Andre Fili vs Felipe Arantes — Fight recap

Andre Fili defeated Felipe Arantes by unanimous decision after three rounds on October 25, 2014, with referee Osiris Maia overseeing the bout. Fili controlled the fight through superior grappling, landing 42 of 102 significant strikes at 41% accuracy while successfully executing five of eight takedown attempts for 62% efficiency.

He accumulated 6:31 of control time, establishing dominance on the canvas and dictating pace throughout. Arantes landed 29 significant strikes and secured three takedowns, but his 5:14 of control time and lower striking volume proved insufficient to sway the judges.

Fili's body work—20 of 27 strikes landed to the torso—complemented his wrestling-heavy approach, forcing Arantes into a reactive position. The decision underscored Fili's evolving mixed martial arts arsenal, blending striking with takedown proficiency to control the tempo.