Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2020 20:07:56 GMT -5
Patricio Freire is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Renan Barão is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Patricio Freire and Renan Barão touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Patricio Freire!
Barão is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Right cheek
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão goes for an americana!
Pitbull struggles to free himself
Pitbull breaks free.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão storms over Pitbull with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Barão doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Pitbull's face with his elbows!
Pitbull's Mouth is beginning to swell
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Barão shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pitbull pushes Renan Barão forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Not a desiderable position that Barão is in now. Patricio Freire is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barão tries to move on the ground and shows Patricio Freire a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barão's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Barão's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Forehead
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Patricio Freire is looking to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Patricio Freire gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Patricio Freire doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Patricio Freire. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão launches a kick
but Patricio Freire avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Barão's Right eye is beginning to swell
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patricio Freire is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Renan Barão storms over Pitbull with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Patricio Freire blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Patricio Freire holds Renan Barão and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Patricio Freire looks to counter!
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Patricio Freire tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barão is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Pitbull suddenly holds Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Patricio Freire!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Renan Barão passes momentarily but Patricio Freire regains full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão struggles on the ground and tries to break Patricio Freire's guard...
Pitbull doesn't want to free his opponent and Barão continues in closed guard
Barão misses a step and Patricio Freire sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Renan Barão uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pitbull is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Barão is in open guard over Pitbull... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pitbull rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Patricio Freire is standing now.
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull opts to jump inside Barão's guard.
Barão didn't see that coming. Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão now.
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Pitbull tries to move to full mount
Pitbull succeeds
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Patricio Freire pushes Renan Barão down and prevents his attempts to escape
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Patricio Freire to fight back!
Patricio Freire throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pitbull is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Patricio Freire appears to be unbreakable
Barão breaks the lock showing some skills...
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Pitbull is in rear mount over Barão
Pitbull sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Pitbull tries to get a hook in!
Barão rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Pitbull blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barão's guard.
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Pitbull launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barão is covering himself! Pitbull tries to force the situation and Barão clumsily gives his back!
Pitbull is in rear mount over Barão
Barão is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Patricio Freire didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pitbull is able to break the lock.
Pitbull is trying to counter now!
Pitbull throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Barão climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Barão is standing while Pitbull is on the ground on his back
Patricio Freire launches an up-kick intended for Renan Barão's head...
Barão leans out of the way.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Pitbull is trying to counter now!
Patricio Freire's mind is definitely in the fight, Barão just got nailed! Patricio Freire saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barão is going to have a headache after this one.
Barão's Chin is beginning to swell
Renan Barão tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pitbull won't budge, forcing Barão to pull guard.
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Pitbull tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Patricio Freire fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Barão switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Patricio Freire lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Renan Barão doesn't break the lock and Patricio Freire is running out of time!
Barão is locking that Triangle Choke...
Patricio Freire lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Renan Barão loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Crushing shot to Barão's body! He's holding his side
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Pitbull moves on the ground
Patricio Freire moves to side mount
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to show some ground skills
Pitbull uses his strength to keep Pitbull at a disadvantage
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to move on the ground and shows Patricio Freire a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barão's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Pitbull's cheek from the guard.
Patricio Freire uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão measures the resilience of Pitbull's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pitbull blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão is moving on the ground...
Pitbull tries to counter Barão's moves on the ground.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Patricio Freire looks to mount Renan Barão...
Patricio Freire slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Patricio Freire tries to better his position on the ground...
Pitbull is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Patricio Freire doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Patricio Freire's punches
Pitbull is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barão.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Patricio Freire's punches
Barão is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pitbull.
Barão ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barão launches a kick
but Patricio Freire avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Pitbull fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Renan Barão didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Patricio Freire aggressively and repeatedly punches Barão.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Barão is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Renan Barão doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pitbull's moves.
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Patricio Freire tries to turn away and scramble out. Renan Barão takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
He can't lock it up. Patricio Freire spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Barão shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pitbull pushes Renan Barão forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Barão cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pitbull can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pitbull tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barão leans and gets Patricio Freire's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Barão tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barão switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pitbull struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Pitbull use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in London Stadium (London, England) is cheering him!
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Patricio Freire looks to mount Renan Barão...
Renan Barão takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Patricio Freire
tags Barão.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Patricio Freire didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Pitbull fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Barão's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Patricio Freire.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire launches a few punches to Barão's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barão tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Renan Barão looks to mount Patricio Freire...
Patricio Freire takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Pitbull fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão hold his own hand and breaks Pitbull's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Patricio Freire.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Patricio Freire can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Patricio Freire attempts to move to full guard
Patricio Freire manages to switch to full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Patricio Freire sits high on Renan Barão's chest and pulls his leg underneath Barão's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Barão tries to roll out. He's too quick for Patricio Freire and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Pitbull and it cost him top position.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Patricio Freire rolls Renan Barão to his stomach and takes his back!
Pitbull is in rear mount over Barão
Pitbull tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barão! Pitbull has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Pitbull is in rear mount over Barão with one hook in
Barão is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Renan Barão launches a body shot
Pitbull dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pitbull is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Barão is in open guard over Pitbull... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pitbull rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Patricio Freire is standing now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull cartwheels towards Barão!
Barão fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Pitbull misses a step and Renan Barão sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renan Barão kicks his legs trying to keep Patricio Freire away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Barão tries to hit Patricio Freire with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pitbull dodges that
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão kicks his legs trying to keep Patricio Freire away.
Patricio Freire takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull cartwheels towards Barão!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Renan Barão.
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Patricio Freire in his guard.
Patricio Freire keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Barão, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Pitbull launches a furious hook!
That hits Barão's chin like a wrecking ball! Barão loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull moves backwards and gestures for Renan Barão to stand up.
Barão climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Renan Barão tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pitbull goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Renan Barão can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barão tries to improve position.
Pitbull adjusts and closes his guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pitbull leans and gets Renan Barão's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Patricio Freire can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll on the ground...
Pitbull knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Renan Barão gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Pitbull fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Barão's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Patricio Freire.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Renan Barão work his BJJ game.
Renan Barão isolates Patricio Freire's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Patricio Freire is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Pitbull is trying to counter now!
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Renan Barão circles around Pitbull
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patricio Freire is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão fires a barrage of punches at Pitbull's head!
The punches go wide.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Renan Barão passes momentarily but Patricio Freire regains full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barão struggles on the ground and tries to break Patricio Freire's guard...
Pitbull doesn't want to free his opponent and Barão continues in closed guard
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Pitbull throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Pitbull steps backwards away from Renan Barão. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patricio Freire is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão throws a few hammer fists to the face of Patricio Freire
Blocked by Pitbull.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Pitbull attempts a triangle from bottom! Renan Barão slips out. Pitbull quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Renan Barão slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Renan Barão is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Barão is standing while Pitbull is on the ground on his back
Patricio Freire launches an up-kick intended for Renan Barão's head...
It lands flush with Renan Barão's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Barão is standing while Pitbull is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Renan Barão steps back and allows Pitbull to get back to his feet.
Patricio Freire is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Patricio Freire circles around Barão
Patricio Freire goes with a looping right hand while Renan Barão jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Patricio Freire runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pitbull and Barão are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Patricio Freire!
Barão is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Patricio Freire launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barão blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Renan Barão's cheek! Barão stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão launches an up-kick intended for Patricio Freire's head...
Pitbull leans out of the way.
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull opts to jump inside Barão's guard.
Barão didn't see that coming. Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão now.
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Barão switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pitbull struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Barão reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Pitbull blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Pitbull tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão attempts to move to full guard
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Renan Barão paws at Pitbull.
Pitbull answers with solid punches!
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patricio Freire is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão tries to escape from closed guard...
Pitbull waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Renan Barão! He is reversed and nor Patricio Freire is on half guard!
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Patricio Freire tries to free his leg
Renan Barão moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Patricio Freire attempts to cut off Barão with punches
Barão reels from the strikes.
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Renan Barão goes for an americana!
Pitbull breaks free.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire tries to turn into his oponent...
Pitbull struggles to free himself
Barão is locking that Banana Split...
Pitbull struggles to free himself
Renan Barão tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Pitbull scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Patricio Freire can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pitbull launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barão stops that one with his ribs!
A left hook from Pitbull
grazes the chin of Barão.
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Patricio Freire didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Renan Barão tries to better his position on the ground...
Pitbull holds Renan Barão's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão fires a barrage of punches at Pitbull's head!
The punches go wide.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Patricio Freire to fight back!
Pitbull reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barão blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Renan Barão passes momentarily but Patricio Freire regains half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Renan Barão passes momentarily but Patricio Freire sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pitbull leans and gets Renan Barão's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Barão misses a step and Patricio Freire sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Renan Barão attempts a sweep single...
Patricio Freire was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A right hand from Patricio Freire
makes Barão stumble back!
Patricio Freire tries a hook to the body
and hits Barão's ribs hard
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Pitbull tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Barão.
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Patricio Freire jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Barão stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Patricio Freire is coming in again!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Patricio Freire chases Barão and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Barão steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Quick hook by Patricio Freire
Good shot! Barão has reasons to be worried.
Barão steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pitbull is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Pitbull, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Patricio Freire by Split decision
Statistics: Patricio Freire
Punches 37/47 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 977 s
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 15/21 (71%)
GnP strikes 4/31 (13%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1029 s
Fair enough, I guess...?
Renan Barão is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Patricio Freire and Renan Barão touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Patricio Freire!
Barão is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Right cheek
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão goes for an americana!
Pitbull struggles to free himself
Pitbull breaks free.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão storms over Pitbull with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Barão doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Pitbull's face with his elbows!
Pitbull's Mouth is beginning to swell
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Barão shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pitbull pushes Renan Barão forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Not a desiderable position that Barão is in now. Patricio Freire is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barão tries to move on the ground and shows Patricio Freire a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barão's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Barão's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Forehead
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Patricio Freire is looking to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Patricio Freire gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Patricio Freire doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Patricio Freire. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão launches a kick
but Patricio Freire avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Barão's Right eye is beginning to swell
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patricio Freire is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Renan Barão storms over Pitbull with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Patricio Freire blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Patricio Freire holds Renan Barão and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Patricio Freire looks to counter!
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Patricio Freire tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barão is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Pitbull suddenly holds Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Patricio Freire!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Renan Barão passes momentarily but Patricio Freire regains full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão struggles on the ground and tries to break Patricio Freire's guard...
Pitbull doesn't want to free his opponent and Barão continues in closed guard
Barão misses a step and Patricio Freire sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Renan Barão uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pitbull is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Barão is in open guard over Pitbull... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pitbull rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Patricio Freire is standing now.
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull opts to jump inside Barão's guard.
Barão didn't see that coming. Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão now.
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Pitbull tries to move to full mount
Pitbull succeeds
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Patricio Freire pushes Renan Barão down and prevents his attempts to escape
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Patricio Freire to fight back!
Patricio Freire throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pitbull is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Patricio Freire appears to be unbreakable
Barão breaks the lock showing some skills...
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Pitbull is in rear mount over Barão
Pitbull sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Pitbull tries to get a hook in!
Barão rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Pitbull blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barão's guard.
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Pitbull launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barão is covering himself! Pitbull tries to force the situation and Barão clumsily gives his back!
Pitbull is in rear mount over Barão
Barão is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Patricio Freire didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pitbull is able to break the lock.
Pitbull is trying to counter now!
Pitbull throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Barão climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Barão is standing while Pitbull is on the ground on his back
Patricio Freire launches an up-kick intended for Renan Barão's head...
Barão leans out of the way.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Pitbull is trying to counter now!
Patricio Freire's mind is definitely in the fight, Barão just got nailed! Patricio Freire saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barão is going to have a headache after this one.
Barão's Chin is beginning to swell
Renan Barão tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pitbull won't budge, forcing Barão to pull guard.
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Pitbull tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Patricio Freire fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Barão switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Patricio Freire lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Renan Barão doesn't break the lock and Patricio Freire is running out of time!
Barão is locking that Triangle Choke...
Patricio Freire lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Renan Barão loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Crushing shot to Barão's body! He's holding his side
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Pitbull moves on the ground
Patricio Freire moves to side mount
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to show some ground skills
Pitbull uses his strength to keep Pitbull at a disadvantage
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to move on the ground and shows Patricio Freire a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barão's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Pitbull's cheek from the guard.
Patricio Freire uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão measures the resilience of Pitbull's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pitbull blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão is moving on the ground...
Pitbull tries to counter Barão's moves on the ground.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Patricio Freire looks to mount Renan Barão...
Patricio Freire slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Patricio Freire tries to better his position on the ground...
Pitbull is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Patricio Freire doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Patricio Freire's punches
Pitbull is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barão.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Patricio Freire's punches
Barão is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pitbull.
Barão ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barão launches a kick
but Patricio Freire avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Pitbull fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Renan Barão didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Patricio Freire aggressively and repeatedly punches Barão.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Barão is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Renan Barão doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pitbull's moves.
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Patricio Freire tries to turn away and scramble out. Renan Barão takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
He can't lock it up. Patricio Freire spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Barão shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pitbull pushes Renan Barão forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Barão cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pitbull can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pitbull tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barão leans and gets Patricio Freire's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Barão tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barão switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pitbull struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Patricio Freire is in closed guard over Barão
Pitbull use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in London Stadium (London, England) is cheering him!
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Patricio Freire looks to mount Renan Barão...
Renan Barão takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Patricio Freire
tags Barão.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Patricio Freire didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Pitbull fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Barão's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Patricio Freire.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire launches a few punches to Barão's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barão tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Renan Barão looks to mount Patricio Freire...
Patricio Freire takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Pitbull fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão hold his own hand and breaks Pitbull's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Patricio Freire.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Patricio Freire can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Patricio Freire attempts to move to full guard
Patricio Freire manages to switch to full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Patricio Freire sits high on Renan Barão's chest and pulls his leg underneath Barão's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Barão tries to roll out. He's too quick for Patricio Freire and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Pitbull and it cost him top position.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Patricio Freire rolls Renan Barão to his stomach and takes his back!
Pitbull is in rear mount over Barão
Pitbull tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barão! Pitbull has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Pitbull is in rear mount over Barão with one hook in
Barão is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Renan Barão launches a body shot
Pitbull dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pitbull is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Barão is in open guard over Pitbull... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pitbull rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Patricio Freire is standing now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull cartwheels towards Barão!
Barão fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Pitbull misses a step and Renan Barão sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renan Barão kicks his legs trying to keep Patricio Freire away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Barão tries to hit Patricio Freire with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pitbull dodges that
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão kicks his legs trying to keep Patricio Freire away.
Patricio Freire takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull cartwheels towards Barão!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Renan Barão.
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Barão is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Patricio Freire is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Patricio Freire in his guard.
Patricio Freire keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Barão, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Pitbull launches a furious hook!
That hits Barão's chin like a wrecking ball! Barão loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull moves backwards and gestures for Renan Barão to stand up.
Barão climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Renan Barão tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pitbull goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Renan Barão can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barão tries to improve position.
Pitbull adjusts and closes his guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pitbull leans and gets Renan Barão's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Patricio Freire can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll on the ground...
Pitbull knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Renan Barão gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Pitbull fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Barão's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Patricio Freire.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Renan Barão work his BJJ game.
Renan Barão isolates Patricio Freire's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Patricio Freire is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Pitbull is trying to counter now!
Patricio Freire attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Patricio Freire manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Renan Barão circles around Pitbull
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patricio Freire is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão fires a barrage of punches at Pitbull's head!
The punches go wide.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Renan Barão passes momentarily but Patricio Freire regains full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barão struggles on the ground and tries to break Patricio Freire's guard...
Pitbull doesn't want to free his opponent and Barão continues in closed guard
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Pitbull throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Pitbull steps backwards away from Renan Barão. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patricio Freire is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão throws a few hammer fists to the face of Patricio Freire
Blocked by Pitbull.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Pitbull attempts a triangle from bottom! Renan Barão slips out. Pitbull quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Renan Barão slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Renan Barão is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Barão is standing while Pitbull is on the ground on his back
Patricio Freire launches an up-kick intended for Renan Barão's head...
It lands flush with Renan Barão's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Barão is standing while Pitbull is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Renan Barão steps back and allows Pitbull to get back to his feet.
Patricio Freire is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Patricio Freire circles around Barão
Patricio Freire goes with a looping right hand while Renan Barão jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Patricio Freire runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pitbull and Barão are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Patricio Freire!
Barão is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Patricio Freire launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barão blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Renan Barão's cheek! Barão stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão launches an up-kick intended for Patricio Freire's head...
Pitbull leans out of the way.
Pitbull is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Pitbull opts to jump inside Barão's guard.
Barão didn't see that coming. Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão now.
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Barão switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pitbull struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Patricio Freire is in open guard over Barão
Barão reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Pitbull blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Patricio Freire tries to take advantage...
Pitbull tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão attempts to move to full guard
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Renan Barão paws at Pitbull.
Pitbull answers with solid punches!
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patricio Freire is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão tries to escape from closed guard...
Pitbull waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Renan Barão! He is reversed and nor Patricio Freire is on half guard!
Patricio Freire is in half guard over Barão
Patricio Freire tries to free his leg
Renan Barão moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Patricio Freire attempts to cut off Barão with punches
Barão reels from the strikes.
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Renan Barão goes for an americana!
Pitbull breaks free.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Patricio Freire
Patricio Freire tries to turn into his oponent...
Pitbull struggles to free himself
Barão is locking that Banana Split...
Pitbull struggles to free himself
Renan Barão tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Pitbull scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Patricio Freire can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pitbull launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barão stops that one with his ribs!
A left hook from Pitbull
grazes the chin of Barão.
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Patricio Freire didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Renan Barão tries to better his position on the ground...
Pitbull holds Renan Barão's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão fires a barrage of punches at Pitbull's head!
The punches go wide.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Patricio Freire to fight back!
Pitbull reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barão blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Renan Barão passes momentarily but Patricio Freire regains half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Pitbull
Renan Barão tries to pass Patricio Freire's guard...
Renan Barão passes momentarily but Patricio Freire sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pitbull leans and gets Renan Barão's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Barão misses a step and Patricio Freire sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Renan Barão attempts a sweep single...
Patricio Freire was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A right hand from Patricio Freire
makes Barão stumble back!
Patricio Freire tries a hook to the body
and hits Barão's ribs hard
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Barão is holding Patricio Freire's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Patricio Freire shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Pitbull tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Barão.
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Patricio Freire jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Barão stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Patricio Freire is coming in again!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Patricio Freire chases Barão and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Barão steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Quick hook by Patricio Freire
Good shot! Barão has reasons to be worried.
Barão steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pitbull is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Renan Barão is in open guard over Pitbull
Pitbull tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Pitbull
Barão is in closed guard... Pitbull tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Patricio Freire is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Patricio Freire in his guard...
Patricio Freire keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Pitbull, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Patricio Freire by Split decision
Statistics: Patricio Freire
Punches 37/47 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 977 s
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 15/21 (71%)
GnP strikes 4/31 (13%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1029 s
Fair enough, I guess...?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!