C. Sandhagen defeated M. Moraes in the UFC Fight Island 5. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Night of the 'knockers'. Without the 'Best Fight' award, the Ultimate board chose to reward four athletes for their performances in the UFC Fight Island 5, held this Saturday (10), in Abu Dhabi. Cory Sandhagen, Tom Breese, Chris Daukas e Joaquin buckley They will take away US$50 (around R$276,5) for their impressive victories over their rivals. The information was released to the press by the company's press office.
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Representative of the main fight, Cory Sandhagen I couldn't be more pleased. In addition to debunking Marlon moraes and put himself in a prominent position for a future fight for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.), the North American was one of those chosen to take the 'jackpot'. On that occasion, Sandhagen surprised the Brazilian with a devastating knockout in the second round.
Responsible for one of the most notable knockouts in UFC history, according to the company's president, Dana White, Joaquin buckley couldn't be left out of the list. The athlete shocked the world by literally knocking out his rival, the promising Impa Kasanganay, with a type of round kick that was previously unheard of in the organization. In the action, Joaquin blocked an opponent's kick, grabbed his legs and connected with a kick of rare happiness, which exploded in Kasanganay's face, who immediately fell unconscious.
The knockout of Tom Breese about KB Bhullar was not forgotten either. In the clash against the Canadian, Breese needed less than two minutes to seal the result with a series of punches. The knockout represented the first defeat in Bhullar's career.
Another executioner of a Brazilian had left the United Arab Emirates with reasons to smile. Rodrigo's opponentZé Hive’, Chris Daukas will also take home the $50. In the clash against the Minas Gerais native, the fighter achieved a devastating knockout, needing just 45 seconds to win. The setback marked the first negative result in Rodrigo's career.
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