A. Nunes in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
With the closure of UFC 239, held this Saturday (6), Ultimate held the traditional bonus of US$50 thousand (around R$191 thousand) for the fighters who stood out on the night. And the Brazilian Amanda nunes left the show with a full pocket. She received the 'Performance of the Night' award. In addition to Bahia, Jorge masvidal, Jan Blachowicz e song yadong they were pleased. There was no 'Fight of the Night' award
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The Brazilian Amanda nunes found a milder path to continue with his bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg.). In the co-main fight of the night, the 'Leoa' faced the former champion of the category, Holly holm. Famous for having dethroned Ronda Rousey and shocked the world in 2015, the blonde, this time, was unsuccessful in her attempt to take the champion's title. After four minutes of fighting, the Bahian managed to show her superiority and surprise the North American with a beautiful kick to the head, which shook her opponent and, subsequently, ended up being knocked out.
Jorge masvidal was the one who had the least work this weekend. After promoting his duel against rival Ben Askren very well, the athlete needed just five seconds to resolve the disagreements. The American, right at the beginning of the fight, thwarted an attempted attack on the legs made by his opponent and connected with a flying kick against Ben, which led to his opponent's immediate knockout. In addition to the victory and money received, Jorge also put an end to his compatriot's unbeaten run.
the chinese song yadong you will also return home with your pockets full. The rising fighter earned a bonus from the Ultimate board after delivering a brutal knockout over the former TUF champion (The Ultimate Fighter Latino, Alejandro Perez. To achieve this feat, Song needed just over two minutes, taking advantage of a moment of carelessness on the part of his opponent and forcing the referee to interrupt the fight. This was the athlete's fourth consecutive victory since he signed a contract with the UFC. His triumph raises the organization's expectations for expanding its business in China.
UFC 239 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jon Jones derrotou Thiago Marreta in the judges' split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Amanda nunes derrotou Holly holm by knockout at 4m10s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Jorge masvidal defeated Ben Askren by knockout at 5s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jan Blachowicz derrotou Luke Rockhold by knockout at 1m39s of R2
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Michael chiesa derrotou Diego Sanchez in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): arnold allen defeated Gilbert Melendez via unanimous judges' decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera defeated Nohelin Hernandez via submission 3m25s into R2
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Claudia Gadelha derrotou Randa markos in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): song yadong derrotou Alejandro Perez by knockout at 2m04s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Edmen shahbazyan defeated Jack Marshman via submission 1m12s into R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Chance Rencountre defeated Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julia Avila derrotou Pannie kianzad in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
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