Even under the most normal of circumstances, the statue is a breathtaking work to behold, but as is often the case with the UFC, these were far from normal circumstances.
Following some inspiring welcome words from Padre Omar and UFC Senior Vice President, Latin America Eduardo Galetti, the viewing platform darkened and the audience were treated to a short film—projected directly onto the statue itself—featuring unforgettable iconic moments from former Brazilian UFC champions like UFC 283’s Glover Teixeira, Jessica Andrade and Shogun Rua, alongside future Hall of Famers like Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo. When the lights came back up, an image of the UFC championship belt was projected over the shoulder of the 98-foot tall statue.
