Chad Mendes leaps in celebration after knocking out Yaotzin Meza. UFC publicity photo.

This Friday, in Queensland, Australia, half the fights on the card for UFC on FX 6 ended before regulation time was up. A bona fide knockout fest, the standouts of which were Ross Pearson’s win over George Sotiropoulos and Hector Lombard’s drubbing of Rousimar Toquinho.

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UFC on FX 6

Gold Coast Convention, Queensland, Austrália

December 14, 2012

Ross Pearson defeated George Sotiropoulos via TKO at 0.41 min of R3;

Robert Whittaker defeated Bradley Scott via unanimous judges’ decision;

Norman Parke defeatedColin Fletcher via unanimous judges’ decision;

Hector Lombard defeated Rousimar Toquinho via TKO at 3:38 min of R1;

Chad Mendes knocked out Yaotzin Meza at 1:55 min of R1;

Joey Beltran defeated Igor Pokrajac via unanimous judges’ decision;

Mike Pierce defeated Seth Baczynski via unanimous judges’ decision;

Ben Alloway knocked out Manuel Rodriguez at 4:57 min of R1;

Mike Wilkinson defeated Brendan Loughnane via unanimous judges’ decision;

Cody Donovan defeated Nick Penner via TKO at 4:35 min of R1;

Chad Mendes e seu salto mortal após nocautear Yaotzin Meza. Foto: UFC/Divulgação

O UFC on FX 6 rolou nessa sexta-feira, em Queensland, na Austrália, e metade dos duelos terminaram antes do tempo previsto. Um verdadeiro show de nocautes, com destaque para a vitória de Ross Pearson sobre George Sotiropoulos e para o cubano Hector Lombard, que acertou bons golpes em Rousimar Toquinho e despachou o brasileiro ainda no primeiro assalto.

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UFC on FX 6

Gold Coast Convention, Queensland, Austrália

14 de dezembro de 2012

Ross Pearson venceu George Sotiropoulos por nocaute técnico aos 41s do R3

Robert Whittaker venceu Bradley Scott na decisão unânime dos jurados

Norman Parke venceu Colin Fletcher na decisão unânime dos jurados

Hector Lombard venceu Rousimar Toquinho por nocaute técnico aos 3m38s do R1

Chad Mendes nocauteou Yaotzin Meza a 1m55s do R1

Joey Beltran venceu Igor Pokrajac na decisão unânime dos jurados

Mike Pierce venceu Seth Baczynski na decisão unânime dos jurados

Ben Alloway nocauteou Manuel Rodriguez aos 4m57s do R1

Mike Wilkinson venceu Brendan Loughnane na decisão unânime dos jurados

Cody Donovan venceu Nick Penner por nocaute técnico aos 4m35s do R1

Ross Pearson comemora após bater o peso. Foto: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LCC via Getty Images

Nesta sexta, o octagon aporta em Queensland, na Austrália e o ginásio de Gold Coast Convention será o palco do UFC on FX 6. Os combates serão transmitidos pelo Canal Combate e começam às 21h, horário do Brasil. O GRACIEMAG.com lista as cinco lutas que devem levantar você, que é fã de Jiu-Jitsu.

1. Norman Parker vs Colin Fletcher

Esse combate será a final do peso leve do “TUF Smashes”. O americano Norman “Stormin” Parker (16v, 2d) tem experiência no MMA e soube usar essa vantagem muito bem dentro da casa. Norman treina na equipe de Jiu-Jitsu de Robert Drysdale, portanto sabe muito bem usar as quedas e aplicar a finalização. Já o compatriota Colin “Freak Show” Fletcher (8v, 1d) tem uma envergadura maior, sabe muito bem defender as quedas e deve querer manter a luta em pé para surpreender o rival.

Palpite: Norman Parker

2. Hector Lombard vs Rousimar Palhares

Hector “Lightning” Lombard chegou cheio de moral ao Ultimate, mas acabou decepcionando na sua estreia contra Tim Boetsch, no UFC 149, em julho, em luta morna. Agora o judoca cubano tem outra chance grande de mostrar seu valor. Já o mineirinho Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares precisa voltar a vencer e provar que é um dos tops da categoria. Será que Toquinho leva mais um pé para casa ou Hector derruba?

Palpite: Rousimar Toquinho

3. Chad Mendes vs Yaotzin Meza

Sempre de olho no cinto de José Aldo, Chad Mendes vem de vitória sobre Cody McKenzie pelo UFC 148, em junho, e iria encarar Hacran Dias, que se contundiu. Será Yaotzin Meza presa fácil ou seus socos podem complicar o boa-praça Chad?

Palpite: Chad Mendes

4. George Sotiropoulos vs Ross Pearson

A coisa não anda muito boa para o lado do finalizador Sotiropoulos, que agora enfrenta o bom striker Ross Pearson para tentar levantar a firma. Será que seu bom Jiu-Jitsu vai funcionar em casa?

Palpite: George Sotiropoulos

5. Robert Whittaker vs Brad Scott

Com apenas 21 anos  Robert Whitaker (9v, 2d) faz a final do peso médio do “TUF Smashes”. Dono de um bom muay thai,  ele quer derrubar o australiano Brad Scott (8v, 1d),  que vem de seis vitórias consecutivas e varreu todos os seus oponentes na casa do “TUF” para chegar até a final. Scott, exímio wrestler, deve tentar botar para baixo e trabalhar a luta no solo.

Palpite: Brad Scott

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UFC on FX 6

Gold Coast Convention, Queensland, Austrália

14 de dezembro de 2012

George Sotiropoulos vs Ross Pearson

Brad Scott vs Robert Whitaker

Norman Parker vs Colin Fletcher

Rousimar Toquinho vs Hector Lombard

Yaotzin Meza vs Chad Mendes

Igor Pokrajac vs Joey Beltran

Mike Pierce vs Seth Baczynski

Ben Alloway vs Manny Rodriguez

Brendan Loughnane vs Mike Wilkinson

Nick Penner vs Eddie Mendez

Ross Pearson celebrates making weight. Photo by Josh Hedges/courtesy of Zuffa LCC via Getty Images.

This Friday, the octagon touches down in the Gold Coast Convention Center in Queensland, Austrialia, where UFC on FX 6 will unfold. GRACIEMAG.com put together a list of the five fights you won’t want to miss on the card, if you’re a Jiu-Jitsu fan.

1. Norman Parker vs. Colin Fletcher

This fight marks the final chapter of the lightweight division from the TUF Smashes reality show. US national Norman “Stormin” Parker (16w, 2l) has MMA experience and knew how to use it to his advantage in the house. Norman trains at Roberto Drysdale’s Jiu-Jitsu team, so he’s plenty well versed with takedowns and submissions. Now, his countryman Colin “Freak Show” Fletcher (8w, 1l) has greater reach, good takedown defense and should look to keep the fight standing.

Prediction: Norman Parker

2. Hector Lombard vs. Rousimar Palhares

Hector “Lightning” Lombard was highly touted when he first joined the UFC fray, but ended up disappointing on his promotional debut against Tim Boetsch at UFC 149. Now the Cuban judoka has another chance to show his potential. Now, Brazil’s Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares needs to rediscover his winning ways to remain relevant in the division. Might Toquinho manage to take Hector’s foot home with him?

Prediction: Rousimar Toquinho

3. Chad Mendes vs. Yaotzin Meza

Still craving José Aldo’s belt, Chad Mendes is coming off a win over Cody McKenzie at UFC 148 last June and was set to face up-and-coming Nova União star Hacran Dias, who had to pull out due to injury. Could Dias’s replacement, Yaotzin Meza, be easy prey, or will he give Chad more than he can chew?

Prediction: Chad Mendes

4. George Sotiropoulos vs. Ross Pearson

Things haven’t been going too well for submission whiz Sotiropoulos, who now has to contend with the strike-savvy Ross Pearson in trying to right his ship. Could his Jiu-Jitsu serve him well at home?

Prediction: George Sotiropoulos

5. Robert Whittaker vs. Brad Scott

At just 21 years of age, Robert Whitaker (9w, 2l) is heading into the middleweight final of the TUF Smashes reality show. With solid Thai boxing, he will be looking for the knockdown on Australia’s Brad Scott (8w, 1l), who is riding six back-to-back wins and ran roughshod through all his opponents on the show in making it to the final. Scott, the masterful wrestler, should be looking for the takedown and ground and pound.

Prediction: Brad Scott

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UFC on FX 6
Gold Coast Convention, Queensland, Australia
December 14, 2012

George Sotiropoulos vs. Ross Pearson
Brad Scott vs. Robert Whitaker
Norman Parker vs. Colin Fletcher
Rousimar Toquinho vs. Hector Lombard
Yaotzin Meza vs. Chad Mendes
Igor Pokrajac vs. Joey Beltran
Mike Pierce vs. Seth Baczynski
Ben Alloway vs. Manny Rodriguez
Brendan Loughnane vs. Mike Wilkinson
Nick Penner vs. Eddie Mendez