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UFC Fight Night 137 discussion thread

SAO PAULO – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s UFC Fight Night 137 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT).

The event takes place at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo. The main card airs on FS1 following prelims on FS2 and UFC Fight Pass.

In the main event, Thiago “Marreta” Santos (18-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) takes on Eryk Anders (11-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) in a light heavyweight bout. Both are moving up from middleweight, and Anders took the fight on less than a week’s notice when Jimi Manuwa pulled out with an injury.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET for the UFC Fight Pass prelims, 8:30 p.m. ET for the prelims on FS2, and 10:30 p.m. ET for the main card on FS1.

To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC Fight Night 137 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporter Fernanda Prates (@nandaprates_) on Twitter.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.

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Current Fight

Randa Markos vs. Marina Rodriguez

Round 1 – Markos comes out swinging with big, charging combos. Unfazed, Rodriguez fires back with a few jabs and looks for an opportunity. Markos walks into a counter, but she gets the clinch. Rodriguez turns her against the fence, and they jockey for position. Markos uses a headlock to get Rodriguez to the canvas, and she resists a counter back-take. Markos steps over into the mount and grapevines the legs to prevent escape. Rodriguez ties up the body as Markos evaluates her options. Finally, Markos postures up and starts firing punches, and Rodriguez gives up her back before recovering half-guard. Markos wraps the head and stays on top. Another mount, and Rodriguez recovers half-guard again. Markos frees her leg and settles into side control. Rodriguez resists the mount, and they scoot across the cage as Markos fires knees to the body. She goes to work with hammerfists and elbows as Rodriguez tries to escape. Markos is just about to take the mount again as time runs out. MMAjunkie scores the first frame 10-9.

Round 2 – Markos not as fiery out of the gate this time, but it isn’t long before they’re fighting in close. Rodriguez doing good work in the clinch, and they break off. Markos fires uppercuts as they clinch up next, and Rodriguez attacks the legs. Markos is getting the worse of the standup, but so far, she hasn’t shot in. They both sit down on right hands, and Rodriguez feints before attacking the legs. Markos charges in, but still no clinch. Straight right good for Rodriguez, who’s winning the standup fight at the midway point of the frame. More leg kicks hit Markos, who counter charges and wraps the clinch. Rodriguez replies with a plumb, fires off knees, and gets free. Back to the leg kicks. Markos charges again and puts Rodriguez against the fence. But the headlock throw fails, and Rodriguez goes back to work with straight punches. Markos charges again and lands a right. They collide in center cage, and Rodriguez works from the clinch with knees. Rodriguez loads up and lands a pair of right hands. In the clinch, Rodriguez connects with a series of elbows as Markos backpedals, ending the round on an emphatic note. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Rodriguez, and score is even at 19-19.

Round 3 – Markos comes out swinging again and connects before being caught in the plumb of Rodriguez. She misses on the head and arm throw, and Rodriguez scrambles back to her feet, firing off knees. Markos dirty boxes before they break off. Rodriguez on the offensive, and lands a front kick to the face. Markos clinches and Markos sets up a head and arm. No dice, and Rodriguez stalks her a little too confidently, leading to an easy level change and takedown from Markos. Half-guard, and Markos looks to pass. She gets to side control and knees the body. Rodriguez cages walks and gets free. She immediately goes after Markos with a combination. Markos on the defense. Rodriguez attacks the legs. Markos ducks under and can’t make the takedown happen. Another attempt is intercepted, and Rodriguez is lining up for a big shot. They trade jabs before clinching up. Rodriguez favors the knees while Markos uses her fists in close. Rodriguez beats the legs and lands a pair of right hands. Another front kick to the face. Body kicks and a superman punch open one last takedown attempt from Markos, who gets kneed in the body as time expires. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 Rodriguez, who gets the 29-28 decision.

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Records: Randa Markos (8-6 MMA, 4-5 UFC), Marina Rodriguez (11-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: FS1
Referee: Camila Albuquerque
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Results

Charles Oliveira vs. Christos Giagos

Round 1 – Oliveira slaps the legs and closes in, drawing a body shot from Giagos. Still pressing, Oliveira leaps with a knee and Giagos pulls back. Punches keep Oliveira at bay, but only briefly. Spinning back kick is met with body shot from Giagos, and Oliveira charges in to the clinch. Giagos lands an elbow in close, and Oliveira backs off. Again, Giagos goes to the body. Another leaping knee from Oliveira meets a counter that’s just short. Oliveira goes high with a kick and presses with a follow-up. So far, neither fighter has landed a telling blow. Oliveira ducks under a punch and gets an easy takedown. He advances quickly to mount with short time, and Giagos bucks him off and gets to his feet. Oliveira pops up after a few shots to the legs. Another jumping front kick from Oliveira, and they trade punches in close. Giagos hammers Oliveira on the counter and fights off a takedown to end the frame. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Giagos.

Round 2 – Oliveira spins with a backfist and does it again, catching Giagos. Another leaping knee on Giagos, who’s looking for the counter in close. Another leaping front kick initiates clinch, and Giagos fires a punch on the break. Another spinning backfist from Oliveira, who goes low with a kick and draws a straight right. They trade low kicks, and Giagos goes to the body. Every time he gets close to the fence, he fires off a combo. Oliveira trying to land something big on the feet, and so far, Giagos has avoided the worst of it. Nice body kick and jab from Oliveira. Another leaping kick opens a clinch, and they trade against the cage. Oliveira beats the body with a kick. He then ducks under a punch for a takedown. This time, the cage is used by Giagos to get up. But Oliveira hops on the back, and he’s in trouble. Roll, and Oliveira sinks in the choke. Just like that, there’s the tap, and it’s all over.

Result: Charles Oliveira def. Christos Giagos via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:22
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Records: Christos Giagos (15-7 MMA, 1-3 UFC), Charles Oliveira (24-8 MMA, 12-8 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: FS2
Referee: Jerin Valel

Francisco Trinaldo vs. Evan Dunham

Round 1 – Kicks from Dunham lead to a straight left that crack Trinaldo. On the next kick, Trinaldo counters with a pair of hard hooks, and Dunham resets. Trinaldo counters well on a Dunham charge. For Dunham, the plan is to circle and then explode into range. Trinaldo is trying to be there when that happens. Dunham suddenly ducks under for a takedown, and it’s blocked. Trinaldo catches Dunham with a spin kick after landing a left hand. They touch gloves in a show of respect. A lunging one-two from Dunham is short. Trinaldo sticks out his knee on the next approach, and then another left hand. Clash in center cage, and both land punches in close. Leg kick sets up takedown for Dunham, but Trinaldo powers up, and Dunham stuns him with an uppercut. Trinaldo pitches forward into a guillotine, and Dunham uses it to bowl him to the mat. Trinaldo reverses position and gets back to his feet, then stings Dunham with a knee in the clinch. Dunham still working for the takedown, and Trinaldo cracks him with a head kick out of the clinch. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Trinaldo.

Round 2 – Trinaldo takes Dunham off his feet with a punch off a kick, and they’re trading early. Dunham backs off, and Trinaldo goes on the hunt. Counters as Dunham goes back to his one-two. Another kick nets a good punch counter from Trinaldo. Dunham punches in and gets his head wrapped. Dunham drops to the mat, and Trinaldo sets up for an anaconda choke. Pause as both fighters adjust position, and Trinaldo pops Dunham with a knee off the clinch. Dunham comes leaping back in with a knee that’s short, and Trinaldo backs off. Dunham jab good, and Trinaldo comes back with straight lefts to the body and head. Dunham back in his face and lands a pair of punches before resetting. They both commit to left straights, and Dunham gets the better of it. Dunham head kick bounces off Trinaldo. He comes in swinging, and they trade in center cage. Trinaldo lands a body shot that floors Dunham, and suddenly, it’s all over. Replays show Trinaldo countered Dunham’s one-two with a perfectly placed lunging knee. Impressive finish.

Result: Francisco Trinaldo def. Evan Dunham via KO (knee) – Round 2, 4:10
RecapFrancisco Trinaldo knee to the body flattens Evan Dunham
PhotosFrancisco Trinaldo vs. Evan Dunham
Records: Evan Dunham (18-8-1 MMA, 11-8-1 UFC), Francisco Trinaldo (23-6 MMA, 13-5 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: FS2
Referee: Marc Goddard

Luis Henrique vs. Ryan Spann

Round 1 – Spann pushes a jab and punishes a leg kick attempt from Henrique. Back on the jab, he works to corner his foe, who ducks for a takedown attempt. Stuffed, they return to striking, and Spann’s hands are still on the mark, while Henrique misses a shoot. Spann evades another shoot and pops Henrique with a right hand. Henrique again shoots and gets his head wrapped. Back at range, Spann closes and works the jab on the bloody nose of Henrique. Another right hand opens Henrique’s first takedown. Can opener opens the guard, and Henrique goes to work. Spann kicks him off, only to fight another takedown. Spann wraps the head and cranks, and Henrique is forced to scramble when Spann adjust the choke. Henrique presses Spann back to the cage, and Spann pulls away. Another jab in close. Spann’s striking is just on another level. Straight right cracks Henrique, who again ducks under and gets double underhooks. Against cage, Spann turns him and then gets space. Spann gets caught with a looping right, but there’s nothing on it. Another one-two sparks another takedown for Henrique, who ends the round on top. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Spann.

Round 2 – Spann goes back to the jab and weaves away from counter hooks. He powers Henrique to the fence when they clinch, but Henrique doubles his efforts and tries again. Spann fights the trip down and stays upright. Henrique swings wild and again powers into the clinch, trying for a takedown. A trip backfires, and Spann lands on top in half-guard. Elbow from up top. Lazy scramble gives Henrique the chance to get to his feet, and he manages to trip Spann to the mat. Now, it’s his time. Elbows from top position. Spann covering up. They’re starting to land. Spann unable to get up. When he pitches forward, Henrique wraps the head and goes for the choke, and Spann sweeps him. Spann sets up for the Von Flue, and Henrique adjusts his legs. Henrique explodes to his knees, and Spann rolls for an anaconda, ending up on top and landing big elbows and punches. Henrique just covering up. Last flurry steals the round for Stann, who gets the 10-9 and goes up 20-18.

Round 3 – Henrique meets a one-two off the bat and charges for the takedown. The cage stops him, but he scoops the legs and gets it done. Punches from the top, and he initiates an arm-triangle setup before going back to elbows and punches. Henrique might be tired, but he’s on top. Finally, Spann explodes and reverses position with half the round left to go. Henrique grabs for a leg and covers up from elbows as Spann settles into half-guard. Pass to side control, and Spann appears to be setting up for a choke. Henrique scoots his legs to the cage and tries to explode up. Spann stays heavy, and Henrique grabs an arm for a kimura. Spann beats the body with his elbow. Crowd is not loving this clinch fest. Spann bowls Henrique back against the fence. A lunging pair of knees lead to a flurry of punches as they get to their feet in the final seconds. Henrique appears to get the better of it, and he should take the final round 10-9. But it’s not enough to overcome his deficit; Spann takes the fight 29-28.

Result: Ryan Spann def. Luis Henrique via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
RecapRyan Spann grinds way past Luis Henrique for UFC debut victory
PhotosRyan Spann vs. Luis Henrique
Records: Luis Henrique (10-4-1 MMA, 2-3 UFC), Ryan Spann (14-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: FS2
Referee: Fernando Portella
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Augusto Sakai vs. Chase Sherman

Round 1 – Sherman pawing with punches and fires off a body kick, drawing a low kick from Sakai. Sherman more active early, but he’s yet to land anything big. They trade overhand rights, and Sherman lands a follow-up. So far, toe-to-toe sparring. Sherman smiles after Sakai fires heavy hooks, and he lands a body kick on his comeback. He’s throwing combinations, whereas Sakai is throwing more single shots. Sakai moves into range, and they trade more heavy hooks. Nice jab from Sherman. Body kick still good for the American. Sakai goes on the offensive and swings, but his punches are still off the mark. Sherman looking to counter off the low kick, and Sakai tags Sherman with a pair of wild hooks. Big lead elbow lands for Sherman as Sakai comes in swinging. Sherman jabs the body and head before backing off. He tags Sakai, who leaps with a knee, and lands a nice pair of punches against the cage as they clinch up. Time runs out, and Sherman takes the first round, 10-9.

Round 2 – Sakai more active early on, and an errant finger to his eye prompts a pause. Doctor in, and Sakai is OK. Nice jab from Sherman. Tempo turned up for both as they fire wild hooks in close. They trade feront kick to the gut, and Sherman lands with an elbow as Sakai hits the fence. Sherman grinds on his opponent against the fence, and Sakai lands a nice counter after he backs off with a combo. Sakai having more luck on the feet. Sherman with an overhand right. Another lead elbow as he corners Sakai, who replies with a pair of heavy shots that wobble him and force a push to the cage. Gruueling fight for the heavyweights. Sherman pushes off and they trade front kicks and hooks. Sherman has more technique, but Sakai has tenacity and willingness to throw down. A body kick makes Sakai wince, and Sherman presses him back to the cage. Back in center, Sakai loads up in the clinch and tries to thump Sherman with a knee. Then, he charges back in and throws more heavy shots. Sherman tags his leg and follows with a jab. They punch into the clinch and dirty box. Charge and counter charge of sloppy combos. Both men appear to be tiring, and thankfully, time on the round ends. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Sakai, and it’s even at 19-19.

Round 3 – Who wants it more? It’s a close fight, and both men have landed big shots. One-two from Sakai good, and Sherman backs him up with a jab. Sherman pressing in close, and they’re duking it out in a phone booth. Sherman still the fighter with forward motion, keeping active with leg kicks and body shots. But Sakai cracks him coming in with his best combination of the fight, and punch after punch connects with Sherman’s jaw. For a second, it looks like Sherman is fading, but then it appears Sakai has punched himself out. Sherman charges back and briefly gets his head wrapped before pressing back to the cage. Dirty boxing in close, and Sherman doubles over from a knee to the body. Sakai going crazy with punches and knee, and another knee hurts him badly. Goddard warns Sherman to move, and Sakai trips him to the mat. Heavy elbows overhead, and Sherman taking crazy amounts of damage. Sakai briefly secures a crucifix, and he fires off a few heavy punches that force Sherman to move. Goddard has seen enough when Sakai keeps punching and Sherman doesn’t respond other than to cover his face. Grueling fight, and hard-fought win for Sakai.

Result: Augusto Sakai def. Chase Sherman via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 4:03
RecapAugusto Sakai victorious in UFC debut, pounds out Chase Sherman
PhotosAugusto Sakai vs. Chase Sherman
Records: Augusto Sakai (12-1-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Chase Sherman (11-6 MMA, 2-5 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: FS2
Referee: Marc Goddard

Sergio Moraes vs. Ben Saunders

Round 1 – Saunders circles in. After an extended staring match. They clash in center cage, and Moraes immediately powers into the clinch and puts Saunders on the mat. In half-guard, he works to advance position while Saunders tries to tie him up. Saunders has a leg trapped as he pitter patters his foe’s head with short punches. Another pass attempt, and Saunders stays tight. Moraes hops up and almost has the leg cleared, but Saunders switches to butterfly guard and then traps the leg again. So far, a jiu-jitsu match between the UFC vets. Moraes steps over and gets to full mount. Saunders wraps the body, and then explodes to escape. Moraes threatens and arm and then an arm-triangle. Suddenly, he takes an arm and rolls, but he runs out of time. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Moraes.

Round 2 – Saunders with the same approach. Body kick caught by Moraes, who immediately converts it to a takedown close the cage. Saunders again tries to secure rubber guard, and Moraes hops to his feet for a pass. No go, and he settles back to half-guard. Moraes uses head pressure to get Saunders to give up position, and again, he steps into mount. Small punches, then bigger ones. Saunders ties up. Arm-triangle setup, and Saunders defends. Leg adjustment, and Moraes has the full position. There’s nowhere to go, and after the ref checks for Saunders’ consciousness, Saunders gives a thumbs up, only to capitulate with a tap.

Result: Sergio Moraes def. Ben Saunders via submission (arm-triagle choke) – Round 2, 4:42
RecapSergio Moraes becomes first to tap out Ben Saunders
PhotosSergio Moraes vs. Ben Saunders
Records: Sergio Moraes (14-3-1 MMA, 8-2-1 UFC), Ben Saunders (22-10-2 MMA, 10-7 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Jerin Valel

Mayra Bueno vs. Gillian Robertson

Round 1 – Early exchange of hands, and Bueno closes in. Robertson ducks under and shoots, and Bueno sprawls out and makes her pay close in the clinch. Robertson loses her footing and takes a hard right elbow before she’s focused to back off. Bueno stalks her and sits down on a punch. Robertson quickly ducks under and gets a takedown, quickly working to advance. In half-guard, she tries to punch as Bueno blocks a leg. Robertson steps into side control and fires off a few hammerfists and an elbow. Bueno rolls and gets back to her feet, tagging Robertson with a punch and elbow in transition. She’s back on the offensive, and the crowd loves it. Heavy straight rights tag Robertson, and her right eye is reddening. Bueno isn’t letting up. Robertson again goes for the takedown and executes a trip. She manages to grab a leg after her attempt is blocked by the cage, and they’re in 50-50 position. She uses that to get back to guard, and she postures up to work ground and pound. Elbows from the bottom make things tough. Robertson lets a few punches standing overhead against the fence, and Bueno spins for an arm. She’s got it, and she goes belly down. A hard crank, and Robertson taps.

Result: Mayra Bueno def. Gillian Robertson via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:55
RecapMayra Bueno Silva stuns Gillian Robertson with first-round armbar
PhotosMayra Bueno vs. Gillian Robertson
Records: Mayra Bueno (5-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Gillian Robertson (5-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Camila Albuquerque

Thales Leites vs. Hector Lombard

Round 1 – Leites presses in an whiffs on a high kick. Lombard almost flat-footed waiting to counter with his hands. They trade a few leg kicks, and Lombard adjusts his glove. Lombard’s trademark overhand left is short. Leites takes a hard inside leg kick, and it’s clear Lombard is targeting it. A high kick prompts Lombard to charge for a counter, but Leites gets out of the way. Counter right off low kick good for Leites. Another crushing inside leg kick hits Leites. Lombard charges forward and lands his overhand left. He’s looking for the kill shot, grabbing Leites’ lead hand. Feints from the Brazilian. He likes that high kick to keep distance. Another low kick stings him, and another. He’s hobbling now. Finally, he picks it off the ground, but two more crack him. Painful to walk now. Finally, he explodes forward with a combo. Bam – another leg kick, and we run out of time. MMAjunkie scores the opening round 10-9 for Lombard.

Round 2 – They trade hands early, and a high kick from Leites is almost caught. Lombard goes back to the lead leg and swings when Leites tries to counter with his hands. Takedown feint from Leites, and he takes another kick. Leites trips Lombard after getting kicked again, and Lombard quickly powers back to his feet without taking any damage. Leites now trying to get his leg out of the way whenever Lombard goes low. Finally, Leites lands his own leg kick and sneaks in a right. Leites moving forward and firing hands. Lombard avoids most of the shots, but a few lefts are getting through. Finally, Leites goes for broke and starts to make it into a brawl, firing heavy hooks. They wind up in the clinch, and suddenly, Leites pulls guard and tries to set up a submission. Lombard defends and Leites quickly gets up. From the clinch, Leites punches and knees against the fence. High kick scrapes Lombard, and Leites moves in. More leg kicks catch him, but a lead elbow is good. Lombard appears to be tiring. A cut above his right eye is bleeding generously. Leites whiffs a high kick to end the frame. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 Leites, and it’s even at 19-19.

Round 3 – Before the final round, the cageside doc checks Lombard’s cut, and he’s OK. Leites closes in early and grabs the clinch after taking another low kick. Lombard pushes to the fence and beats the body. Leites knees the body from the clinch before they break off. A body kick is good, and they trade a few hard hooks. Toe-to-toe. Trading straight punches. Leites goes low with a kick, and Lombard repays. Anyone’s fight. Lead hands interlocked, and both sniping with low kicks. Lombard fairly slow and not very responsive. Leites is the more active fighter. A pair of lefts crack Lombard, and she’s slow to fire back. More leg shots traded, and Leites wraps up into a pummel position. Lombard pushes to the fence, and Leites pushes back. Leites wraps the head, prompting Lombard to move. They trade knees in the pummel position, and Lombard appears to be just hanging on. Finally, they break, and Lombard spills to the mat after missing a punch. Leites jumps on his back and fires off a few punches before running out of time. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Leites, who gets the 29-28 decision.

Result: Thales Leites def. Hector Lombard via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
RecapThales Leites hobbled, but guts way to final win over Hector Lombard
PhotosThales Leites vs. Hector Lombard
Records: Thales Leites (28-9 MMA, 13-8 UFC), Hector Lombard (34-10-1 MMA, 3-8 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Jerin Valel
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Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Luigi Vendramini

Round 1 – Santos stalks in and fires off a leg kick that immediately draws a takedown attempt. Santos sprawls out and steps over for a Peruvian necktie. It looks sunk, and there’s a stall as Vendramini tries to fight it. He lolls to his left and waits it out, jumping on Santos’ back as Santos escapes to his feet. Body triangle in, and Vendramini starts working for the choke. Bar-arm hold, and Santos falls to his back. Santos pushes off the arm and elbows the leg as they sit against the fence. Santos tries to roll free and can’t get Vendramini off his back. Another choke attempt, and Vendramini uses punches to soften up his foe. Santos stands again. He’s having a tough time getting his arm in, but he hasn’t given up yet. Finally, he hops off and almost takes a spinning elbow. Santos fires off a few kicks as he stalks his foe. Vendramini ducks under again and draws another sprawl. Santos trying to catch his opponent at range, perhaps wary of the takedown. Vendramini fires a body kick and avoids a clubbing counter against the fence. They trade a few more kicks before running out of time. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Vendramini.

Round 2 – Leg kick draws counter punch from Santos, who soon ights off a takedown attempt. The Brazilian looks for a spin and gets out of the way of a charge from Vendramini. Vendramini’s planting foot appears to bend awkwardly on a leg kick. He winces and moves backward. Santos sees an opening, and he leaps through the air with a knee. The shot perfectly connects with Vendramini’s chin, and he’s in deep trouble. Santos swarms and lands a right hand that drops Vendramini cold and brings the fight to a crashing halt.

Result: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Luigi Vendramini via KO (knee and punch) – Round 2, 1:20
RecapElizeu Zaleski dos Santos wins sixth straight, calls out Robbie Lawler
PhotosElizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Luigi Vendramini
Records: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (20-5 MMA, 6-1 UFC), Luigi Vendramini (7-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Fernando Portella

Livia Renata Souza vs. Alex Chambers

Round 1 – Souza circles actively before firing a big overhand right that has Chambers on her heels. She swarms, but Chambers circles off. She’s back in again and cracks Chambers with another big right before a flurry that sets up a takedown. Full mount early, and Chambers tries to scramble to freedom. Instead, she gets caught in a guillotine. With nowhere to go, she’s forced to tap, and Souza gets the quick win in her octagon debut.

Result: Livia Renata def. Alex Chambers via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:21
Recap: Livia Renata Souza debuts in spectacular fashion, overwhelms Alex Chambers
PhotosLivia Renata vs. Alex Chambers
Records: Alex Chambers (5-5 MMA, 1-4 UFC), Livia Renata Souza (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Camila Albuquerque

Renan Barao vs. Andre Ewell

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Records: Renan Barao (34-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC), Andre Ewell (13-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: FS1
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Sam Alvey vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

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Records: Sam Alvey (33-10 MMA, 10-5 UFC), Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (22-8 MMA, 5-5 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: FS1
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Alex Oliveira vs. Carlo Pedersoli Jr.

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Records: Alex Oliveira (19-4-1 MMA, 8-3-1 UFC), Carlo Pedersoli Jr. (11-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Rankings: Oliveira honorable mention
Broadcast: FS1
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Thiago “Marreta” Santos vs. Eryk Anders

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Records: Thiago “Marreta” Santos (18-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC), Eryk Anders (11-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
Rankings: Santos honorable mention middleweight, Anders Santos honorable mention middleweight
Broadcast: FS1
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