This Saturday (10), Amanda Nunes defends her bantamweight title against Mexican Irene Aldana at UFC 289, in Vancouver. Remember other times that Brazilians, including the 'Leoa' herself, fought for the belt in Canada.
In April 2009, the 'Spider' overcame his compatriot in the judges' decision in a disappointing duel held in Montreal.
Anderson Silva xThales Leites - UFC 97
The following year, it was Shogun's turn to become light heavyweight champion by knocking out Lyoto in a rematch also in Montreal.
Mauricio Shogun x Lyoto Machida - UFC 113
The city of Toronto was the stage for José Aldo's UFC debut, with a dominant victory over the home athlete to defend his featherweight title.
José Aldo x Mark Hominick - UFC 129
In the same year, also in Toronto, 'Dragon' failed to dethrone 'Bones' and ended up 'erased' in a memorable finish.
Jon Jones x Lyoto Machida - UFC 140
In 2012, the native of Rio Grande do Norte became interim bantamweight champion by winning the 'California Kid' in the city of Alberta.
Renan Barão x Urijah Faber - UFC 149
Also in 2012, the 'Phenomenon' hit the post, but was finished by Bones in a contest held in Toronto.
Jon Jones x Vitor Belfort – UFC 152
Also in Toronto, the Brazilian defended his interim bantamweight belt for the second time with a beautiful knockout.
Renan Barão x Eddie Wineland - UFC 165
In her first experience in Canada, in the city of Edmonton, the 'Lioness' overcame the Kyrgyz-Peruvian in a tight rematch.