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
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
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Listen to the thud on this one #UFCBrasilia
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
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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
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
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She's got her wobbled!
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
Bueno Silva is searching for the finish as we near the end. #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/cf9gnBogQo
Bueno Silva's knee opened a big cut #UFCBrasilia
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
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Rani Yahya vs. Enrique Barzola ends via majority draw
U̶F̶C̶ ̶M̶A̶T̶C̶H̶M̶A̶K̶E̶R̶
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
HERO.@MickMaynard2 is carrying the voice of millions tonight #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/JMSzX3XcY9
A majority draw
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
How'd you score it? #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/LjkTjzTfmO
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Alexey Kunchenko via UD
Vem show aí?!?!?! @ElizeuCapoeira caminha para o Octógono do #UFCBrasilia!
— UFC Brasil (@UFCBrasil) March 14, 2020
TEMPO REAL ➡️ https://t.co/SHKGE9rvsw pic.twitter.com/nYjEo5zm0D
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!
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
@AmandaRibasUFC makes the walk - NOW on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/8Hy7RJ3G6A
Sensing her moment
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
@AmandaRibasUFC is dominating early!#UFCBrasilia ➡️ @ESPN, ESPN Deportes or ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/KqHahBLewf
Stiff elbow by @randamarkos
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
Spinning backfist by @amandaribasufc ✊
These two are throwing down at #UFCBrasilia ➡️ https://t.co/FoEzPLxBOB pic.twitter.com/7H4QSkMgLR
DOMINANT.
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
@AmandaRibasUFC is more than just a prospect to watch! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/mFJttWzJyM
3️⃣0️⃣-2️⃣6️⃣
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
3️⃣0️⃣-2️⃣5️⃣
3️⃣0️⃣-2️⃣5️⃣
Take a bow, @AmandaRibasUFC! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/1N7jD5nyrS
Brandon Moreno def. Jussier Formiga via UD
@JussierFormiga might actually be a wizard #UFCBrasilia
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
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TABLES TURNED!
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
➡️ Tune in now on @ESPN, ESPN Deportes or ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/VDO0KEMJQr
THROWING in round 3!! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/2FYJ7FQqZ0
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) March 14, 2020
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) March 14, 2020
Unanimous for @theassassinbaby! #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/FaWpisbNl9
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!
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
@MassarandubaMMA #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/GXzHysIfpG
Nikita Krylov def. Johnny Walker via UD
Never change, @JohnnyWalker #UFCBrasilia
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 14, 2020
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B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
These two are offering non-stop action #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/LdBO03PQ0X
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!
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
@MoicanoUFC only needs SECONDS to give us our first finish of #UFCBrasilia. pic.twitter.com/yprCFf1eVO
Gilbert Burns def. Demian Maia via first-round TKO
CO-MAIN ACTION!
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
@DemianMaia vs @GilbertDurinho - NOW on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/VvJfVWdWWY
DROPPED!
— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020
A CHANGING OF THE GUARD IN BRASILIA!
➡️ Don't miss the main event on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/BjODzRlULc
"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."
— UFC (@ufc) March 15, 2020
Oliveira has his eyes directly on #UFC249. pic.twitter.com/RpREkJCLX8
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