Hard knockout of Barboza earns Chikadze R$260 in performance bonuses at UFC Las Vegas 35

E. Barboza (left) was knocked out by G. Chikadze in the UFC Las Vegas 35. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Executioner of Edson Barboza No. UFC Las Vegas 35, held this Saturday (28), Giga Chikadze has even more reasons to celebrate, besides the triumph in the main fight. The knockout over the Brazilian earned the athlete a performance bonus of US$50 (around R$260). In addition to the Georgian, Abdul Razak Alhassam, Gerald meerschaert e pat sabatini They also took the cake for their performances. The information was released by Dana White at the press conference after the event.

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Considered a promise in the UFC featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), Chikadze once again proved to be a respected name within the company. Facing one of the most aggressive athletes in the organization, the Georgian took no notice of Barboza and scored the triumph with a knockout in the third round.

Protagonist of a brutal collision in the show, Abdul Razak Alhassan He was also remembered by the company's management. In the fight that closed the preliminary card, the middleweight (up to 83,9kg) went through Alessio di chirico with a violent kick to the head, which led to the combatant being knocked out just 17 seconds into the fight.

Underdog against the promising, Gerald meerschaert won the big bucks after breaking the bank this weekend. The US$50 was given to the athlete after a heroic comeback against Makhmud Muradov. After losing the first round, the veteran managed to recover and found a submission against his opponent in the second round.

The completion of pat sabatini in the second fight of the night he also caught the attention of the UFC. Rival of Jamall Emmers on the show, the featherweight (up to 65,7kg) had his wallet filled after a jiu-jitsu class. The prize came as compensation after a beautiful heel hook, which ended up injuring his opponent.

After announcing the performance bonuses, Dana White stated that he will give compensation to Ricky Turcios (winner) and Brady Hiestand, finalists of the 'The Ultimate Fighter' (TUF) 29 in bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.). For the president of Ultimate, the athletes promoted the best 'Fight of the Night' and will receive a bonus.

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