UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo Results: Jan Blachowicz vs. Ronaldo Souza Headlines, Plus Mauricio Rua
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Main Card (8pm EST., ESPN+)
#6 Jan Blachowicz def. #8(MW) Ronaldo Souza by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
#14 Mauricio Rua fought Paul Craig to a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)
#13 Charles Oliveira def. Jared Gordon by KO via strikes (1:26, R1)
Andre Muniz def. Antonio Arroyo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Wellington Turman def. Markus Perez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Preliminary Card (5pm EST., ESPN+)
James Krause def. Sergio Moraes by KO via punch (4:19, R3)
Ricardo Ramos def. Eduardo Garagorri by submission via rear naked choke (3:57, R1)
Francisco Trinaldo def. Bobby Green by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Randy Brown def. Warlley Alves by submission via triangle choke (1:22, R2)
Douglas Silva De Andrade def. Renan Barao by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Ariane Lipski def. Isabella De Padua by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)
Tracy Cortez def. Vanessa Melo by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Vanessa Melo vs. Tracy Cortez
Round One: The round begins with Cortez and Melo exchanging some left hooks, Cortez nails Melo with a few kicks to the midsection. Cortez starts landing some combinations against Melo, Cortez and Melo get into some striking exchanges. Melo nails a kicking Cortez with a counter punch combination, Melo backs up Cortez while swinging away at her. Cortez comes forward and she cracks Melo with a right, Cortez then cracks Melo with a two punch combination. Cortez charges at Melo as the two swing wildly at each other, Melo continues nailing Cortez with counter strikes. Cortez responds by nailing Melo with a left hook and some front kicks, Cortez and Melo continue swinging wildly at each other. Cortez starts landing multiple lefts against Melo, Cortez and Melo just swing at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Cortez
Round Two: The round begins with Cortez attacking Melo with a combination, Cortez grabs Melo and gets her against the cage wall. Cortez nails Melo with a knee strike to the head, Cortez continues attacking Melo with some knee strikes. The fighters exchange strikes while in the clinch, Cortez continues trying to get the takedown against Melo. Cortez scores a takedown on Melo and Melo gets right back up, Cortez looks for another takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Cortez (Overall Score: 20-18 for Cortez)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Cortez nails Melo with a kick to the midsection. Melo cracks a swinging Cortez with multiple combinations, Cortez responds by nailing Melo with a left hook. Cortez scores a takedown on a kicking Melo and she gets the half guard, Cortez attacks Melo with a lot of ground and pound. Cortez postures up and she kicks at the legs of Melo, Cortez returns to the ground while landing more strikes and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Cortez (Final Score: 30-27 for Cortez)
Official Result: Tracy Cortez def. Vanessa Melo by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Ariane Lipski vs. Isabella De Padua
Round One: The round begins with Lipski attacking De Padua with multiple combinations, Lipski drops De Padua with a right and she gets top control on the ground. Lipski attacks De Padua with some ground and pound, Lipski postures up and she kicks away at the legs of De Padua. De Padua gets up and Lipski attacks her with more combinations, De Padua scores a takedown on Lipski and she gets the full guard. De Padua attacks Lipski with some ground and pound, De Padua lands more strikes until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lipski
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Lipski nails De Padua with a four punch combination. De Padua goes for a takedown on Lipski winds up in top control, Lipski attacks De Padua with some ground and pound. De Padua accidentally nails Lipski with an illegal up kick and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with the referee taking a point from De Padua. The action resumes with Lipski back in top control against De Padua, Lipski attacks De Padua with more ground and pound. De Padua eats more strikes while getting Lipski in her full guard, De Padua catches Lipski in a reverse triangle choke and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Lipski (Overall Score: 20-17 for Lipski)
Round Three: The round begins with Lipski nailing De Padua with a two punch combination, De Padua scores a takedown on Lipski and Lipski immediately rolls for a knee bar. De Padua gains top control while nailing Lipski with a few strikes, Lipski eventually gets De Padua in her full guard. De Padua attacks Lipski with some ground and pound, Lipski sweeps De Padua and she gets top control. Lipski attacks De Padua with some ground and pound of her own, Lipski gains side control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for De Padua (Final Score: 29-27 for Lipski)
Official Result: Ariane Lipski def. Isabella De Padua by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)
Douglas Silva De Andrade vs. Renan Barao
Round One: The round begins with Barao attempting some high kicks against De Andrade, De Andrade charges at barao while swinging wildly at him. De Andrade backs up Barao by landing a two punch combination, De Andrade and Bara exchange some leg kicks. Barao nails a swinging De Andrade with a counter strike combination, Barao starts landing some leg kicks against De Andrade. Barao scores a takedown on De Andrade and he gets the half guard, the referee stands up the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with De Andrade nailing Barao with a multiple punch combination, the fighters clinch and exchange some knee strikes. The fighters separate and take some swings at each other, De Andrade nails Barao with a spinning back kick to the midsection. The fighters swing at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for De Andrade
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters taking some swings at each other, Barao nails De Andrade with a kick to the midsection. Barao goes after De Andrade while landing leg kicks, Barao scores a takedown on De Andrade after eating a left to the midsection. Barao attacks De Andrade with some ground and pound, the referee stands up the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with De Andrade attacking Barao with a head kick attempt, Barao backs De Andrade into the cage wall after landing a knee strike. The referee halts the fight so a doctor can check a cut on Barao, the action resumes with De Andrade attacking Barao with kicks. Barao attacks De Andrade with a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for De Andrade (Overall Score: 20-18 for De Andrade)
Round Three: The round begins with De Andrade nailing Barao with a two punch combination, Barao swings back at De Andrade while looking for a takedown. De Andrade backs up Barao while taking some swings at him, De Andrade cracks Barao with a right uppercut. Barao scores a takedown on De Andrade and De Andrade gets right back up, De Andrade rocks Barao after landing a right hook. Barao eats another uppercut from De Andrade while looking for a takedown, Barao stuns De Andrade with a two punch combination. Barao continues hunting for takedowns against De Andrade, De Andrade rocks Barao again with an elbow strike to the head followed by a body kick. De Andrade continues attacking the midsection of Barao, De Andrade backs up Barao while landing more strikes. De Andrade hits Barao with some kicks as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for De Andrade (Final Score: 30-27 for De Andrade)
Official Result: Douglas Silva De Andrade def. Renan Barao by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Warlley Alves vs. Randy Brown
Round One: The round begins with Alves scoring a takedown on a kicking Brown and he gets the half guard, Alves postures up and he kicks away at the legs of Brown. Alves transitions to back control on Brown when he goes back to the ground, Brown scrambles to his feet and he gets Alves against the cage wall. Alves scores another takedown on Brown and he immediately postures up, Alves hits the ground before attacking Brown with strikes. Alves transitions to back control on Brown, Brown spins at the right time to get top control on Alves. The fighters go back to their feet and Brown gets Alves back against the cage wall, Brown hits Alves with knee strikes before scoring a takedown and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Alves
Round Two: The round begins with Alves attacking Brown with a three strike combination, Brown attacks Alves with some strikes of his own. Brown hits Alves with a flying knee strike to the head, Alves eats a head kick before scoring a takedown on Brown. Brown gets Alves in a triangle choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Randy Brown def. Warlley Alves by submission via triangle choke (1:22, R2)
Francisco Trinaldo vs. Bobby Green
Round One: The round begins with Green and Trinaldo taking a few swings at each other, Green nails Trinaldo with a kick to the midsection. Trinaldo rocks a swinging Green with a counter left, Trinaldo scores a takedown on Green and Green gets top control after a scramble. Trinaldo drops for a guillotine choke and Green escapes to keep top control, Green advances to the half guard against Trinaldo. Trinaldo scrambles and Green controls his head before landing a knee strike to the midsection, Green moves to the north/south position against Trinaldo. Trinaldo scrambles to his feet and Green gets top control again after a takedown from Trinaldo, Green holds Trinaldo down as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Green
Round Two: The round begins with Green attacking Trinaldo with some leg kicks, Trinaldo and Green have a brief striking exchange. Trinaldo also attacks Green with some leg kicks of his own, Trinaldo starts swinging wildly against Green. Trinaldo goes for a high kick and Green blocks it, Green starts peppering Trinaldo with some jabs. Green then cracks Trinaldo with a kick to the midsection, Trinaldo charges at Green while swinging away at him. Trinaldo grabs Green and he attacks him with some knee strikes, Trinaldo nails a swinging Green with a counter left. Green pops Trinaldo with a few rights as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Trinaldo (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Green popping Trinaldo with a few kicks, Trinaldo attacks Green with some lefts. Trinaldo backs up Green while swinging wildly at him, Trinaldo cracks Green with a few lefts and a high kick attempt. Trinaldo pops a swinging Green with a pair of counter lefts, Green starts attacking Trinaldo with some leg kicks. Green scores a takedown on Trinaldo and Trinaldo gets back up while getting Green against the cage wall, Green scores another takedown onTrinaldo and Trinaldo gets back up. Trinaldo gets Green against the cage wall while landing knee strikes, the fighters separate and take some swings at each other. Trinaldo and Green exchange combinations as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Green (Final Score: 29-28 for Green)
Official Result: Francisco Trinaldo def. Bobby Green by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Ricardo Ramos vs. Eduardo Garagorri
Round One: The round begins with Ramos attacking Garagorri with a variety of kicks, Garagorri cracks Ramos with a kick to the midsection. Ramos then hits Garagorri with a leaping kick to the midsection, Garagorri nails Ramos with another kick to the midsection. Ramos backs up Garagorri while nailing him with a right, Ramos scores a takedown on Garagorri and he gets him in the seated position. Garagorri scrambles to his feet and he then separates from Ramos, Ramos scores another takedown on Garagorri and he gets back control. Garagorri stands up and Ramos stays on his back, Ramos catches Garagorri in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Ricardo Ramos def. Eduardo Garagorri by submission via rear naked choke (3:57, R1)
Sergio Moraes vs. James Krause
Round One: The round begins with Moraes scoring a takedown on Krause and he gets side control, Moraes goes for back control and Krause scrambles at the right time to get top control. Krause advances to the half guard against Moraes, Krause gets to his feet and he makes Moraes stand as well. Krause starts attacking Moraes with some leg kicks, Krause then pops Moraes with a left to the midsection. Moraes responds by nailing Krause with a two punch combination, Moraes grabs Krause and gets him against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Krause
Round Two: The round begins with Krause attacking Moraes with leg kicks and jabs, Moraes attempts a high kick against Krause. Moraes and Krause stay at a distance while taking some swings at each other, Krause backs up Moraes while taking some swings at him. Krause then nails Moraes with a three punch combination, Krause drops Moraes with a left and he lets him back up after landing a few strikes. Krause follows Moraes around while swinging away at him, Moraes looks to get Krause on the ground and Krause makes him stand. Krause then nails Moraes with a three punch combination, Krause attacks Moraes with a flying knee strike. Krause drops Moraes with a combination and he pounces on him with more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Krause (Overall Score: 20-17 for Krause)
Round Three: The round begins with Krause staying on the outside while swinging away at Moraes, Moraes swings at Krause and he eats a counter right. Moraes charges forward and he swings wildly at Krause, Krause backs Moraes into the cage wall while swinging away at him. Krause picks apart Moraes with combinations while Moraes looks for a takedown, Krause also pops Moraes with a few rights. Krause levels Moraes with a right and Moraes goes out cold.
Official Result: James Krause def. Sergio Moraes by KO via punch (4:19, R3)
Markus Perez vs. Wellington Turman
Round One: The round begins with Perez attacking Turman with a kick to the midsection, Turman backs up Perez while swinging away at him. Turman gets Perez against the cage wall while looking for a takedown, Turman scores a takedown on Perez after eating an elbow strike. Perez gets up and Turman gets him against the cage wall, Perez gets free after nailing Turman with a spinning back fist. Perez continues attacking Turman with lefts, Perez and Turman exchange head kick attempts. Turman backs Perez into the cage wall again while swinging away at him, Turman attempts a flying knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Turman
Round Two: The round begins with Turman attacking Perez with leg kicks, Perez attempts a spinning head kick against Turman. Turman and Perez exchange a few right crosses, Turman continues backing up Perez while swinging away at him. Turman scores a takedown on Perez and Perez gets right back up, the fighters battle along the cage wall as Turman attempts a high kick. The fighters separate and get into a brief striking exchange, Turman gets Perez back against the cage wall after landing a combination. Turman nails Perez with a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Turman (Overall Score: 20-18 for Turman)
Round Three: The round begins with Turman and Perez swinging away at each other, Turman nails a ducking Perez with a knee strike to the face. Perez attacks Turman with a series of kicks, Turman grabs Perez and gets him against the cage wall while landing knee strikes. Turman scores a takedown on Perez and he gets back control, Perez scrambles and Turman postures up before regaining top control. Turman attacks Perez with some ground and pound, Perez scrambles to his feet and Turman gets him up against the cage wall. Perez rocks Turman with a spinning back fist and Turman recovers to grapple with Perez, Perez swings wildly at Turman as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Turman (Final Score: 30-27 for Turman)
Official Result: Wellington Turman def. Markus Perez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Antonio Arroyo vs. Andre Muniz
Round One: The round begins with Arroyo kicking Muniz in the midsection, Arroyo scores a takedown on Muniz after landing a combination. Muniz rolls for an arm bar and Arroyo escapes to get the fight standing again, Muniz scores a takedown on Arroyo and he gets the full guard. Muniz attacks Arroyo with some ground and pound, Muniz nails Arroyo with an illegal knee strike and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Muniz kicking Arroyo in the midsection, Muniz charges at Arroyo while swinging away at him. Muniz starts attacking Arroyo with some leg kicks, Muniz stuns Arroyo after landing a pair of left crosses. Arroyo recovers and he kicks Muniz in the midsection, Arroyo starts landing some leg kicks of his own on Muniz. Muniz nails Arroyo with a body kick followed by a right, Arroyo stuns Muniz with a combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Muniz
Round Two: The round begins with Arroyo attacking Muniz with some high kicks, Muniz charges at Arroyo while taking a few swings at him. Muniz gets Arroyo against the cage wall after landing another combination, Muniz scores a takedown on Arroyo and he gets back control. Muniz attacks Arroyo with some ground and pound, Arroyo scrambles to get free and he takes some swings at a downed Muniz. Arroyo gains top control against Muniz while landing more strikes, the referee stands up the fighters and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Arroyo (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Muniz attacking Arroyo with some kicks to the midsection, Muniz scores a takedown on Arroyo and he gets the full guard. Muniz hits Arroyo with some ground and pound, Muniz transitions to back control against Arroyo. Arroyo scrambles to his feet and he kicks away at a downed Muniz, the referee eventually stands Muniz as well. Muniz attacks Arroyo with a kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Muniz (Final Score: 29-28 for Muniz)
Official Result: Andre Muniz def. Antonio Arroyo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
#13 Charles Oliveira vs. Jared Gordon
Round One: The round begins with Oliveira attacking Gordon with some leg kicks, Oliveira scores a takedown on Gordon and Gordon gets right back up. Oliveira comes forward and Gordon cracks him with a right, Oliveira then nails Gordon with a left to the midsection. Oliveira drops a swinging Gordon with a pair of counter rights, Oliveira lands one more shot and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: #13 Charles Oliveira def. Jared Gordon by KO via strikes (1:26, R1)
#14 Mauricio Rua vs. Paul Craig
Round One: The round begins with Craig kicking Rua in the midsection, Craig goes for a spinning wheel kick against Rua. Craig grabs Rua and he gets him against the cage wall while landing strikes, the fighters exchange strikes while in the clinch. The fighters separate and Craig attacks Rua with a variety of kicks, Craig traps the head of Rua before assaulting him with a plethora of strikes. The fighters briefly clinch and separate before taking a few swings at each other, Rua grabs Craig and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Rua swings wildly at Craig, Rua takes a few swings at Craig as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Craig
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters exchanging a few blows, Rua barely lands an uppercut against a backing Craig. Rua nails a moving Craig with a straight left to the face, Craig nails Rua with a kick to the midsection. Rua scores a takedown on Craig and he swings away at him afterwards, Rua attacks Craig with some ground and pound. Rua advances to side control against Craig and Craig quickly gets him back in the full guard, Rua postures up and he gets hit with an up kick from Craig on the way back down. Rua postures up again and he nails Craig with a right, Rua then gets the half guard against Craig. Craig gets Rua back in his full guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rua (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some kicks, Craig then nails Rua with a kick to the midsection. Rua charges at Craig while taking some swings at him, Craig starts using the jab against Rua. Craig pulls guard on Rua to get him back on the ground, Rua attacks Craig with some ground and pound. Craig scrambles to his feet and Rua cracks him with a two punch combination, Craig scores a takedown on Rua as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rua (Final Score: 29-28 for Rua)
Official Result: #14 Mauricio Rua fought Paul Craig to a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)
#6 Jan Blachowicz vs. #8 (MW) Ronaldo Souza
Round One: The round begins with Blachowicz attacking Souza with some leg kicks, Souza grabs Blachowicz and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters exchange strikes while in the clinch, the fighters separate and Souza attacks Blachowicz with some leg kicks. Blachowicz goes for a head kick and Souza manages to block it, Souza again grabs Blachowicz and gets him against the cage wall. Souza holds Blachowicz against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Souza
Round Two: The round begins with Souza taking a few swings at Blachowicz, Blachowicz looks to attack Souza with some jabs. Souza responds by kicking Blachowicz in the midsection, Souza grabs Blachowicz and gets him against the cage wall. The fighters exchange some strikes while in the clinch, the fighters separate and Blachowicz kicks Souza in the midsection. Blachowicz charges forward to hit Souza with a two punch combination, Souza backs up Blachowicz after landing a right. Blachowicz attempts a roundhouse kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Souza (Overall Score: 20-18 for Souza)
Round Three: The round begins with Blachowicz attacking Souza with some leg kicks, Souza responds by landing leg kicks of his own. Blachowicz goes back to using the jab against Souza, Souza grabs Blachowicz and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Blachowicz attacks Souza with more leg kicks, Souza gets Blachowicz back against the cage wall after a brief exchange. The fighters separate and Blachowicz throws a combo as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Souza (Overall Score: 30-27 for Souza)
Round Four: The round begins with Blachowicz taking some swings at Souza, Blachowicz goes back to attacking Souza with some jabs. Souza gets Blachowicz against the cage wall after eating a few strikes, the fighters separate and Blachowicz attacks Souza with leg kicks. Blachowicz kicks Souza in the midsection as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Blachowicz (Overall Score: 39-37 for Souza)
Round Five: The round begins with Blachowicz attacking Souza with some leg kicks, Souza grabs a swinging Blachowicz and gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Blachowicz attacks Souza with combinations, Souza again grabs Blachowicz and gets him back against the cage wall. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Souza and Blachowicz exchanging some kicks. Blachowicz stuns an incoming Souza with a multiple punch combination, Blachowicz attempts a high kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Blachowicz (Final Score: 48-47 for Souza)
Official Result: #6 Jan Blachowicz def. #8(MW) Ronaldo Souza by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
