Three fights into the season, the Blackzilians are pitching a shutout. Wins from Kamaru Usman, Luiz Firmino and Valdir Araujo have given the team a points lead of 75-0 and ensured that this week’s bout -- the final 25-point matchup -- will once again take place at Jaco Hybrid Training Center.
The situation is looking dire for American Top Team, who saw former World Series of Fighting titlist Steve Carl submitted by Araujo in last week’s contest. But, given the season’s unusual, non-tournament structure, things could turn around quickly: Starting with next week’s fight, wins are worth 50 points each, meaning a pair of victories could put ATT right back in the running for the $200,000 team prize.