UFC 169 Results: Did Brazil's Jose Aldo & Renan Barao Retain Their Titles?

Welcome to the WrestlingINC.com live, round-by-round results coverage of tonight's UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber event, which emanates live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

We will be providing live, round-by-round coverage of the pay-per-view main card and quick results of the preliminary card.

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PRELIMINARY CARD

Neil Magny defeated Gasan Umalatov via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Rashid Magomedov defeated Tony Martin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Clint Hester defeated Andy Enz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Al Iaquinta defeated Kevin Lee via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-27)

Nick Catone defeated Tom Watson via split-decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Chris Cariaso defeated Danny Martinez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Alan Patrick defeated John Makdessi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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MAIN CARD

Jamie Varner vs. Abel Trujillo is up next.

Round 1: The first minute has them feeling each other. Trujillo with several shots and Varner ducks a few. Varner was tagged in the last exchange. They continue to throw major punches, but nothing of major power connecting. Trujillo goes for the takedown and Varner gets the back. Varner looking for a choke with two minutes left. Trujillo tries to punch his way out, but Varner is making the choke tighter. They stand with a minute left and are back to swinging. Round ends with a big knee by Trujillo.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Varner

Round 2: Not much action at first and Varner mentioned to his corner about a sore arm. While in a scramble, there's a big left hand by Varner. He gets Trujillo on the ground and against the cage. He almost stops the fight but Trujillo won't be finished. Trujillo hitting big shots also. Varner with knees at the halfway point. Trujillo lands a giant right hand to the head of Varner. Its drops Varner right away. What a comeback and exchange.

Abel Trujillo defeated Jamie Varner via KO (punch) at 2:32 of Round 2

John Lineker vs. Ali Bagautinov

Round 1: Bagautinov puts this fight on the ground early and in the center of the Octagon. Bagautinov connects with some shots to the head and body. Lineker fails to escape and takes more punches by Bagautinov. Lineker goes for a leg lock while on his back, but it doesn't work. They stand with two minutes to go in the opening round. Lineker throws a kick to the chest and Bagautinov catches it and puts Lineker back on the ground. The round ends with Bagautinov controlling the ground.

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Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Bagautinov

Round 2:Lineker fails to get a takedown. Bagautinov goes for his own takedown and gets it. The takedown lets Bagautinov put this fight against the cage, where he gets a knee to the head. Both are being careful and taking the offense slowly. Lineker throwing shots to the body now and he does put Bagautinov down for a second. They trade blows but Lineker has slowed Bagautinov down with those body shots.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Lineker

Round 3: They measure each for the first minute of this final round. Bagautinov puts Lineker down with a slam. Bagautinov has half guard on the ground. Lineker stands but it only works for a moments as they're back on the canvas. Lineker stands and gets out of Bagautinov's grapple with a minute left. Bagautinov gets another takedown, this time in the center of the Octagon. Bagautinov is showing off to the fans as the clock hits zero.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Bagautinov

Ali Bagautinov defeated John Lineker via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Frank Mir vs. Alistair Overeem is up next.

Round 1: The heavyweights touch gloves. Overeem with a straight hand to the body and Mir matches with several punches. Mir puts them against the cage and Overeem switches places. They go back to the center. Both are being careful of every shot. Overeem with a clinch and knee to the head of Mir. Some more big shots and Mir is on the ground. Overeem puts Mir's left hand behind his head and nails some shots. It looked like the referee was going to stop the fight, but nothing happens as they're standing with two minutes. They trade shots and back to the ground. Overeem is on top as the bell sounds.

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Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Overeem

Round 2: Stiff jab by Overeem to start the round. Overeem throws Mir with ease to the ground. Mir stands and Overeem puts them against the cage. The referee breaks them apart after little action. Mir with a shot and he puts Overeem on his back. Mir is looking for the neck and gets it. Overeem gets out and is on top of a bloody Mir at the halfway point of this round. Overeem with some punches and elbows while in the full-guard position. Overeem stands and Mir wants to keep this on the ground. No action and the referee makes Mir stand as the round concludes.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Overeem

Round 3: Overeem puts Mir on the ground, but stands. Mir wants Overeem to stay on the ground though that doesn't happen. Overeem puts this on the ground again, and nails shots all over the face and body of Mir. With two minutes to go, there's not much from Mir. Overeem with elbows and lets Mir stand with a minute to go. Mir is a bloody mess and Overeem gets one good blow before the bell sounds.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Overeem

Alistair Overeem defeated Frank Mir via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight champion José Aldo vs. Ricardo Lamas

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Round 1: Lamas looks early for some offense and Aldo attempts to cut those short. Aldo is taking his time, planning his shots. Lamas with a high kick and Aldo catches it. He attempts to put Lamas on the ground but nothing comes from the exchange. Lamas looks for some spinning kicks as the round ends.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Lamas

Round 2: Lamas with some kicks, each checked by Aldo. Aldo goes high and low in his combination. Lamas relying on kicks, but they haven't done much so far. Lots of head weaving by both fighters. They trade punches inside the Octagon's center. Aldo starting to use leg kicks and these are becoming regular from Aldo. Lamas has slowed his movement, though keeps looking for a leg kick. Aldo is really starting to gain momentum.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Aldo

Round 3: Lamas is coming out and is not afraid to trade shots with Aldo. The repeated leg kicks continue to come from Aldo, as Lamas checks some of them. Nasty combination by Aldo, but Lamas remains standing in front of the champion. Lamas with some head shots and he continues to stand. 30 seconds left in the round they trade leg kicks as we enter championship rounds.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Aldo

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Round 4: Lamas looks for a takedown as he lifts Aldo in the air against the cage. Lamas attempts to get the neck, but Aldo sweeps him to the canvas. Aldo is on top as Lamas has double under hooks. Aldo gets the back and goes for a choke. Lamas is trying to get out and throws some punches. Lamas gets out and Aldo looks at the clock with 30 seconds left. The round ends with the featherweights standing against the cage.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Aldo

Round 5: Lamas swings early in the round and Aldo presses him against the cage. Aldo puts the duo on the ground. Lamas looks for a submission but it's defended by Aldo. Aldo mounts Lamas with three minutes left in the fight. Lamas gets out and puts Aldo on his back. Some ground and pound by Lamas with two minutes left. Lamas is trying to stop this fight with punches. They're on the ground as Lamas lands shots on top of Aldo as the fight goes the distance.

Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Lamas

José Aldo defeated Ricardo Lamas via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Bantamweight champion Renan Barão vs. Urijah Faber

Round 1: Faber unable to get the takedown early on. Both throw kicks and Faber goes down for a second. Barao gets a huge shot and Faber is down. Barao jumps with offense and is on the attack. Faber tries and looked to have escaped early danger. Barao gets Faber on the ground again with another head shot. He throws hammer fists and Faber gives the referee a thumbs up. Barao with more shots and looks for referee Herb Dean to stop the fight. He eventually does and Faber doesn't agree with the call.

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Renan Barao defeated Urijah Faber via TKO (punches) at 3:42 of Round 1

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