C. Covington and K. Usman fought an exciting duel in the UFC 245. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
After providing viewers with UFC 245, held this Saturday (14), in Las Vegas (USA), a great battle valid for the welterweight belt (under 77kg.), Kamaru Usman e Colby covington received the 'Fight of the Night' bonus. Athletes will receive a prize of US$50 (around R$205). In addition to rivals, Petr yan e Irene aldana were honored for their 'Performances' at the penultimate event of the year. The information was released by Dana White in a press conference held after the show.
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The stage for a big fight was set months before the duel between Usman and Colby was confirmed. Confessed enemies, the athletes provoked each other for a long time until, finally, the time came to resolve their issues inside the octagon.
The fight, contrary to what many thought, was fought standing up most of the time. After five very even rounds, Usman showed why he holds the division belt and shut up the controversial North American with a brutal knockout in the last round of the fight, guaranteeing his first defense since becoming the title holder.
The Mexican Irene aldana You will certainly leave Las Vegas with a big smile on your face. After going through scares in the fight against the Brazilian Ketlen Scallop, being dominated for most of the first round, the bantamweight 'took a knockout out of the hat' and surprised Manauara with just a few seconds left in the stage. The blow earned the fighter the 'Performance of the Night' award and the fighter will also take home US$50.
In addition to a great triumph and getting closer to a chance to compete for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg.) against Amanda nunes, the Mexican put an end to the unbeaten record of the Brazilian, who had never lost in 10 appearances as a professional in MMA.
the russian Petr yan also leaves happy UFC 245. The bantamweight had a magical night on the North American card, where he shared the Octagon with a true legend of the sport. The athlete faced Urijah faber and managed to show that it is on the front line to challenge Henry Cejudo for the division title.
The Russian's performance against the 'California Boy' was so convincing that the fighter was one of those awarded by the UFC board for his performance. In the first fight of the main card, the athlete achieved a beautiful knockout over the veteran and raised the audience at the T-Mobile Arena.
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