K. Chimaev (left) and M. Dern (right) receive the 'Performance of the Night' bonus after the UFC Las Vegas 11. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Without 'Fight of the Night', the Ultimate management chose to award four athletes with performance bonuses. After great performances, Khanzat Chimaev, Mackenzie dern, Randy Costa and Damon Jackson they will take home US$50 (almost R$270) each. The information was released by the organization's president, Dana White, at the press conference held after the show.
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Among the four chosen, Chimaev was the most certain name to appear on the published list. After performing twice in 10 days, in July, the Swede returned to the octagon and promoted a true spectacle when he knocked out Gerald Meerschart in just 17 seconds. The athlete is now negotiating a new confrontation and must face Demian Maia next month in Abu Dhabi.
The Brazilian-American Mackenzie dern He is already getting used to receiving bonuses after his fights. This Saturday was no different. The US$50 thousand was awarded at strawweight (up to 52,1kg.) after the dominant victory over experienced Randa Markos. On that occasion, the combatant dominated her rival and ended the confrontation with an armbar in the first round.
North American promise in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), young Randy Costa also has reasons to celebrate. The athlete was awarded after a great victory over JourneyNewson, when he delivered a brutal knockout to his rival 41 seconds into the fight, on the preliminary card.
Damon Jackson He's also $50 richer. Representative of the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg), the athlete was awarded the 'jackpot' after winning a busy duel against Mirsad Bektic. On that occasion, the North American managed to win after landing a guillotine choke in the third round.
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