There are only 70 athletes left in the running for a spot on TUF Brazil
After more than 300 athletes were initially selected, there are only 70 fighters left in the running for a spot on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), the UFC's reality show, in Brazil.
Between anonymous fighters and fighters already known on the national scene, athletes from several states arrived as early as 6am. Ahead, processes such as interviews to screen profiles, signing contracts and weigh-ins, in addition to the practical part: demonstration of ground fighting and standing fighting.
“I didn't have time to look at all the fighters, but from what I talked to Joe and our team, it's been wonderful. He's very excited about what he's seeing,” said UFC president Dana White during a visit to the qualifiers and then added: “Actually, this doesn't surprise me at all, since I've always known and said that Brazil is the biggest source of fighters.”
According to the SUPER FIGHTS, well-known names like Vitor miranda, Edilberto Crocotá, who previously played for the UFC, Sérgio Junior, Zezão Trator, Paulo Bananada, Iliarde Santos and Henrique Mello are out of contention. Already Renato Moicano, Mario Soldado, Marcelo Zulu and Hernani Perpétuo would be selected among the 70 fighters.
Next stages
In the coming days, those selected will face medical examinations, anti-doping tests and a long interview process. With these results in hand, the program's production team will meet with UFC management and choose the 32 fighters who will start on the program.
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I really liked the idea of doing this MMA tournament in Brazil!! I'm passionate about vale tudo and send the tuf results to my email if possible!!
It's a good thing the crocota won't participate……lol
Is there room for female MMA in the UFC, does anyone know anything about it?
and Cris will finally face Melendez at 155 pounds…
how about 'cris ciborg vs lucia rijker', does anyone remember her...
I know that Dana doesn't want women fighting in the UFC, but there are several events that have women, and they are really good, there is a sibork that could very well be the best
Okay, putting Crocota and Sérgio Júnior on only if it's to make the public angry at MMA lol, it's going to be that bad elsewhere lol…
paulo goes should be there!!!!!
Well guys, I'm going to watch tufB even though I know that some fighters are indications of wand and vitor. Not to mention the mafia of businesspeople to place their athletes, of course there are fighters who were left out because they were stupid... but let's go, shall we... what do we do?
oops! and does anyone know if jhon liniker was invited by tuf?
Jhon Liniker is already in the UFC in the new flyweight category
Is Delsom with a lead foot among the 70 selected?
Will TUF accept fighters who like to fight in clubs with a BO on their back and sue for cowardice against unprepared people?
IT'S A Pity THAT ALEXANDRE SANGUE DIDN'T STAY. BUT I'M ROOTING FOR DANI. HE DESERVES IT