C. Garbrandt (photo) knocked out R. Assunção in the UFC 250. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
After great performances at the UFC 250, which took place this Saturday (6), in Las Vegas (USA), the company's board decided not to award the 'Best Fight' and give bonuses of US$50 thousand (approximately R$248,5 thousand) to four athletes for their performances. After the show, cody garbrandt, aljamain sterling, Alex Caceres e Sean O'Malley They left the gym with full pockets.
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Responsible for one of the most brutal knockouts of the night, cody garbrandt won again in style. In the confrontation against the Brazilian Raphael Assunção, the former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) showed that he is back by 'erasing' the Pernambuco native with a cross at the end of the second round. The American hadn't won a fight since December 2016, when he won the division's belt.
Another great representative of the rooster division, aljamain sterling also had a remarkable performance this weekend. In the long-awaited encounter against the dangerous Cory Sandhagen, the Jamaican took no notice of his rival and managed a submission in the first round. In addition to the reward for his performance, the athlete got closer to a future title fight.
The promising Sean O'Malley He stood out again this Saturday and also received a check for US$50. Undefeated in his career in MMA, the North American scored his 12th consecutive victory by defeating the experienced Eddie Wineland. With the new triumph, the bantamweight is increasingly on the Ultimate radar and continues to be a name to watch in the organization.
The last bonus of the night came from the preliminary card. In the clash against the previously undefeated in his career, Chase Hooper, Alex Caceres he took no notice of his rival and emerged victorious in the unanimous decision of the judges. With a confident performance, the athlete set his pace for three rounds and gave his young opponent no chance.
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