R. Barcelos (right) defeated K. Taha (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 13. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Tupiniquim promise in bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.), Raoni barcelos was awarded one of the bonuses given after the UFC Las Vegas 13, held this Saturday (7), in the United States. The carioca, together with his rival, Khalid Taha, earned US$50 (around R$268) as the 'Best Fight' award of the night. Giga Chikadze e Alexander Romanov They also got 'bold' for their performances. The information was released by Ultimate's press office.
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Protagonists of the third fight on the main card, Raoni and Taha stirred the spectators' spirits with a breathtaking confrontation. Although the Brazilian showed clear superiority over his rival for 15 minutes, Khalid surprised with his resistance and managed to exchange forces with the Brazilian until the end of the third round. Even though Taha is defeated, he will also take the US$50.
Another bonus also came out of the second half of the event. 'Creation' by master Rafael Cordeiro, Giga Chikadze won the award after his great performance against newcomer Jamey Simmons. In a featherweight fight (up to 61,2kg), the Georgian won with a brutal knockout and maintained his unbeaten record in the UFC, with five victories in a row.
Executioner of Marcos Foot on this weekend's card, Alexander Romanov He put on a show again with UFC gloves and won the fourth prize of US$50. In the fight against the Brazilian, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) proved that he is a name to watch in the division led by Stipe Miocic. In the clash, the Moldovan needed less than a round to achieve an unusual finish, obliterating Pezão with the strength of his forearm.
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Raoni: very good, but the physical preparation at the end of the third round almost complicates things…