stand up as Carlos Jr. attacks him with knee strikes, Carlos Jr. lands a kick to the arm pit area of Miranda. Miranda hits Carlos Jr. with a few kicks as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Carlos Jr. scoring a takedown on Miranda and he gets the half guard, Carlos Jr. transitions to the full guard on Miranda. Miranda causes a scramble to get Carlos Jr. into his half guard, Miranda scrambles again to get standing again. Miranda then kicks at the legs of a downed Carlos Jr. before getting back on top of him, Miranda transitions to side control on Carlos Jr.. Miranda starts attacking Carlos Jr. with elbow strikes to the thighs, Carlos Jr. scrambles to his feet and he holds Miranda against the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Miranda quickly nailing Carlos Jr. with leg kicks, Carlos Jr. scores a takedown on Miranda and he gets leg control. Miranda uses the wall walk to get the fight standing and Carlos Jr. drags him back to the ground, Carlos Jr. gains the side control position on Miranda. Miranda causes a scramble that gets Carlos Jr. back into the full guard, Carlos Jr. transitions to back control on Miranda after a short scramble. Carlos Jr. decides to move into side control on Miranda as the round ends.
Fight Result: Antonio Carlos Jr. def. Vitor Miranda by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Main Event - UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Stipe Miocic (11-1-0) vs. Fabio Maldonado (21-6-0)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with Maldonado charging at Miocic while throwing strikes, Miocic then pops Maldonado with a left. Miocic drops Maldonado with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Stipe Miocic def. Fabio Maldonado by TKO via strikes (0:35, R1)
