VIDEO: Michael Bisping Asks Empty Stadium to 'Make Some Noise' After Renato Moicano Victory
By Sean Facey
Renato Moicano earned a convincing win over Damir Hadzovic at UFC Fight Night 170 in Brasilia, but because of the coronavirus outbreak, fans didn't have the chance to fill the seats. That didn't stop Micahel Bisping from telling all of the zero people in attendance to "make some noise" for Moicano, while declaring him the winner of the fight.
Lmfao I’m crying. @Mickmaynard2 that’s where you step in ? https://t.co/mRNz1dwUQt
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) March 14, 2020
Whether it was force of habit or some intentional irony, the one certainty is that the request of the absent fans was absolutely hilarious. There's nothing quite like asking the empty bleachers to rise to their feet.
All things considered, it's good to see things getting a little humorous at one of the few live sporting events left. It can be easy to get dragged down by the pessimism surrounding COVID-19 and forget there's still some fun to be had with sports.
Well, they made it.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 14, 2020
If you’re looking to watch one of the only live sporting events happening on the planet this weekend, UFC Fight Brasilia has you covered for the next 6 or so hours on ESPN/ESPN+ and Deportes. Again, no fans/media allowed. pic.twitter.com/uATSzgepdd
Hopefully moments of levity like this continue to spill out of the remaining sports that are still hosting live events.