FORTALEZA, Brazil – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s UFC on ESPN+ 2 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT).

The event takes place at Centro de Formacao Olimpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil. The card streams on ESPN+.

In the main event, Rapahel Assuncao (27-5 MMA, 11-2 UFC) meets former WSOF bantamweight champ Marlon Moraes (21-5-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) in a rematch. The two first fought at UFC 212, where Assuncao won by split decision. In the co-feature, former dominant featherweight champion Jose Aldo (27-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) takes on top contender Renato Moicano (13-1-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC).

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 5 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN+ and 8 p.m. ET for the main card.

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Enjoy the fights, everyone.

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Current Fight

Jose Aldo vs. Renato Moicano

Round 1 – Moicano waits patiently as he squares up with Aldo, who paws his lead hand. A few probing shots from Moicano. A spin kick from Moicano and a chopping leg kick misses. Aldo fires a bolo and Moicano replies with a right that does damage. Fast trade of punches, and Aldo kicks the leg. Another one, and a left hook from the ex-champ. Moicano replies with his own leg kick. So far, a patient bout. Moicano goes low and high with a kick. Aldo misses badly and almost trips on a leg kick. Moicano fakes into a head kick and it’s blocked. Two minutes left, and Moicano hops up before pawing with kicks. Aldo rips the body off a punch, then goes again. Moicano lands a jab, and another. He appears to have the speed advantage, though Aldo is just behind on a right hand counter that snaps back off his jab. Moicano with a left hand as they stand and trade in close, matching punch for punch attempt. Aldo presses a jab and the two end the frame bobbing and weaving in anticipation of attack. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Moicano.

Round 2 – Moicano comes early with jabs and low kicks. He paws his right hand and gets caught with a left hook that wobblies him. Aldo smells blood and keeps out charging with punches and knees that slam into Moicano, one after the other. Moicano backpedaling all over the octagon as the punishment continues. He winds up at the cage fence, taking shot after shot. Valel steps in to stop it, and the ex-champ is the winner.

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Records: Jose Aldo (27-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC), Renato Moicano (13-1-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Rankings: Aldo No. 3, Moicano No. 5
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jerin Valel
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Results

Demian Maia vs. Lyman Good

Round 1 – Both men with low stances as they paw with lead hands. Good looking for a counter right straight, and Maia backs him to the cage and goes for the takedown. Good pops up after posting an arm, but Maia still has his legs and stays on top by trapping them. Good gets to his feet, but Maia is at his back. As Good gets up, Maia goes for the choke. Good fights the hands against the fence, and Maia cranks with all his might, a body triangle keeping him in place. Another crank, and Good peels the hand off. Another peel, but Maia adjust the hands again and cranks. This time, he’s got it. Good taps, and that’s all she wrote.

Result: Demian Maia def. Lyman Good via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:38
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Records: Lyman Good (20-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Demian Maia (26-9 MMA, 20-9 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Rankings: Maia No. 11
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Osiris Maia

Charles Oliveira vs. David Teymur

Round 1 – They trade hard leg kicks, and Oliveira leaps with a knee. A head kick from Teymur prompts Oliveira to recoil, and a replay shows an eyepoke. We pause as Oliveira sits against the fence. Doctor comes in to check out the Brazilian. Valel deducts a point from Teymur. They restart, and Teymur charges forward with another combo. Oliveira again complains of an eyepoke, and we pause. This time, the restart is quick, and Oliveira goes after Teymur. He leaps with a front kick and chases Teymur, who drops him with a punch. Oliveira now has full guard as Teymur pounds, and he pulls out as Oliveira goes for a submission. Back up, Oliveira chases down Teymur and tries to wraps up his head and punish him with punches and elbows. Again, Oliveira complains of an eyepoke, and Valel stops the action to tell him to protect himself. Oliveira wheels around to the back after getting the fight to the mat, but Teymur stands and escapes. Body kick from Oliveira, and the fight settles into a more usual rhythm. Oliveira spins with a backfist, and Teymur resets. Teymur looking to counter with punches. Oliveira leaps with a knee and appears to catch Teymur, who circles back and fires high. Oliveira stings him again, and purses. Another leaping knee lands. Teymur fighting backward, trying to fend off the onslaught. Less than one minute to go, and Oliveira is all over Teymur. Teymur trying to lock up clinch to slow down Oliveira, and he slams the body. Oliveira sticks his tongue out and continues to pursue the clinch. Teymur tries to chase down Oliveira and lands a few shots in a final exchange. Wild round, but MMAjunkie gives it to Oliveira, 10-9.

Round 2 – Teymur’s right eye is swollen. He still jabs as Oliveira comes on strong with a kick. Heavy body kicks from Teymur, who tries to get around Oliveira looking for a clinch. Oliveira stuns Teymur with a reverse elbow, and Teymur’s in trouble. A flurry of punches prompt Teymur to turn his back as Oliveira pounds away. Valel looks like he’s going to intervene, but he backs off when Oliveira grabs an Anaconda choke and throws Teymur to the mat. Oliveira makes the adjustment right away and forces the tap.

Result: Charles Oliveira def. David Teymur via submission (Anaconda choke) – Round 2, 0:55
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Records: Charles Oliveira (26-8 MMA, 14-8 UFC), David Teymur (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Rankings: Oliveira honorable mention
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jerin Valel

Johnny Walker vs. Justin Ledet

Round 1 – Ledet jabs in and absorbs a pair of kicks before slamming Ledet with a spinning backfist that floors him. He leaps in and fires off a kick that most definitely would have been illegal had it landed. But with a few more shots, the result it sealed as Herdy steps in to save Ledet.

Result: Johnny Walker def. Justin Ledet via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:15
Recap: Johnny Walker rocks Justin Ledet, earns 15-second win
Photos: Johnny Walker vs. Justin Ledet
Records: Justin Ledet (9-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Johnny Walker (16-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Eduardo Herdy

Livinha Souza vs. Sarah Frota

Round 1 – They trade leg kicks early, and Souza pops the body. Frota inching forward and counters a kick with a hard punch. They clinch up, and Souza tosses Frota to the mat. Reverse triangle attempt fails, and Souza counters with a jumping guillotine when they get up. No good, and Frota settles into guard. Sporadic ground and pound, and Souza hikes her legs to set something up. Not much doing so far. A punch here and there, and Souza goes for an armbar. Frota pulls out and continues to pound with hammerfists. Albuquerque warns for action. Frota pounds the body, and Souza explodes into another armbar. It looks good, but Frota steps over and escapes. Souza pops her with a shot in transition and then shoots for a takedown. Frota sprawls and presses her to the fence. Hip toss from Souza fails, but she gets Frota pressed up against the fence in exchange. Single leg opens guillotine from Frota, and Souza slams her to the canvas. Short time, and Souza postures up to unleash a flurry of ground and pound as the frame ends. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Souza.

Round 2 – They clash with kicks, and Frota presses forward with punches. Souza ducks and pops her with a counter. A hard left from Frota stuns Souza, and she backpedals the punches keep coming. Another few crack her before she can duck under for a takedown. Frota locks up rubber guard as Souza hits the flanks. Action stalls as Frota locks up Souza. Albuquerque stands them up. Frota comes out swinging and winds up giving up another takedown. Frota misses an armbar and goes for a leg instead. Souza steps out and wants to strike. More heavy hands from Frota as she clocks Souza, who goes for another takedown. This time, Frota gets up quickly and presses Souza to the fence, working knees in close. Big left off the clinch. Souza covering up, but Frota’s power is having an effect. Souza shoots again and takes the back in transition. One hook in, and she’s forced to give up the arms as she secures hooks. She goes to work with hammerfists and softens up Frota enough to secure a rear-naked choke. It’s under the chin, but Frota manages to survive. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Frota, and it’s 19-19.

Round 3 – Souza pops the body with a kick and drives for a takedown. Frota’s punches push her back, and she settles for the clinch against the fence. Frota goes head hunting with punches, and Souza pulls guard after countering with a right. Frota works hammerfists as Souza again tries to set up submissions. Big hammerfists for Frota. Albuquerque warns for action. Frota beats the body, and again, Albuquerque doesn’t see enough. They clash kicks, and Souza comes in swinging to no avail. Frota now on the offense, trying to corner her foe and land big shots. A jab stops Souza’s right in its tracks. Souza shoots, and Frota sprawls. Souza pulls guard and takes a hammerfist to the face. Frota stands and kicks the legs. Audience doesn’t like this, and Albuquerque gets in between them and stands up Souza. Frota on the offense, and Souza whips her with body shots. The longer Souza stands, the worse it is for her brain, as she can’t seem to hurt Frota and Frota nails her every time she hits the mark. A left wobbles Souza. She’s coming forward and lands a right hand and body kick before the fight ends. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Frota, who gets the 29-28 score.

Result: Livinha Souza def. Sarah Frota via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap: Livinha Souza survives Sarah Frota’s power, takes split nod
Photos: Livinha Souza vs. Sarah Frota
Records: Sarah Frota (9-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Livinha Souza (13-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Rankings: Souza No. 9
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Kamila Albuquerque
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Markus Perez vs. Anthony Hernandez

Round 1 – They trade low kicks early, and Hernandez comes charging with a flurry of punches. Perez hangs in there and turns him against the fence with a body lock. Hernandez turns and tries for the underhook. Perez misses the trip, but gets to the back and briefly slams Hernandez to the canvas. Hernandez pops up with Perez at his back and tries a kimura. Perez walks him across the octagon, refusing to let go. Hernandez finally gets free and fires off a combo before resetting. Again he comes charging and winds up in the clinch and fending off a takedown. Hernandez turns him and lands a elbow and overhand right off the break. Perez misses a left and gets glanced bya left. Perez lands a big left and uppecut that sends Hernandez back. He goes for broke against the fence, but Hernandez manages to avoid the worst of it, and they reset. Another straight blast from Hernandez, and he gets turned. Cut on Hernandez is bleeding. Another Hernandez charge, and nothing doing. He takes a heavy leg kick and resets. Another charge and lands a right hand before a clinch. Perez spin elbow misses, and Hernandez keeps pressing in, trading heavy shots in close. Perez jumps with a front kick to end a spirited first round. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Perez.

Round 2 – Perez slaps the body with a kick, and Hernandez clutches his midsection in pain. Perez pounces and takes the back on Hernandez, who’s kneeling against the cage. Hernandez tries to go out the back door and can’t escape. Finally, he spins free and gets to his feet. But Perez cinches up a D’Arce and drags Hernandez to the canvas. He walks his feet into position, and Hernandez is forced to tap.

Result: Markus Perez def. Anthony Hernandez via submission (Anaconda choke) – Round 2, 1:07
Recap: Markus Perez stuns, chokes out Anthony Hernandez
Photos: Markus Perez vs. Anthony Hernandez
Records: Anthony Hernandez (7-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Markus Perez (11-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Eduardo Herdy

Mara Romero Borella vs. Taila Santos

Round 1 – Santos slaps the legs once, and Borella drives for the takedown. Santos uses a fence to keep some distance and then turns Borella against the cage. Santos has the body lock and gets the takedown. She tries to take mount and then gets to the back as Borella rights herself. Santos a backpack as Borella gets up and misses the first choke. She adjusts and tries again, but gravity is not on her side. They reset, and Borella drives in for another takedown. She gets her own body lock takedown and winds up in side control. Elbows from the top. She stand over head briefly before lunging back down in an effort to pass. Santos grabs a leg and holds on for half-guard. Back to the same position, with Borella working short shots. She traps an arm briefly and continues to pound with less than one minute to go. Santos recovers guard and locks up mission control. She then goes to x-guard and tries to transition to a triangle before Borella stands out of it and comes back with a few punches to end the frame. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Borella.

Round 2 – Borella answers a kick with a punch and presses immediately for the clinch against the fence. She changes directions and briefly puts Santos down before grabbing a leg. Santos gets it back and knees the body. Muay Thai clinch sets up knees for the Brazilian, but Borella grabs the body lock. Santos turns Borella and works knees on the fence. They jockey for position, and Borella manages to turn Santos. She can’t get the takedown, but still works knees. Finally, the ref separates them, and Borella comes back in for the clinch and the single leg attempt. Santos separates finally and tries to put together a few combos. But Borella charges again and gets her on the fence with 30 seconds to go. Knee from Santos, and the frame ends in the clinch. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Borella, and she’s up 20-18.

Round 3 – Borella charges and runs into the fence, and Santos works quick front kicks and jabs to keep distance. Already, she’s doing a much better job of keeping distance, and she shucks off a clinch attempt. Santos fires a kick and winds up in a headlock. She lands a nice right as Borella presses in. Then a left hook and straight as Borella charges. Santos’ kickboxing expertise shining here. In open range, she’s the more accurate and powerful fighter. She’s pushing Borella back with punches, landing hard rights. Borella misses on a caught kick. Hard jabs from Santos after she resists another takedown. Borella getting lit up as she backpedals to the cage. Less than two minutes, and Borella can’t convert a duck under a punch. Another try fails, and Santos lands a jab. None of Borella’s takedowns are working this round, and Santos is landing regular strikes. A jab snaps back Borella’s head. She charges again and can’t get it. Spinning backfist nearly misses for Santos, who needs to make something big happen. Nice straight right and hooks, and Borella is on the retreat. Time runs out before she can land the telling blow, and MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 Santos for the 29-28 Borella decision.

Result: Mara Romero Borella def. Taila Santos via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Recap: Mara Romero Borella takes split call over Taila Santos
Photos: Mara Romero Borella vs. Taila Santos
Records: Mara Romero Borella (13-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Taila Santos (15-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Kamila Albuquerque
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Thiago Alves vs. Max Griffin

Round 1 – Trade of jabs, and an Alves leg kick nearly sweeps Griffin. Both fighters firing in close. Alves again taps the leg. Griffin charges with a flurry of punches, and Alves suddenly backpedals looking hurt. Griffin charges in and goes for the takedown against the fence. Alves escapes and they reset. Griffin still pressing hard, but Alves counters well with low kicks. Both fighters pause, and Griffin lands a straight right off a leg kick. Griffin the more effective boxer, while Alves has his kicks. Alves tries a takedown and gets nowhere. Griffin looks like he’s in a different weight class altogether. Jab and right hand good. He beats the body with punches and a knee before pressing in to the clinch. Nice calf kick from Alves, and Griffin resets. Another one slaps him, and he continues to go headhunting as Alves tries to counter. Alves moves forward and lands a combo to get a cheer from the crowd. He’s finding more success when he moves forward with kicks and punches. Griffin lunges with a knee, and it goes low. They briefly break, and Alves lands a right. Lunging knee to the body from Griffin, who goes back to pressuring Alves with higher output. Alves with a left hook off a body shot. High kick slaps Griffin, who comes back with a combo that sends Alves reeling across the cage and ultimately to the canvas. The bell saves him, and we go to round 2. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Griffin.

Round 2 – Griffin headhunting early. Alves working kick counters and a left hook off Griffin’s right. More strong jabs from Griffin, who follows with a lunging knee that draws a counter hook. Alves’ guard stopping most of Griffin’s telegraphed attacks. He’s trying to fight forward again and matching Griffin’s output. Low kick still there for the Fortaleza native. Griffin slips on a high kick and takes a left hook getting up Alves comes charging with a body kick and another one, but Griffin stings him in counter. Alves won’t be deterred and cracks Griffin with heavy shots. It looks like there might be a comeback finish, and Griffin manages to clinch and survive. He ducks for tha takedown and gets to Alves’ back. It’s a brief stay as alves gets back to his feet, and they continue to trade in close. Griffin back on the clinch and gets turned. They trade again in close and Alves is getting the better of him. Griffin circles off to escape, and Alves come after him. Griffin looks ready to go, but he’s firing back. Heck of a fight so far, and an Alves body kick forces Griffin back. Griffin lands a pair of body kicks and nearly avoids a bolo to end the frame. Best round of the night, and MMAjunkie gives it to Alves, 10-9, to even it at 19 all.

Round 3 – Alves comes forward and lands a right hand off the bat. Griffin fighting backward, and Alves continues to press with kicks and punches. Griffin trying to avoid the firefight, but Alves won’t let him rest. Another right hand for Alves opens the clinch, and Griffin tries to escape. They trade knees, and Griffin grabs for a leg, and a spinning elbow from Alves opens a takedown. Alves fights back to his feet and fends off another takedown. Bodylock allows Griffin to take full mount. He hangs on for dear life as Alves fights out of it and regains half-mount. Griffin can’t keep dominant position and is forced to hold on to the legs as Alves fights his way up. He winds up at Alves’ back against the fence, and another takedown attempt follows. Alves finally gets away from the cage, and they’re back in range. Body kick from Alves, who’s chasing the finish. Left hook prompts clinch from Griffin, but Alves turns it and goes for his own shot. Griffin fights off a takedown attempt and goes for a kimura. He winds up on top against the cage with short time and pounds with his free hand as Alves gets up. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Alves, and he gets the 29-28 call.

Result: Thiago Alves def. Max Griffin via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Recap: Gutsy Thiago Alves brawls way to comeback win over Max Griffin
Photos: Thiago Alves vs. Max Griffin
Records: Thiago Alves (23-13 MMA, 15-10 UFC), Max Griffin (14-6 MMA, 2-4 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jason Herzog
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Junior Albini vs. Jair Rozenstruik

Round 1 – Albini attacks the legs, and Rozenstruik comes back with same. Albini ducks immediately for a takedown and gts caught by the cage. But only briefly, as a turn of direction puts him on top in half-guard. Rozenstruik sits up and gets his head wrapped as he tries to escape. Albini isolates an arm in side control and starts to wrench it. He steps over to finish, and Rozenstruik gets a repreive as he lets go. Still in side guard, and then full mount. Albini wraps the head, and Rozenstruik manages to shuck his foe off with a kick. Albini immediately goes for another takedown and can’t complete. But the next try is good, and he takes the back against the fence. Rozenstruik spins and ends in guard. He stands up overhead and the referee stands up Albini. Big right from Albini, who presses in and fires off a short combo before a clinch. Trade of knees with less than two minutes to go, and the referee stops it for a groin strike, maybe? Albini presses back in on a standing restart, and Albini goes to work with combos. Rozenstruik missing on counters, and Albini drives for another takedown. Knees to the legs from Albini. Rozenstruik rying to dirty box. Albini backs off and then resets. Rozenstruik manages to connect off a takedown attempt, and he comes alive briefly with hard kicks and punches before time runs out. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Albini.

Round 2 – Both fighters take a moment before engaging. Albini attacks the legs. He explodes forward for a takedown, and out of nowhere, Rozenstruik counters with a combo that drops him. Albini covers up for dear life as Rozenstruik fires away, and it’s all over. Replay shows a right hook and head kick did the bulk of the damage. Amazing turnaround for Rozenstruik after he looked like toast in the first.

Result: Jair Rozenstruik def. Junior Albini via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:54
Recap: Jair Rozenstruik patient, pounds out Junior Albini
Photos: Jair Rozenstruik vs. Junior Albini
Records: Junior Albini (14-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC), Jair Rozenstruik (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Joao Claudio Soares

Geraldo de Freitas Jr. vs. Felipe Dias Colares

Round 1 – Trade of kicks early. They clash legs low. Freitas Jr. has the reach advantage and uses it to land a nice right off a combo. Colares inches forward to get it back, and Freitas Jr. circles off and lands another combo. Freitas Jr. lands a big right hand, and Colares elevates him against the fence, nearly getting into a position to knock him self out as he slams his foe down. Freitas Jr. pops back up, and Colares tries to take the back. He doesn’t get there, and Freitas Jr. is able to turn. Colares gets on top in a scramble and fights off a submission attempt from Freitas Jr., who fights back to his feet and smothers Colares against the fence. Hip toss no good for Colares, and Freitas Jr. uses the momentum to get his own takedown, landing in half-guard. Colares shrimps back as Freitas Jr. follows him across the mat, holding on to top position. Freitas Jr. passes to half-guard, and again Colares shrimps. Freitas Jr. to side mount and then steps over for the kimura. Colares scrambles and Freitas Jr. tries to change it to an oma plata. He misses, and Colares is able to scramble his way to top position in half-guard. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Freitas Jr.

Round 2 – Freitas Jr. pops the body with kicks and circles off to follow with a combo. Counter from Colares are short, and Freitas Jr. pops him again with more well placed fists. Colares catches a couple of hard shots in close and dives in for the clinch. Time to breathe and work for the takedown. Freitas Jr. won’t allow that and drives for his own shot with Colares trying the desperation guillotine. Full mount for Freitas Jr., who lands a hard hammerfist and takes the back seated against the cage. Position not great for Freitas Jr., but he resists the scramble and keeps the back mount. Going for an arm, he gives up the dominant position and lets Colares do some work up top. Triangle setup misses, and Freitas Jr. tries to scramble out. In the process, he nearly hands Colares a kneebar. Colares stays heavy and retains top position. Not much work from overhead, while Freitas Jr. is consistently going for submissions and scrambles. A back take as Freitas Jr. gets up is no good, and Freitas Jr. works for his own takedown against the fence. Colares pops up quickly after hitting the canvas, and Freitas Jr. peels off finally. Colares nearly good with a head kick. Both men tired from the grappling exchange, and Freitas Jr. fires a double leg before Colares gets up against the cage. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Freitas Jr., who’s up 20-18.

Round 3 – Colares out aggressively early as Freitas Jr. fights backward. Heavy trade of hands, and Freitas Jr. ducks under for the takedown. Colares sits against the fence, and Freitas Jr. hangs on as he gets to his feet. Exhaustion a third opponent for both fighters at this point. Colares tries an old-school judo throw and fails. They go back to standup, and Freitas Jr. with a leaping knee and punches in the open. But instead of finishing off his stunned foe, he goes for the takedown and stays heavy as Colares tries to reverse. Freitas Jr. gets full mount as Colares shrimps to the cage and then misses a back take as Colares gets up. Freitas Jr. won’t let go of the body lock against the cage. Exhaustion. Colares wraps the head to hold on, and Freitas Jr. again lights him up on the feet. Again, he shoots for the takedown and gets it easy. And of course, Colares gets back to his feet after shrimping to the cage and hangs on to the body lock against the fence. Less than one minute to go in a fight of puzzling strategy. Colares works for a takedown and hangs on the back in the waning seconds. He misses and they go for broke in a wild and sloppy exchange to end the fight. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Freitas Jr., who whould pick up the 30-27 call.

Result: Geraldo de Freitas Jr. def. Felipe Dias Colares via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Recap: Geraldo de Freitas whitewashes fellow newcomer Felipe Colares
Photos: Geraldo de Freitas Jr. vs. Felipe Dias Colares
Records: Felipe Dias Colares (8-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Geraldo de Freitas Jr. (12-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Osiris Maia
Judging:

Ricardo Ramos vs. Said Nurmagomedov

Round 1 – Nurmagomedov attacks the legs early as Ramos feints. Range measurement from both. Hard leg shots from Nurmagomedov, who spins with a backfist and kick. Not unlike this Dagestani compatriot earlier in approach. Lots of spins and kicks early. Ramos so far hasn’t let anything major go. He waits for the left hook counter and is a bit off. And then Nurmagomedov spins with a back kick that perfectly catches Ramos to the ribs. He backpedals clutching his body as Nurmagomedov flurries with punches and kicks. Ramos takes a knee, and the ref calls it off to stop further punishment. Impressive first-round finish.

Result: Said Nurmagomedov def. Ricardo Ramos via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:28
Recap: Said Nurmagomedov flawless with first-round finish of Ricardo Ramos
Photos: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Ricardo Ramos
Records: Said Nurmagomedov (13-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Ricardo Ramos (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Joao Claudio Soares

Rogerio Bontorin vs. Magomed Bibulatov

Round 1 – Bibulatov forward early as both feint. Bontorin catches a kick and Bibulatov spins with a backfist. Bibulatov combo opens clinch from Bontorin, but he gets hip tossed to the mat. High guard from Bontorin, who tries to lock up a shoulder but instead takes a hard shot before they get back to their feet. Bibulatov working punches off the low kick. Bontorin comes right back with his own combination, and they reset. Bibulatov catches a body kick, but Bontorin hops on the back after they spill to the mat. Right away, he’s in on a choke, and Bibulatov defends as they roll across the canvas. Temporarily out of trouble, Bibulatov defends his neck as Bontorin tries to soften him up with punches. Bontorin takes advantage of a brief lapse in defense and gets under the neck. But Bibulatov manages to turn out and recover guard. Bontorin goes to work with ground and pound, and Bibulatov initiates a scramble before firing off a spin kick. He’s back on the chase and pops the body twice as Bontorin tries to grab a leg. More body work in tight, and they clinch up. Bibulatov trip fails, and they reset. Bontorin ducking for that leg again and can’t convert it to a takedown as the round ends. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Bontorin.

Round 2 – Bibulatov raring to go before round start. He comes out swinging as Bontorin circles off and looks for counters. They clinch up again, and Bibulatov uses the fence to try for a takedown. He gets turned, and they break off after letting go of the pummel. Bibulatov wings an overhand right and drives in to the fence for another takedown attempt. He misses on a takedown and gets warned for grabbing the shorts. Another spinning backfist and kick from Bibulatov. Nice left hooks from Bontorin, who looks a little winded from the first round. Bibulatov stings the body and then goes back to kicks. A chase across the cage is short. Bontorin wings that left again and lands. Another spinning back kick from Bibulatov, whose leaping knee leads to a clinch in close. He drives for and gets the takedown against the cage. Taking over in the round. Bontorin can’t reverse with butterfly guard and tries to throw up his legs as Bibulatov grounds and pounds. Another kick up initiates a scramble, and they’re back up. Hook kick glances Bontorin, who comes back with his own punch. He’s on the offense now, looking to get back what he’s lost early. A takedown is way too telegraphed, and Bibulatov makes him pay to the body. Bontorin ducks right into a spinning back kick, but seems OK as time runs out. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Bibulatov, and it’s 19 all.

Round 3 – Bibulatov works the jab early. Workrate already higher as he mixes up punches and spin attacks. Bontorin second in exchanges as he paws his lead hand and looks for that left hand again. Bibulatov answers a body shot with a hook to the head. Lunging knee from Bibulatov, and Bontorin comes back with a combo that snaps his head back. He’s moving forward, but Bibulatov is still in this. Nice body shot counter as Bontorin pursues. Bibulatov is the more accurate fighter as they trade shots, but he still pushes a takedown against the fence. He beats the body with punches and knees with less than two minutes to go. Bontorin peels off with a right hand and tries to get free. Bibulatov lets him go, and Bontorin lands another left. He misses on a kick catch and winds up fending off a takedown. He pushes Bibulatov to the cage and then exchanges in close, going to the body. They clinch up again, and a whizzer puts Bontorin in position for the choke again. Sitting against the fence, he’s got one hook in and goes for the tap. Bibulatov turns to avoid trouble and rides it out for the final bell. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Bibulatov, who gets the 29-28 nod.

Result: Rogerio Bontorin def. Magomed Bibulatov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Recap: Rogerio Bontorin edges out Magomed Bibulatov in fun flyweight clash
Photos: Rogerio Bontorin vs. Magomed Bibulatov
Records: Magomed Bibulatov (14-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Rogerio Bontorin (15-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jarin Valel
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Raphael Assuncao vs. Marlon Moraes

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Records: Rapahel Assuncao (27-5 MMA, 11-2 UFC), Marlon Moraes (21-5-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Rankings: Assuncao No. 2, Moraes No. 5
Broadcast: ESPN+
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Rankings: Lawler No. 3, dos Anjos No. 9