UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R3, 0:28
Performance of the Night
United States
R1, 2:34
Performance of the Night
R1, 0:44
Denmark
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Canada
Prelims • Final
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Peru
Ukraine
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Czech Republic
R3, 5:00
Sweden
R3, 5:00
Venezuela
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Maryna Moroz and Mayra Bueno Silva each received $50,000 for their high-paced three-round flyweight striking battle.
Performance of the Night: Charles Oliveira (third-round guillotine choke submission) and Gilbert Burns (first-round technical knockout) each collected $50,000 awards.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Comissão Atlética Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA). Listed values denote official promotional performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Kevin Lee weighed in at 158.5 pounds (2.5 pounds over the lightweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his fight purse to Charles Oliveira. Promotional guidelines compliance pay distributed an additional $165,000 across the card.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira became the first event in UFC history to be staged completely behind closed doors without fans in attendance due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Brasília.
Charles Oliveira extended his undisputed all-time UFC record for the most submission victories in promotional history to 14 by tapping former interim title challenger Kevin Lee with a guillotine choke.
With his finish of Lee, Oliveira earned his 16th stoppage victory inside the Octagon, tying former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort for the second-most finishes in UFC history.
Oliveira secured his seventh consecutive win by finish, extending the longest active stoppage streak in the promotion and entering the top tier of all-time lightweight win streaks.
Gilbert Burns became only the second fighter in UFC history to finish ADCC champion Demian Maia via strikes, joining Nate Marquardt (UFC 102 in 2009) with a blistering first-round TKO.
Making his official lightweight debut, former featherweight contender Renato Moicano locked in a rear-naked choke against Damir Hadzovic in just 44 seconds of Round 1.
Maryna Moroz set the all-time UFC women’s flyweight record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round fight, connecting on 139 strikes against Mayra Bueno Silva.
Maryna Moroz (139) and Mayra Bueno Silva (88) combined for 227 significant strikes, establishing a new record for the highest combined striking volume in a three-round women’s flyweight contest.
Nikita Krylov utilized heavy top pressure to register 11 minutes and 13 seconds of ground control time against Johnny Walker, setting his career-best control mark inside the Octagon.
At 41 years old, Francisco Trinaldo picked up his 14th career UFC lightweight victory over John Makdessi, tying Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller for top-three status on the division’s all-time win list.
Entering as a betting underdog on hostile soil, Brandon Moreno scored a unanimous decision sweep over veteran Jussier Formiga to solidify his status as the division’s number-one contender.
Amanda Ribas logged 7:25 of control time while out-striking Randa Markos 173 to 56, earning dominant 30-25, 30-25, and 30-26 scorecards across all three judges.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira take place?
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira took place on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Ginásio Nilson Nelson in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil.
Why took place behind closed doors without spectators?
Due to emergency public health decrees issued by the Governor of the Federal District in response to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, large gatherings were suspended, forcing the UFC to host the event with zero paying fans inside the arena.
Who won the main event between Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira?
Charles Oliveira defeated Kevin Lee via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:28 of Round 3 in their catchweight main event clash.
Why was the main event contested at a catchweight of 158.5 pounds?
Kevin Lee weighed in at 158.5 pounds on the official scale, missing the lightweight non-title limit by 2.5 pounds. Lee was fined 20% of his purse, which was awarded to Charles Oliveira.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira?
Gilbert Burns defeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu icon Demian Maia via TKO (punches) at 2:34 of Round 1 in their high-stakes welterweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Maryna Moroz vs. Mayra Bueno Silva won Fight of the Night, while Charles Oliveira and Gilbert Burns claimed Performance of the Night honors.
What historical UFC record did Charles Oliveira extend with his win?
Charles Oliveira extended his all-time record for the most submission victories in UFC history to 14, while also tying Vitor Belfort for the second-most finishes in promotional history (16).
How fast did Renato Moicano win his lightweight debut?
Moving up from featherweight, Renato Moicano submitted Damir Hadzovic in just 44 seconds of Round 1 via rear-naked choke.
What record was set in the Fight of the Night between Moroz and Bueno Silva?
Maryna Moroz landed 139 significant strikes, setting the record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round UFC women’s flyweight fight, with both fighters combining for 227 significant strikes.
What was the result of the fight between Rani Yahya and Enrique Barzola?
The bantamweight bout ended in a majority draw (28–28, 28–28, 29–28) after Yahya controlled the opening round with submissions and Barzola dominated the later rounds with top pressure.
How did Brandon Moreno defeat Jussier Formiga?
Brandon Moreno out-struck perennial contender Jussier Formiga across three rounds, stuffing takedowns to secure a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
Did David Dvořák win his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Czech flyweight contender David Dvořák made a successful short-notice UFC debut, defeating Bruno Silva via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Who won the featured light heavyweight bout between Krylov and Walker?
Nikita Krylov utilized relentless wrestling and over 11 minutes of control time to defeat Johnny Walker via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
How was UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira broadcast in the United States?
The entire 12-bout event was streamed live across the United States exclusively on ESPN+, with preliminary bouts beginning at 3:00 PM EDT and the main card kicking off at 6:00 PM EDT.
Who called the action for UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentator and UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, with Joe Martinez announcing inside the Octagon.
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