C. Anderson earns performance bonus after knockout of J. Walker. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC
the american Corey anderson There's a lot to celebrate after the UFC 244, held this Saturday (2), in New York. In addition to hindering the success of Johnny Walker and to silence the Brazilian fans, the light heavyweight (up to 93kg) won the 'Performance of the Night' award after his performance in the show. The athlete will receive, along with Kevin Lee, also receiving a bonus for his presentation, US$50 thousand (around R$200 thousand). Stephen Thompson e Vincent Luque they also receive the same amount for having had the 'Best Fight', according to the company's management.
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Corey anderson he had already celebrated a lot, still in the Octagon, after beating Walker. The athlete even issued a note of apology to the Brazilian for having been excited about his victory. After the confrontation, then, there is more reason to smile.
The confrontation against the fighter from Belford Roxo (RJ) marked an important encounter for the light heavyweight division. For many, the victor could qualify to face the champion Jon Jones, which, since winning Thiago Marreta in yet another title defense, he is looking for an opponent who can be considered a new great challenge.
Kevin Lee was another athlete who had a gala performance at the UFC 244. After having unsuccessfully tried his hand at welterweight (up to 77kg), the North American returned to his home category and raised the public's spirits after delivering a beautiful knockout to the promising fighter. Gregor Gillespie.
In the confrontation, Lee resumed his winning ways after being defeated in his last two appearances, one of them to Rafael dos Anjos, at welterweight, in May this year. Against Gregor, Kevin surprised his opponent with a beautiful kick to the head, which led to his opponent's immediate knockout, forcing the referee to interrupt the confrontation.
Although Vincent Luque Although he was unsuccessful in the biggest challenge of his career, the Brazilian has a reason to smile. When facing the former welterweight title challenger, Stephen Thompson, the Brazilian athlete was unable to apply his strategy and ended up having his streak of six consecutive victories interrupted.
The Brasilia native ended up defeated by unanimous decision from the judges in a very disputed duel from start to finish. Against 'Wonderboy', Vicente would have the chance to finally reach the top 10 of the division and would be closer to being able to face athletes from the front line of the category.
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