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UFC on ESPN+ 28 post-event facts: Charles Oliveira sets, ties and extends all-time records

All the notable stats and figures to come out of UFC on ESPN+ 28, which took place in Brasilia, Brazil, and saw Charles Oliveira submit Kevin Lee.

The UFC returned to Brazil on Saturday for what turned out to be a historic event for multiple reasons. The card, which took place at Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, was held behind closed doors because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Those concerns didn’t prevent the athletes from stepping into the octagon, though, and in the main event [autotag]Charles Oliveira[/autotag] (29-8 MMA, 17-8 UFC) continued to prove himself as one of the best in the UFC right now when he scored a third-round submission of [autotag]Kevin Lee[/autotag] (18-6 MMA, 11-6 UFC) to extend his winning streak and further etch his name in the record books.

For more on the numbers behind Oliveira’s win, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 50 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN+ 28.

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General

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UFC on ESPN+ 28 tied UFC on ESPN 4 for the most consecutive decisions on a single UFC card with nine.

The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payout for the event totaled $209,500.

Debuting fighters went 1-0 at the event.

Oliveira, [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag], [autotag]Maryna Moroz[/autotag] and [autotag]Mayra Bueno Silva[/autotag] earned $50,000 UFC on ESPN+ 28 fight-night bonuses.

UFC did not provide a live gate or attendance figure due to the closed-door nature of the event.

Betting favorites went 7-4 on the card. One fight ended in a draw.

Betting favorites fell to 5-3 in UFC headliners this year.

Total fight time for the 12-bout card was 2:28:46.

Main card

Charles Oliviera

Oliveira improved to 8-1 since he returned to the UFC lightweight division April 2017. He’s 10-3 (with one no contest) in the organization at 155 pounds.

Oliveira’s seven-fight UFC winning streak at lightweight is tied for the third longest active streak in the division behind Tony Ferguson (12) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (11).

Oliveira’s seven-fight UFC stoppage streak is the longest active streak in the company.

Oliveira’s seven-fight UFC stoppage streak is tied with Chuck Liddell for second longest in company history behind Anderson Silva (eight).

Oliveira’s 16 stoppage victories in UFC competition are tied with Donald Cerrone for most in company history.

Oliveira’s 14 submission victories in UFC competition are most in company history.

Oliveira’s eight submission victories in UFC lightweight competition are second most in divisional history behind Jim Miller (nine).

Oliveira’s five guillotine-choke victories in UFC competition are most in company history.

Oliveira has been awarded 16 fight-night bonuses for UFC bouts, the second most in company history behind Cerrone (18).

Oliveira has been awarded 10 “Performance of the Night” bonuses, the most in company history.

Lee fell to 2-4 in UFC headline bouts.

Lee fell to 1-1 since he returned to the UFC lightweight division in November.

Lee has completed at least one takedown in 15 of his 17 UFC fights.

Lee’s 37 takedowns landed since 2014 in UFC lightweight competition are most in the division.

Lee has suffered four of his six career losses by stoppage.

Gilbert Burns

Burns (18-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) improved to 3-0 since he returned to the welterweight division in August 2019. He’s 4-0 when fighting at the weight class.

Burns has earned 14 of his 18 career victories by stoppage. That includes seven of his 11 UFC wins.

[autotag]Demian Maia[/autotag] (28-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) fell to 13-6 since he dropped to the UFC welterweight division in July 2012.

Maia’s total fight time of 6:34:40 in UFC competition is third most in company history behind Frankie Edgar (7:15:51) and Rafael Dos Anjos (6:43:11).

Maia suffered his first knockout loss since Aug. 29, 2009 – a span of 3,850 days (more than 10 years) and 26 fights.

Maia’s 67 takedowns landed in UFC competition are sixth most in company history.

Maia’s 253 takedown attempts in UFC competition are the most in company history.

Renato Moicano

[autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag] (14-3-1 MMA, 6-3 UFC) was successful in his UFC lightweight debut.

Moicano has earned all three of his UFC stoppage victories by submission.

[autotag]Damir Hadzovic[/autotag] (13-6 MMA, 3-4 UFC) suffered the first submission loss of his career.

[autotag]Nikita Krylov[/autotag] (26-7 MMA, 8-5 UFC) improved to 2-2 since he returned to the UFC for a second stint in September 2018.

Krylov improved to 11-4 since he dropped to the light heavyweight division in March 2014.

Krylov earned the first decision victory of his career.

[autotag]Johnny Walker[/autotag] (17-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) suffered consecutive losses for the first time in his career. He hasn’t earned a victory since March 2019.

Walker suffered the first decision loss of his career.

[autotag]Francisco Trinaldo[/autotag] (25-7 MMA, 15-6 UFC) has earned nine of his past 12 victories by decision.

Preliminary card

Brandon Moreno

[autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag] (17-5-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) improved to 2-0-1 since he returned to the UFC for a second stint in September 2019.

[autotag]Jussier Formiga[/autotag] (23-7 MMA, 9-6 UFC) suffered consecutive losses for the first time in his career. He hasn’t earned a victory since March 2019.

[autotag]Randa Markos[/autotag] (10-8-1 MMA, 6-7-1 UFC) fell to 3-4-1 in her past seven UFC appearance dating back to August 2017.

Markos’ seven losses in UFC competition are tied with Angela Hill for most by any female in company history.

Markos has suffered seven of her eight career losses by decision.

[autotag]Aleksei Kunchenko[/autotag] (20-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) has suffered consecutive losses after starting his career on a 20-fight winning streak.

Kunchenko has suffered both of his career losses by decision.

Maryna Moroz

Moroz (10-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) improved to 2-0 since she moved up to the UFC women’s flyweight division in March 2019.

Moroz’s 130 significant strikes landed set a new single-fight record for a three-round UFC women’s flyweight fight.

Moroz has earned four of her five UFC victories by decision.

Silva (6-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) had her six-fight winning streak snapped for the first defeat of her career.

[autotag]Bea Malecki[/autotag] (4-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) earned the first decision victory of her career.

UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. Follow him on Twitter @MJCflipdascript.

UFC on ESPN+ 28 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Multiple veterans net maximum money

UFC on ESPN+ 28 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok.

Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 28 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $209,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC on ESPN+ 28 took place Saturday at Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. The entire card aired on ESPN.

The full UFC on ESPN+ 28 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Charles Oliveira[/autotag]: $20,000
def. [autotag]Kevin Lee[/autotag]: $15,000

[autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag]: $10,000
def. [autotag]Demian Maia[/autotag]: $20,000

[autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Damir Hadzovic[/autotag]: $5,000

[autotag]Nikita Krylov[/autotag]: $10,000
def. [autotag]Johnny Walker[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Francisco Trinaldo[/autotag]: $20,000
def. [autotag]John Makdessi[/autotag]: $15,000

[autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Jussier Formiga[/autotag]: $10,000

[autotag]Amanda Ribas[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Randa Markos[/autotag]: $10,000

[autotag]Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Aleksei Kunchenko[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Rani Yahya[/autotag]: $20,000
vs. [autotag]Enrique Barzola[/autotag]: $5,000

[autotag]Maryna Moroz[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Mayra Bueno Silva[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]David Dvorak[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Bruno Silva[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]Bea Malecki[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Veronica Macedo[/autotag]: $4,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Reebok’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $3,500 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,000; 6-10 bouts get $5,000; 11-15 bouts earn $10,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $15,000; and 21 bouts and more get $20,000. Additionally, champions earn $40,000 while title challengers get $30,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2020 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $1,293,000
2019 total: $7,370,500
2018 total: $6,901,000
2017 total: $6,295,000
2016 total: $7,138,000
2015 total: $3,185,000
Program-to-date total: $32,297,500

Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Brasilia, where no fans heard Jay-Z or Macklemore

Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 28 event in Brasilia, Brazil – which featured no fans in attendance.

While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well.

Inside, see what the fighters from UFC on ESPN+ 28 went with as their backing tracks in Brasilia, Brazil.

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UFC Brasilia: Renato Moicano finishes Damir Hadzovic, rages at empty arena

Renato Moicano was aggressive in finishing his opponent, then seemed even angrier about the lack of fans in attendance.

[autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag] was not happy about the lack of fans at his hometown fight Saturday.

There was nothing he could do about that. But something that was in his control? Changing the fact that his lightweight bout against [autotag]Damir Hadzovic[/autotag], unlike the nine before it, would the distance.

Moicano (14-3-1 MMA, 6-3 UFC) put on an impressive show in their UFC on ESPN+ 28 main-card bout, earning the victory over Hadzovic (13-6 MMA, 3-4 UFC) in just 44 seconds via rear-naked choke at Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil.

That turned out to be just the start of the fireworks, as Moicano then inexplicably got in his defeated foes’ face before security separated them.

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Asked by in-cage interviewer Michael Bisping what prompted his outburst, Moicano vented that his disappointment was because the stands were empty, as was decreed by the governor of Brasilia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I am sorry I am very frustrated because today,” said Moicano, who went on to call out Paul Felder, “I fought in my hometown, and I see nobody, I don’t see familiar faces.”

Regardless, the American Top Team competitor’s 14th career finish snapped a two-fight losing streak. Hadzovic now has dropped two in a row.

The lightweight bout was part of the UFC on ESPN+ 28 main card at Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. It aired on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.

Up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN+ 28 results include:

UFC on ESPN+ 28: Renato Moicano vs. Damir Hadzovic odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 28 fight between Renato Moicano and Damir Hadzovic, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and best bets.

Renato Moicano and Damir Hadzovic tussle in a lightweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 28 – also called UFC Fight Night 170 – at the Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil Saturday. The card kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Renato Moicano vs. Damir Hadzovic preview

Moicano (13-3-1) will be making his lightweight debut, moving up from the featherweight divison. He enters this bout with two-inch advantages in height and reach. He also holds a slight edge in Takedown Average at 1.16 to 0.68. In addition, Moicano has the 0.39-0.23 advantage in Submission Average.

Moicano is trying to slap the brakes on a two-bout skid, falling to Chan Sung Jung, a.k.a The Korean Zombie, in the man event in just 58 seconds last time out. He previously suffered a Round 2 KO/TKO at the hands of Jose Aldo. His last win came against Cub Swanson at UFC 227 back on Aug. 4, 2018, so he’ll be hungry. The Constrictor Team member will be looking to get this fight to the mat, as three of his past six victories have come via submission, including a rear-naked choke of Ismael Bonfim in his final bout before inking a deal with UFC.

Hadzovic (13-5-0), a.k.a. ‘The Bosnian Bomber’, represents Rumble Sports. The 33-year-old has split his past six bouts, as he is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Christos Giagos at UFC Fight Night on June 1, 2019. He is a heavy puncher who will be looking to stay upright and rain blows upon Moicano going toe-to-toe. If you remember his knockout of Marcin Held back on May 28, 2017, you know Hadzovic’s punch is no joke.

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Renato Moicano vs. Damir Hadzovic betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Per BetMGM, Moicano (-357) is a heavy favorite over Hadzovic (+275) on the 2-way line in this lightweight debut. That’s a lot of lettuce to risk on a single bout, risking nearly four times your potential return. There is a chance Hadzovic pulls the upset if he can keep the fight upright and avoid being constricted by the Team Constrictor member. The lean here is to go lightly on the favorite, although Moicano won’t be able to tap into a pro-Brazilian crowd since the arena will be empty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you like Moicano to win this bout, a parlay is the way to go, and you likely need to pair him with at least two other fighters to make it worth your while.

Try a Brazilian three-way bet, or a three-fighter parlay of Moicano (-357) Charles Oliveira (+115) vs. Kevin Lee and Gilbert Burns (-189) vs. Demian Maia has total odds of +321. For the less adventurous crowd, you can simply pair the two heavy favorites, with a two-fighter parlay of Moicano and Burns.

New to sports betting? A $10 three-fighter parlay of Moicano (-357), Oliveira (+115) and Burns (-189) returns a potential profit of $32.08.

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UFC on ESPN+ 28 predictions: Is it Kevin Lee or Charles Oliveira in Brasilia?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC on ESPN+ 28 main card in Brasilia, Brazil.

Lee
vs.
Oliveira		 Burns
vs.
Maia		 Hadzovic
vs.
Moicano		 Krylov
vs.
Walker		 Makdessi
vs.
Trinaldo
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2020: 36-18		 lee2020
Lee
(56%)		 maia2020
Maia
(59%)		 moicano2020
Moicano
(89%)		 walker2020
Walker
(75%)		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
(71%)
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
2020: 41-13		 lee2020
Lee		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Simon Head
@simonhead
2020: 40-14
trophy copy 2019 Champion*		 lee2020
Lee		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Dave Doyle
@davedoylemma
2020: 40-14		 lee2020
Lee		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 makdessi2020
Makdessi
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2020: 40-14		 lee2020
Lee		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 krylov2020
Krylov		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
John Morgan
@MMAjunkieJohn
2020: 40-14		 lee2020
Lee		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2020: 40-14		 coliveira2020
Oliveira		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 krylov2020
Krylov		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2020: 40-14		 lee2020
Lee		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
2020: 40-14
trophy copy 2017 Champion		 lee2020
Lee		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
2020: 39-15		 lee2020
Lee		 maia2020
Maia		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
2020: 38-16		 lee2020
Lee		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 makdessi2020
Makdessi
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2020: 38-16
trophy copy 2014 Champion		 coliveira2020
Oliveira		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 krylov2020
Krylov		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
2020: 38-16
trophy copy 2018 Champion		 coliveira2020
Oliveira		 burns2020
Burns		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
2020: 33-21		 lee2020
Lee		 maia2020
Maia		 moicano2020
Moicano		 walker2020
Walker		 trinaldo2020
Trinaldo
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
2020: 25-29		 coliveira2020
Oliveira		 maia2020
Maia		 hadzovic2020
Hadzovich		 krylov2020
Krylov		 makdessi2020
Makdessi

The UFC is back in Brazil this week with a pair of lightweight contenders at the top of the card.

UFC on ESPN+ 28 takes place Saturday at Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. The card streams on ESPN+. The event is closed to fans due to concerns over the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, but the fights still will take place and will be broadcast with essential personnel on site.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, [autotag]Kevin Lee[/autotag] (18-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) takes on [autotag]Charles Oliveira[/autotag] (28-8 MMA, 16-8 UFC) in a fight between lightweight contenders. Lee is a slight favorite in the fight, and he’s got a sizable 10-4 lead in the picks from our 14 editors, writers, videographers and radio hosts.

In the co-main event, [autotag]Demian Maia[/autotag] (28-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) meets fellow Brazilian [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] (17-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) at welterweight. Burns is the favorite from the oddsmakers, and only three of our 14 pickers are taking Maia to pull off the upset.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag] (13-3-1 MMA, 5-3 UFC) is the event’s biggest betting favorite at -350 in his lightweight bout against [autotag]Damir Hadzovic[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC), and accordingly only one picker is taking Hadzovic in an upset.

Brazil’s [autotag]Johnny Walker[/autotag] (17-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) has a big 10-4 picks lead over [autotag]Nikita Krylov[/autotag] (26-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) in their light heavyweight bout.

And to open the main card, [autotag]Francisco Trinaldo[/autotag] (24-7 MMA, 14-6 UFC) is a mild favorite against [autotag]John Makdessi[/autotag] (17-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC) in their lightweight bout, but he’s got a big 11-3 lead in the picks.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Lee (56 percent), Maia (59 percent), Moicano (89 percent), Walker (75 percent) and Trinaldo (71 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

UFC on ESPN+ 28: Make your predictions for Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira in Brasilia

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 28 event in Brasilia, Brazil, featuring Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira.

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 28 event in Brasilia, Brazil.

Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).

Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the UFC on ESPN+ 28 event staff predictions we release Friday ahead of the event. UFC on ESPN+ 28 takes place Saturday at Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. The card streams on ESPN+.

Make your picks for all five main card fights inside:

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Renato Moicano to make lightweight debut at UFC on ESPN+ 28

Renato Moicano will elevate to lightweight when he takes on Damir Hadzovic at UFC on ESPN+ 28.

[autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag] is officially moving up to 155 pounds.

Moicano (13-3-1 MMA, 5-3 UFC), a former featherweight contender, will elevate to lightweight when he takes on [autotag]Damir Hadzovic[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN+ 28.

A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Junkie following an initial report Thursday from Combate. The person asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an announcement.

Both Moicano and Hadzovic (13-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC) will look to rebound from losses in their most recent outings. Moicano has dropped back-to-back fights to Chan Sung Jung and Jose Aldo. Both were by knockout.

Hadzovic most recently fought in June, when he lost a unanimous decision to Christos Giagos.

UFC on ESPN+ 28 takes place March 14 at Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. The card is expected to stream on ESPN+.

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With the addition, the current UFC on ESPN+ 28 lineup includes:

  • Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira
  • Nikita Krylov vs. Johnny Walker
  • Jussier Formiga vs. Brandon Moreno
  • Amanda Ribas vs. Paige VanZant
  • Aleksei Kunchenko vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
  • Enrique Barzola vs. Rani Yahya
  • Veronica Macedo vs. Bea Malecki
  • Maryna Moroz vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
  • Gilbert Burns vs. Demian Maia
  • Francisco Trinaldo vs. John Makdessi
  • Su Mudaerji vs. Bruno Silva

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