The UFC Fortaleza prelims are a wrap and the Brazilian fighters found mixed success against international competition. Thiago “Pitbull” Alves snatched victory from the jaws of Max Griffin in a spectacular brawl. The fight was in Alves’ hometown of Fortaleza no less. The close split decision was a sigh of relief for fans of the legendary Brazilian following losses in four of his last five fights. There were rumors Alves would retire after this fight, but commentator Michael Bisping says Alves has a few more left in him.
Suriname heavyweight prospect Jairzinho Rozenstruik made good on his UFC debut with a second-round knockout of Junior Albini.