47 stunning photos that perfectly capture UFC Fight Night 125

UFC Fight Night 125 is in the books, and it produced an aging former champion showing he’s not done yet, as well as a successful flyweight debut for a former title challenger that made a big statement.

In the FS1-televised main event from Mangueirinho Gymnasium in Belem, Para, Brazil, ex-light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida (23-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC) to earn a split decision over previously undefeated prospect Eryk Anders (10-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC). And in the co-headliner, Valentina Shevchenko (15-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC) announced herself as an immediate contender at 125 pounds with a brutal beatdown of UFC newcomer Priscila Cachoeira (8-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) that went on longer than it should’ve.

Check out the gallery above for the best photos from Saturday’s event, as shot by USA TODAY Sports photographer Jason da Silva.

For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 125, check out the UFC Events section of the site.