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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is all set to kick off its UFC Fight Night 164 mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which takes place this TONIGHT (Sat., Nov. 16, 2019) inside Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, live on ESPN+. That’s where Top 10 light heavyweight veteran Jan Blachowicz collides with former middleweight contender Ronaldo Souza in what marks “Jacare’s” highly anticipated 205-pound debut. Elsewhere on the card, former light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua returns to action against the rough-and-tumble Paul Craig, who fills in for the injured Sam Alvey. In addition, Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Charles Oliveira looks to lock up another limb in a lightweight war with Jared Gordon.
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Fight Night 164 fight card below, starting with the ESPN+ “Prelims” undercard bouts at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the ESPN+ main card start time of 8 p.m. ET.
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Blachowicz vs. Souza.” Without further delay, see below for the updated UFC Fight Night 164 results. (Note: This will go from the bottom up; therefore, scroll toward the bottom for the latest detailed round-by-round action.)
UFC SAO PAULO QUICK RESULTS:
Jan Blachowicz def. Ronaldo Souza by split decision (48-47 x2, 47-48)
Shogun Rua vs. Paul Craig is a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)
Charles Oliveira def. Jared Gordon by KO at 1:26 of round 1
Andre Muniz def. Antonio Arroyo by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Wellington Turman def. Markus Perez by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
James Krause def. Sergio Moraes by KO at 4:19 of round 3 — HIGHLIGHTS!
Ricardo Ramos def. Luiz Eduardo Garagorri by submission (RNC) at 3:57 of round 1
Francisco Trinaldo def. Bobby Green. by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
Randy Brown def. Warlley Alves by submission (triangle) at 1:22 of round 2 — HIGHLIGHTS!
Douglas Silva de Andrade def. Renan Barao by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 30-26)
Ariane Lipski def. Isabela de Padua by unanimous decision (30-26 x2, 29-27)
Tracy Cortez def. Vanessa Melo via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
UFC SAO PAULO PLAY-BY-PLAY:
205 lbs.: Jan Blachowicz vs. Ronaldo Souza
Round 1:
Blachowicz opens with an inside leg kick. Jacare misses with an overhand right and goes in for the takedown. They’re clinched up against the cage. Jacare scores with a classic foot stomp. Blachowicz circles out into open space. Jacare misses with a hook but lands a leg kick. Jacare clinches back up against the cage. They exchange small knees to the body.
10-9 Jacare
Round 2:
Blachowicz opens again with an inside leg kick. And lands another. Jacare connects with an overhand right. An inside leg kick to jab scores for Blachowicz. They both swing with heat but miss. Jacare lands a heavy leg kick and Blachowicz returns one of his own. Jacare closes the gap and they return to the clinch against the fence. Jacare is working for the takedown but Blachowicz is doing a great job of fighting it off. A foot stomp registers for Jacare. A knee to the midsection hits for Jacare before they break apart. Blachowicz gets a body kick blocked. Blachowicz pumps the jab. Jacare blocks a cross and lands a leg kick. Blachowicz misses with a wide hook. Jacare connects with a straight right hand. Blachowicz misses by a mile with a wheel kick.
10-9 Jacare
Round 3:
Blachowicz opens with an outside leg kick. Jacare returns one of his own. Another leg kick scores for Blachowicz. Jacare just misses with a right hand. A jab lands for Blachowicz. A flurry ia thrown by Blachowicz but is thwarted by a jab from Jacare. Jacare closes the distance and puts Blachowicz’s back to the fence again. Blachowicz scores with a set of body knees. Blachowicz hits a right hand on the break. Jacare checks a leg kick. A jab gets through for Blachowicz, and another. A body kick scores for Blachowicz and Jacare closes the distance. Blachowicz spins off of the fence. Jacare hits a leg kick. A big right hand lands for Jacare. Blachowicz returns with a hook that’s blocked.
10-9 Blachowicz
Round 4:
Blachowicz misses with a head kick. Jacare scoots out of the way of the jab. A jab hits for Blachowicz and Jacare teeps the body. Jacare clinches back up and shoves Blachowicz against the cage…again. The crowd breaks out their phone flashlights and start waving them around. It’s fun to look at. The fighters break off the cage. Jacare lands a calf kick. Blachowicz lands a jab. Jacare blocks a body kick and then a head kick. Blachowicz throws a calf kick of his own. A head kick glances for Blachowicz.
10-9 Blachowicz
Round 5:
Jacare blocks a head kick. Jacare clinches up and presses his foe against the fence again. Jacare starts to stomp the injured foot of Blachowicz. Blachowicz breaks apart and throws a three piece. Blachowicz throws a two piece punching combo but misses. Jacare shoots in and goes back to the fence. The referee separates them. Blachowicz misses with a head kick. An outside leg kick lands for Blachowicz, and then another. Jacare tries to kick the leg but to no avail. Blachowicz lands an uppercut as Jacare closes the distance. He lands a flurry and briefly knocks down Jacare… it might have been a slip though. Blachowicz misses a head kick. A jab to leg kick lands for Blachowicz.
10-9 Blachowicz
Final result:
Jan Blachowicz def. Ronaldo Souza by split decision (48-47 x2, 47-48)
205 lbs.: Mauricio Rua vs. Paul Craig
Round 1:
I opens with a body kick. He scores with a wheel kick. Rua blocks a head kick. A big counter right hand lands for Rua. Craig shoots in but Shogun stays vertical. They’re clinching against the clinch with Craig’s back to the fence. Craig lands a hook upon the break. Shogun shoots in and Craig grabs ahold of a guillotine. He separates and starts teeing off with a plethora of rights and lefts. Shogun weathers the storm and Craig clinches up. Shogun circles into open space. Craig lands a jab and then a left hook. A body kick sneaks in for Craig. Shogun cli chess back up against the cage. They break apart and Shogun lands a powerful hook. Shogun blocks a spinning kick. Shogun lands a two-piece and they clinch again
10-9 Craig
Round 2:
Shogun moves forward and Craig lands a body kick. Craig scores with a leg kick. Shogun misses wide with a hook. Shogun misses with an overhand right. Shogun gets a takedown and lands some brutal hammerfists. Craig wraps up the arms of Shogun but not for long. Shogun stands up and drops a big bomb from the top. He stands back up and dives in with another punch. Shogun stands up again and drops another hammer. Craig lands a set of hammerfists from his back. Shogun stands again and Craig kicks at the legs. Shogun dives in with another punch and takes half guard.
10-9 Shogun
Round 3:
They trade jabs. Craig misses with a teep. Shogun blocks a body kick. Craig glances with a wheel kick. Shogun misses with a two piece and eats an uppercut. Craig shoots in but flops to his back. Craig almost hits a pendulum sweep but Shogun stays on top. Shogun stands up and kicks the leg before diving back in. Shogun stands up again and kicks the leg. He dives in with another punch. He stands again but Craig gets up. Shogun connects with a heavy right-left combo. Craig blasts a takedown to finish the round on top.
10-9 Shogun
Final result:
Shogun Rua vs. Paul Craig is a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)
155 lbs.: Jared Gordon vs. Charles Oliveira
Round 1:
Oliveira opens the bout with a leg kick. Gordon connects with a cross and goes for a takedown. They scramble and return to their feet. A cross connects for Oliveira and an overhand right lands for Gordon. A liver shot lands for Oliveira. A jab lands for Gordon but Oliveira clips him with stiff right that drops him. Oliveira follows up with a devious uppercut one that drops Gordon! One followup ground strike connects and this fight is over!!!! WOW!!!
Final result:
Charles Oliveira def. Jared Gordon by KO at 1:26 of round 1
185 lbs.: Antonio Arroyo vs. Andre Muniz
Round 1:
A big body kick from Arroyo starts the match. He follows up with a flurry and gets the takedown. Muniz rolls for an armbar and it’s tight. Arroyo manages to pull his arm out. Muniz is up and gets a takedown of his own. Arroyo locks up the full guard. Muniz lands a series of punches. As Arroyo stands up, Muniz connects with an illegal knee to the face. The referee calls time out. The replay shows that Arroyo was technically up and not a downed fighter. The fight restarts in open space. Muniz shoots in but Arroyo sprawls and stays on his feet. Muniz connects with an inside leg kick. Arroyo returns one to the outside leg. Muniz connects with the foot on a head kick. Arroyo stuffs another takedown attempt. Another leg kick connects for Arroyo. A light body kick to cross hits for Muniz. Arroyo wobbles Muniz with a kick at the bell.
10-9 Muniz
Round 2:
A cross to the head and one to the body connect for Arroyo. Muniz closes the distance and gets the takedown. He takes the back with one hook in. He switches to the body triangle and locks up a face crank. He switches to punches and starts fishing for an RNC. Muniz takes full mount but Arroyo uses a leg lock to escape to his feet. Arroyo is standing over his opponent and drops a right hand to the gut. Muniz just misses with an up kick. Arroyo drops into the full guard. Muniz looks for a way to lock up a sub but nothing is there. The referee stands them up as the ten second sticks clack.
10-9 Muniz
Round 3:
They exchange body kicks to start the round. Muniz shoots in and gets a takedown without much of a struggle. Short shots are raining down for Muniz, who is pretty much in side control. Arroyo exposes his back but escapes out of the back door. Arroyo stands above his foe and lands a jab to the body. Muniz attempts a takedown but falls to his back with Arroyo still standing. Arroyo lands a couple of punches and the crowd starts to boo. The referee stands up Muniz. Arroyo blocks a body kick.
10-9 Muniz
Final result:
Andre Muniz def. Antonio Arroyo by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
185 lbs.: Markus Perez vs. Wellington Turman
Round 1:
Perez opens with a body kick. Turman returns with a cross before clinching up. He tries for a single leg but nothing’s there. Perez lands a big elbow in the clinch. Turman gets a big takedown but Perez is right back up. He tries to slam again but Perez keeps his balance. Perez lands another elbow from the clinch. Perez lands a spinning backfist and separates. Perez misses with a jumping switch kick. He misses with a looping left hand and whiffs a wheel kick. A two-piece connects for Turman. A left hand to head kick connects for Perez. A big right hand scores forTurman. Perez cracks with a body kick and then one to the legs. A leaping left hook lands for Turman. A jumping kick is blocked by Perez.
10-9 Perez
Round 2:
A wheel kick partially lands for Perez. A jab-cross backs off Perez. An overhand right glances for Turman. A cross hook gets through for Turman. Perez blocks an uppercut but eats a hook. A spinning elbow lands for Perez. Turman walks right through it and finds a body lock takedown. Perez works to his way to one knee and throws a crafty elbow as Turman is still attached. Perez is up to his feet but Turman still has the body lock. Perez whiffs on a spinning elbow and returns to open space. Turman lands a jab cross before closing the distance. A left hand lands for Perez but he eats an elbow. They exchange hooks. Turman lands a big hook and closes the distance. The break apart and Perez misses with another wheel kick. Turman lands a cross just before the bell.
10-9 Turman
Round 3:
Turman cracks with a right-left to start the round. Perez answers with a body kick. Turman gets a body kick blocked. Turman clinches up and lands a knee to the head. He drags Perez to the mat but just for a second. Another knee to the head connects for Turman. Perez gives up the takedown and lands in the turtle position. Turman takes full mount. Perez rolls for a leg but Turman quickly escapes. Turman is controlling from the top. A trio of punches land for Turman. Perez is back up but still in the clinch. Perez lands an elbow and then a spinning backfist. Perez is throwing wide punches and landing.
10-9 Turman
Final result:
Wellington Turman def. Markus Perez by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
170 lbs.: James Krause vs. Sergio Moraes
Round 1:
Moraes gets a takedown right away. He takes side control in the middle of the Octagon. Moraes tries to take the back but Krause spins on top. Short hammerfists score for Krause. Moraes starts to scramble and Krause stands up. A jab lands for Krause. A calf kick does damage for Krause. A body hook hits for the American. A lead cross lands flush for Moraes. And another. Moraes shoots in and shoves Krause against the cage. Krause lands small punches as time expires.
10-9 Krause
Round 2:
Krause threw a body hook but eats a hook to the head. Krause misses with a right hand. They exchange crosses. A jab lands for Krause as he pressures forward. The jab continues to pump for Krause. A body hook scores for Krause. A left hook to uppercut hits for Krause. A jab cross then cross hook lands for Krause. Moraes gets dropped! Krause allows him to stand. AN uppercut causes Moraes to flop to his back. Krause makes him stand back up. Moraes does not want to be on his feet. A looping left hook lands for Moraes. Another calf kick lands for Krause. A jab-cross connects to the face of Moraes. A hook to the head then to the body scores for Krause. Moraes lands a spinning elbow. Krause drops Moraes again with a punching combo. He takes top position but time runs out.
10-9 Krause
Round 3:
Krause lan ds a calf kick. Moraes comes forward but eats a jab. A hook misses for Moraes but one lands for Krause. Moraes lands a two-piece. He’s standing his ground now. Another two-piece lands for the Brazilian. A set of jabs score for Krause. He puts the cross behind it. A one-two lands for Krause. Moraes glances with a hook. Krause keeps it up with the straight punches. Moraes flops to his back again but Krause makes him stand up. AN overhand right lands for Moraes. And another. A cross gets through for Krause. A left hook grazes for Moraes and then a head kick misses. Krause lands another cross. A poor scissor takedown fails for Moraes. Krause makes him stand. A strong right cross drops Moraes! One hammer fist lands and the ref steps in!
Final result:
James Krause def. Sergio Moraes by KO at 4:19 of round 3
145 lbs.: Eduardo Garagorri vs. Ricardo Ramos
Round 1:
Garagorri opens the bout with a calf kick. Ramos gets a head kick blocked. Garagorri attacks with a body kick. Ramos glances with a leg kick and Garagorri misses with a spinning kick. Ramos throws a flying knee to head kick. He lands with a jab. Garagorri returns to the body kick. Ramos hits a leg kick and then lands a one-two. Ramos double upon on the cross. Garagorri misses with a right hand and gets taken down. Garagorri works back to his feet. A spinning backfist from Ramos is blocked. Ramos lands a light body kick and then scores a takedown. He takes the back ands sets his hooks. Garagorri stands to his feet with Ramos attached. Ramos locks up the RNC. They fall backwards to the floor and Garagorri taps!
Final result:
Ricardo Ramos def. Luiz Eduardo Garagorri by submission (RNC) at 3:57 of round 1
155 lbs.: Bobby Green vs. Francisco Trinaldo
Round 1:
Green explodes in with a cross. He teeps to the midsection. Trinaldo misses with an overhand left. A left hand drops Green! He recovers quickly and stands up but Trinaldo slams him down to the canvas. A scramble ensues. Trinaldo jumps an arm-in guillotine. Green takes his time and escapes to his feet. Trinaldo tries to get the fight back but Green defends and takes top position. Green works the far arm for a Kimora. Trinaldo stands up and slams Green again. Somehow Green ends up on top. Green is landing short punches from the top.
10-9 Trinaldo
Round 2:
A left hand connects for Trinaldo. Green lands a jab but eats a leg kick. A big left hand misses for Trinaldo but a jab hits. AN up kick to right hook glances for Green. Trinaldo cracks to the inside leg. A body cross gets through for Trinaldo. Green misses with a head kick. Another looping hook misses for Trinaldo, but a cross connects. A cross to body kick lands for Green. A hook scores for Trinaldo. Green lands a body kick followed by a leg kick. A set of crosses land for Green as Trinaldo misses with a one-two. The footwork of Green is causing Trinaldo to miss. A heavy low kick scores for Trinaldo. Green leaps in with a cross and eats a left hand. Green doubles up on the cross.
10-9 Green
Round 3:
Trinaldo connects with a heavy left hand followed by a right. Green wears it well. Trinaldo pumps his jab. They exchange crosses. Trinaldo misses with a head kick. Green hits with a leg kick. Green leaps in with a cross and lands a knee to the belly in the clinch. Green catches a head kick and gets a takedown. Trinaldo stands up and locks his hands around Green’s waist. Green hits a switch and gets himself another takedown. Trinaldo stands back up with a grip on the head of Green. He’s landing knees to the head. Green forces his way out of the clinch. A jab to the head and body land for Green. A one-two misses for Trinaldo. A hard left hand scores for Trinaldo. A stomp to the leg hits home for Green. A two-piece connects for Trinaldo as time expires.
10-9 Green
Final result:
Francisco Trinaldo def. Bobby Green. by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
170 lbs.: Warlley Alves vs. Randy Brown
Round 1:
Alves takes top position right away from catching a front kick from Brown. Alves controls from the top. Brown tries to explode to his feet but Alves keeps him down. Alves cracks with a leg kick. Brown explodes up to his feet. He is pressing Alves against the fence. Alves hits a trip to take top position again. As et of right hands connect for Alves. Brown exposes his back. Alves takes it and works hard for an RNC but Brown has two on one. Brown spins into top position. Alves stands up and eats a knee. Brown is holding Alves against the cage again. He lands a knee to the midsection. Brown hits a trip to finish the round on top.
10-9 Alves
Round 2:
A front kick pushes Alves to the ground for a moment. Brown lands a flying knee. Alves takes top position from eating a head kick. Brown quickly locks up the triangle. He lands some mean elbows as he looks to secure the position. ALVES TAPS!!!!
Final result:
Randy Brown def. Warlley Alves by submission (triangle) at 1:22 of round 2
145 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade
Round 1:
Silva de Andrade pressure right away. Barao misses with a spinning back kick. Barao keeps to the gut. A one-two scores for Silva de Andrade. Barao is already bleeding. A cross lands for Barao. A big body hook lands for Silva de Andrade but Barao eats it well. Silva de Andrade double ups on the jab. Barao misses with a head kick but lands a jab. They trade right hands. Barao hits a well timed takedown and takes half guard. He is controlling from the position, and the ref stands them up. A monstrous left hook clocks Barao, and two more punches connect. Another left hook connects for Silva de Andrade.
10-9 Silva de Andrade
Round 2:
Silva de Andrade opens up with a jab. He throws a one-two. Barao comes forward with a cross but eats an up kick. Barao shoots in and gets the takedown without much of a struggle. He is chipping away with short shots from the full guard. Silva de Andrade is just holding on, looking to get another ref standup. The referee stands them up. A body cross hits for Silva de Andrade. Barao blocks a head kick. Two small left hooks land for Barao. Silva de Andrade misses with a wide hook. Barao looks for a single leg but Silva de Andrade is fighting it. Silva de Andrade lands a knee to the face and Barao is bleeding. The ref brings in the doctor to take a look. The fight resumes. Barao blocks a head kick but eats a left hook. And another. Silva de Andrade leaps in with a right cross.
10-9 Silva de Andrade
Round 3:
Barao lands a looping left hand to start. A cross to hook landed clean for Silva de Andrade. And again. A set of hooks land for Silva de Andrade. Barao shoots in but Silva de Andrade is up right away. Silva de Andrade is popping his left out there. A strong right hand wobbles Barao. A jab to uppercut connects to the chin of the former champ. Barao shoots in again to no avail. Barao lands a one-two. He shoots in again but Silva de Andrade stays vertical. A jab lands for Barao but he gets wobbled with a right hand. They both take a deep breath. A teep lands for Barao. A cross hits for Silva de Andrade but Barao lands a left. An uppercut gets through for Silva de Andrade. He lands a body cross but Barao returns with a left. Barao shoots in again without success. A spinning back kick misses for Silva de Andrade. A jab to leg kick connects for Silva de Andrade.
10-9 Silva de Andrade
Final result:
Douglas Silva de Andrade def. Renan Barao by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 30-26)
130 lbs.: Ariane Lipski vs. Isabella de Padua
Round 1:
A brawl breaks out right away! Lipski is throwing heat! She drops de Padua with a stiff punch and takes top position. De Padua rolls for an arm but Lipski punches her several times. De Padua shifts her hips looking for a triangle. Lipski punches away and back out to her feet. De Padua stands up and Lipski starts to flurry again. De Padua blasts a double leg and lands in the full guard. She’s landing her own ground and pound, dropping elbows. Lipski rolls for an arm but eats punches because of it.
10-9 Lipski
Round 2:
Lipski throws a one-two to open the round. She takes top position after de Padua botches a takedown. Lipski is controlling from half guard with de Padua looking to gain the full guard. De Padua lands an illegal up kick and the referee calls a time out. The ref takes away one point for the infraction, and restarts the fighters on the ground. Lipski scores with a couple of hammerfists. De Padua grabs ahold of the rubber guard, but lets it go. Lipski continues to chip away with strikes. De Padua scrambles and locks up a reverse triangle, but time runs out.
10-8 Lipski
Round 3:
De Padua gets a takedown right away. Lipski rolls for a kneebar and it’s tight! De Padua defends well and lands a couple of punches. Lipski locks up her full guard. She scrambles and takes top position. De Padua goes for a guillotine, but nothing’s there. Lipski controls from the top of half guard. She lands a few punches as time runs out.
10-9 Lipski
Final result:
Ariane Lipski def. Isabela de Padua by unanimous decision (30-26 x2, 29-27)
135 lbs.: Tracy Cortez vs. Vanessa Melo
Round 1:
Cortez opens with a jab and lands a left hook. A cross from Melo hits home. Inside leg kick hits for Cortez followed by a flush left hook. Melo misses with a jab but connects with a cross. Lead right hand hits for Melo. Cortez counters with a right hand. Cortez slips to the floor but stands right up. Melo is bringing the forward pressure. Cortez hits another leg kick and Melo counters with a right cross. Left hook to the body then one upstairs scores for Cortez. Right hand scores for Cortez from the single collar tie. Melo whiffs on a hook. Strong hook lands for Cortez. Jab lands for Melo as Cortez closes the distance. Overhand right glances for Cortez. A hook followed by another hits as Cortez moves her head as she strikes.
10-9 Cortez
Round 2:
Cortez closes the distance and takes the fight to the cage. She lands a set of knees after failing to get the takedown. Melo has a whizzer, but is eating knees to the body. Cortez works for the takedown and gets Melo down to one knee. Cortez works her way to the back with Melo bent over at the waist. She finally gets the takedown, but Melo stands back to her feet.
10-9 Cortez
Round 3:
Stiff jab from Cortez opens the round. Melo responds with a pair of left hooks that register. Melo lands a stinging right cross. Cortez catches a kick and gets the takedown. Melo lands a few hammerfists from her back, but eats an elbow in return. Cortez is controlling from the top of half guard. She lands a trio of punches and then drops down with a short elbow. Cortez ties up an arm and starts landing some ground and pound. She blasts a mean knee to the midsection. Cortez opts to stand up and brings down a heavy punch. She elbows away until the bell.
10-9 Cortez
Final result:
Tracy Cortez def. Vanessa Melo by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)