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The action is unfolding behind closed doors today (Sat., Mar. 14, 2020) at UFC Fight Night 170 live on ESPN+ from inside Nilson Nelson Gymnasium in Brasilia, Brazil, as Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira lock horns in an enticing lightweight main event.
Before the 155-pound headliner plays out, a slew of main card and “Prelims” bouts will set the empty arena on fire. Whether it’s Johnny Walker, Gilbert Burns, Renato Moicano, or Amanda Rivas, UFC Brasilia’s underbelly features some of the most promising Brazilian names on the roster today.
We’re compiling the best highlights below — with all video footage courtesy of UFC and ESPN — and will continue to share the action as UFC Brasilia comes to a close. Enjoy!
Bea Malecki def. Veronica Macedo via UD
A different kind of atmosphere tonight #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/834yiARJ7H
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
AND STILLL… UNDEFEATED! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/DSVN0XEGSM
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
David Dvorak def. Bruno Silva via UD
Front kick to the face by Bruno Silva
LIVE NOW ?? https://t.co/FoEzPLxBOB pic.twitter.com/QuMRvQQJCl
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
Listen to the thud on this one #UFCBrasilia
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Busy right to the buzzer #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/53222abdyl
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) March 14, 2020
Maryna Moroz def. Mayra Bueno Silva via UD
Bueno Silva showcases some creative striking with this spinning back elbow #UFCBrasilia
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?? https://t.co/FoEzPLxBOB pic.twitter.com/a4AsZvO8YB— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
She’s got her wobbled!
Bueno Silva is searching for the finish as we near the end. #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/cf9gnBogQo
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Bueno Silva’s knee opened a big cut #UFCBrasilia
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?? https://t.co/FoEzPLxBOB pic.twitter.com/j67Qkc93w9— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
Rani Yahya vs. Enrique Barzola ends via majority draw
U?F?C? ?M?A?T?C?H?M?A?K?E?R?
HERO.@MickMaynard2 is carrying the voice of millions tonight #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/JMSzX3XcY9
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
A majority draw
How’d you score it? #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/LjkTjzTfmO
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Alexey Kunchenko via UD
Vem show aí?!?!?! @ElizeuCapoeira caminha para o Octógono do #UFCBrasilia!
TEMPO REAL ?? https://t.co/SHKGE9rvsw pic.twitter.com/nYjEo5zm0D
— UFC Brasil (@UFCBrasil) March 14, 2020
CAPOEIRA! @ElizeuCapoeira gets the UD from #UFCBrasilia! pic.twitter.com/pctbcNBPin
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Amanda Ribas def. Randa Markos via UD
All intensity!
@AmandaRibasUFC makes the walk – NOW on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/8Hy7RJ3G6A
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Sensing her moment
@AmandaRibasUFC is dominating early!#UFCBrasilia ?? @ESPN, ESPN Deportes or ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/KqHahBLewf
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Stiff elbow by @randamarkos
Spinning backfist by @amandaribasufc ?These two are throwing down at #UFCBrasilia ?? https://t.co/FoEzPLxBOB pic.twitter.com/7H4QSkMgLR
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
DOMINANT.
@AmandaRibasUFC is more than just a prospect to watch! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/mFJttWzJyM
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
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3??0??-2??5??Take a bow, @AmandaRibasUFC! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/1N7jD5nyrS
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Brandon Moreno def. Jussier Formiga via UD
@JussierFormiga might actually be a wizard #UFCBrasilia
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TABLES TURNED!
?? Tune in now on @ESPN, ESPN Deportes or ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/VDO0KEMJQr
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
THROWING in round 3!! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/2FYJ7FQqZ0
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) March 14, 2020
Unanimous for @theassassinbaby! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/FaWpisbNl9
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) March 14, 2020
Francisco Trinaldo def. John Makdessi via UD
The Bull is BACK after a year away from the Octagon! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/qQOW1HvxRw
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) March 14, 2020
The hometown kid gets it done!
@MassarandubaMMA #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/GXzHysIfpG
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Nikita Krylov def. Johnny Walker via UD
Never change, @JohnnyWalker #UFCBrasilia
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B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
These two are offering non-stop action #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/LdBO03PQ0X
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
The first decision win for @KrylovUFC! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/QWToKOKu5X
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) March 14, 2020
Renato Moicano def. Damir Hadzovic via first-round RNC
THERE’S THE TAP!
@MoicanoUFC only needs SECONDS to give us our first finish of #UFCBrasilia. pic.twitter.com/yprCFf1eVO
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Gilbert Burns def. Demian Maia via first-round TKO
CO-MAIN ACTION!
@DemianMaia vs @GilbertDurinho – NOW on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/VvJfVWdWWY
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
DROPPED!
A CHANGING OF THE GUARD IN BRASILIA!
?? Don’t miss the main event on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/BjODzRlULc
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
“You’re lucky we’re on @ESPN!” #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/76i2rHxXMP
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Charles Oliveira def. Kevin Lee via third-round guillotine
Time to handle business #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/18oooPNt7A
— UFC (@ufc) March 15, 2020
Kevin Lee holds on after @CharlesDoBronxs forces the tap at #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/k7zXrA8E1k
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 15, 2020
“The belt’s going to be mine.”
Oliveira has his eyes directly on #UFC249. pic.twitter.com/RpREkJCLX8
— UFC (@ufc) March 15, 2020
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