Diego Brandao earned his ticket to “The Ultimate Fighter 14” featherweight-tournament final with a string of highlight-reel knockouts.
But to win the tournament, the Brazilian used a super-slick submission just as Dennis Bermudez was about to pound his way to a stoppage win over him.
The stunning fight conclusion was part of the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale, which aired on Spike TV following prelims on Facebook. The event took place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Brandao punched his ticket to the final with three consecutive first-round knockouts, but Bermudez decided to play his game in the 16-man tourney’s conclusion, which co-headlined the event.
John Dodson fed off the hate, and he had a feast.
In the live finals of “The Ultimate Fighter 14” bantamweight tournament, Dodson silenced a hostile crowd by blasting T.J. Dillashaw with a first-round knockout to win a “TUF” crown.
The fight was part of the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale, which aired on Spike TV following prelims on Facebook. The event took place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
John Dodson III Vs. TJ Dillashaw
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
John Dodson def. T.J. Dillashaw via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:54
Dennis Bermudez Vs. Diego “Ceara” Brandao
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Diego Brandao def. Dennis Bermudez via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:51
