

Two former champs, one octagon, zero mercy — Brazil's about to get messy.
UFC Fight Night 36: Machida vs. Mousasi was a mixed martial arts event held on February 15, 2014, at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between former world champions Lyoto Machida and Gegard Mousasi.
Practical Effects
Machida's elusive footwork and Mousasi's crisp boxing on full display.
Production
Intimate Brazilian arena creates electric, suffocating atmosphere.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This event marked Machida's second middleweight fight after dropping from light heavyweight, signaling a career reinvention at 35.
The Arena Jaraguá held only around 8,000 fans but felt like a pressure cooker — one of the UFC's most underrated Brazilian venues.
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