Virna wins another one in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The Brazilian executioner Herbert Burns, Daniel Pineda, and Virna jandiroba were awarded the 'Performance of the Night' bonus after the UFC 252, which took place this Saturday (15), in Las Vegas (USA). With impressive victories, the North American and the Bahian received US$50 thousand (around R$271 thousand) and left the show with full pockets. The 'Best fight' award was given to Kai Kamaka III e Tony Kelley. The information was released by Ultimate's press office.
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In the confrontation against Burns, on the main card, Pineda was not only able to beat one of the Brazilian promises in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), but also ended the Niteroi native's unbeaten run since his debut in Ultimate. With a dominant performance, the American took no notice of Herbert and settled the bill with a knockout in the second round.
Brazilian representative on the preliminary card of the show, Virna Jadiroba had a gala performance this weekend. Against the experienced Felice herrig, the Bahian made good on the reputation of her excellent jiu-jitsu and secured an armbar less than two minutes into the match, thus achieving her second victory in three UFC appearances.
With 11 fights on the night, the 'Best Fight' bonus ended up being awarded to the athletes who opened the show. In the first confrontation, Kai Kamaka III e Tony Kelley promoted an exciting duel that was decided by the judges' decision. On points, Kamaka ended up unanimously victorious.
UFC 252 results
MAIN CARD
Heavyweight: Stipe Miocic derrotou Daniel Cormier in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 49-46) – Fight for the belt
Bantamweight: Marlon Vera defeated Sean O'Malley via TKO at 4:40 of R1
Heavyweight: Jairzinho Rozenstruik derrotou junior gypsy by technical knockout at 3m47s of R2
Feather weight: Daniel Pineda derrotou Herbert Burns by technical knockout at 4m37s of R2
Bantamweight: Merab Dvalishvili derrotou John Dodson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight: Vinc Pichel derrotou Jim Miller in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Straw weight: Virna jandiroba finished Felice herrig with an armbar at 1m44s of R1
Feather weight: Danny Chavez derrotou TJ Brown in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Strawweight: Livinha Souza derrotou Ashley yoder in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Heavyweight: Chris Daukas derrotou parker porter by technical knockout at 4m28s of R1
Feather weight: Kai Kamaka III derrotou Tony Kelley in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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