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Tina Black scores TKO, advances in TUF 34 quarterfinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:52 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Tina Black scores TKO, advances in TUF 34 quarterfinals

Summary

Tina Black, also known as Valesca Machado, secured a technical knockout victory over Natalia Alves in the quarterfinals of The Ultimate Fighter 34 on April 27, 2026. The fight, held at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, saw Machado dominate, neutralizing Alves's grappling attempts in the first round and overwhelming her with strikes in the second. Machado's experience proved decisive, leading to the referee stepping in to stop the contest. With this win, Machado progresses to the semifinals of the tournament. Episode six will feature a matchup between Illimbek Akylbek Uulu and Sean Mora.

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By the Numbers

•Machado defeats Alves by TKO in the second round.
•Fight took place during TUF 34 filming on April 27, 2026.
•Machado is favored to win the overall season.
•Alves remains undefeated in her MMA career despite the loss.
•Next fight features Akylbek Uulu vs. Mora in episode six.

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Did you know that the 34th season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), coached by UFC Hall of Famers Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping, is currently airing on Paramount+ every Tuesday? Well, if not, I got you covered. In the fifth episode, Cormier’s No. 1 women’s pick and top Brazilian prospect Valesca Machado, better known as […]
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