TUF Brazil Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado Full Fight Card, Date & Details
TUF Brazil Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado
Brazil
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 0:35
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 0:25
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:21
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:52
Fight of the Night
Philippines
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 1:06
R1, 0:20
R1, 2:47
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Edimilson “Kevin” Souza and Mark Eddiva each earned $50,000 for their wild two-round featherweight slugfest.
Performance of the Night: Stipe Miocic collected $50,000 for his blistering 35-second technical knockout victory over Fabio Maldonado in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Warlley Alves received $50,000 for his third-round standing guillotine choke victory over Marcio Alexandre Jr. to claim the TUF Brazil 3 middleweight crown.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Purses in Brazil are regulated by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA), which does not publicly disclose base fighter salaries or contractual win bonuses. Figures marked with an asterisk reflect officially confirmed post-fight performance and Fight of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at TUF Brazil Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado
Stipe Miocic stopped Fabio Maldonado in just 35 seconds, registering one of the fastest headliner knockout finishes in UFC heavyweight history.
Antonio Carlos Júnior dominated Vitor Miranda across three rounds to be officially crowned The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 heavyweight tournament champion.
Warlley Alves secured a dramatic third-round guillotine choke submission over Marcio Alexandre Jr., completing an unblemished campaign to win the TUF Brazil 3 middleweight crown.
Warlley Alves maintained his 100% finish rate on the season by tapping Marcio Alexandre Jr. just 25 seconds into the final round, picking up Performance of the Night honors.
Former RFA champion Pedro Munhoz scored his maiden UFC victory with an aggressive 2:47 first-round stoppage over Matt Hobar, landing 24 significant strikes.
Marcos Rogerio de Lima recorded the quickest finish of the entire event, knocking out Richardson Moreira with heavy punches in only 20 seconds of round one.
Welterweight standout Demian Maia notched a first-round knockdown against Russian debutant Alexander Yakovlev while controlling the mat for a clean 30-27 unanimous decision.
Edimilson “Kevin” Souza and Mark Eddiva traded heavy leather in a non-stop brawl featuring 133 landed significant strikes before Souza ended it at 4:52 of round two.
Rashid Magomedov delivered a striking clinic over veteran Rodrigo Damm, scoring a knockdown and landing 63 significant strikes to take a 30-27 unanimous decision.
Elias Silverio recorded the latest stoppage on the card by locking up a rear-naked choke over Ernest Chavez with just 39 seconds left in the fight.
The Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo hosted an enthusiastic crowd of 8,986 spectators, reinforcing Brazil as one of the UFC’s premier international markets.
Entering the hostile Brazilian arena as a betting underdog, Gasan Umalatov executed a disciplined counter-striking gameplan to defeat veteran Paulo Thiago by unanimous decision.
When and where did TUF Brazil Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado take place?
TUF Brazil Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado took place on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Stipe Miocic and Fabio Maldonado?
Stipe Miocic defeated Fabio Maldonado via TKO (punches) at 0:35 of Round 1 in a one-sided heavyweight headliner.
Why is this event also called UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Maldonado?
The event was officially branded as TUF Brazil Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado (and The Ultimate Fighter Brasil 3 Finale), but is commonly cataloged in sports databases and Wikipedia entries as UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Maldonado or UFC Fight Night 42.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 heavyweight tournament?
Antonio Carlos Júnior defeated Vitor Miranda via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) to win the TUF Brazil 3 heavyweight tournament.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 middleweight tournament?
Warlley Alves submitted Marcio Alexandre Jr. with a guillotine choke at 0:25 of Round 3 to capture the TUF Brazil 3 middleweight title.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at this event?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus awards: Edimilson Souza vs. Mark Eddiva (Fight of the Night), Stipe Miocic (Performance of the Night), and Warlley Alves (Performance of the Night).
What was the fastest knockout finish at the event?
Marcos Rogerio de Lima scored the fastest knockout of the night, finishing Richardson Moreira with a single punch in just 20 seconds of Round 1.
How did Demian Maia perform against Alexander Yakovlev?
Demian Maia dominated Alexander Yakovlev over three rounds, scoring a knockdown and landing two takedowns to win a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
How did Pedro Munhoz earn his first UFC victory?
Pedro Munhoz stopped Matt Hobar via TKO (punches) at 2:47 of Round 1 in their bantamweight clash to secure his maiden promotional win.
Which bout won Fight of the Night honors?
The featherweight brawl between Edimilson “Kevin” Souza and Mark Eddiva earned Fight of the Night, with Souza stopping Eddiva with punches at 4:52 of Round 2.
What was the official attendance for the event?
The event drew an announced attendance of 8,986 fans at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.
Why did Fabio Maldonado fight Stipe Miocic instead of Junior dos Santos?
Former champion Junior dos Santos was originally scheduled to headline against Miocic but withdrew in early May due to a broken hand. Light heavyweight Fabio Maldonado stepped up in weight on short notice to take the fight.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The main card and preliminary card aired live on Fox Sports 1, with the early preliminary bouts streaming on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer?
The event commentary was provided by Jon Anik and Brian Stann, with veteran announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the athletes inside the Octagon.
Why are fighter base salaries not publicly disclosed for this event?
Unlike state athletic commissions in Nevada or California, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) does not publicly release fighter salaries or purse payouts.
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