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Hill and Moreno leave Rio as champions, while Glover leaves his gauntlet in the Octagon



Two belts are up for grabs in Rio de Janeiro for UFC 283. One belongs to the former champ, the other to a brand new belt holder.

Jamahal Hill and Glover Teixeira didn’t fight to a draw like the previous title contenders did at UFC 282, but they needed all five rounds. Hill went into deep water with Teixeira, and emerged with a light heavyweight belt and victory over the former champion.

Brandon Moreno no title rounds were needed, instead, a cut to Deivesion Figuereido caused by a malicious punch from Moreno caused the doctor to end the match. Moreno left the rivalry with two decisive wins and a 125-pound championship.

Also on the main card is winning the marquee by Burn Gilbert and Jessica Andradewho will compete for the title may be their victories in Brazil.

Here’s all that happened during a thrilling card battle in Rio, as Brett Okamoto, Marc Raimondi and Jeff Wagenheim recap the whole scene.

Watch live matches on ESPN+ PPV.


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