K. Nurmagomedov gets emotional after victory in UFC 254. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Historic weekend for Khabib Nurmagomedov. After finishing Justin gaethje and unify the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.) in the UFC 254, held this Saturday (24), in Abu Dhabi, the glories for the Russian should never end. In addition to the millionaire purse received for the card, the Russian, who announced his retirement after the duel, received one of the 'Performance of the Night' bonuses, taking home US$50 (around R$281). Magomed Ankalayev also took the ‘jackpot’ for his performance and the ‘Best Fight’ award was given to Nathaniel Wood e Casey kenney. The information was released to the press by Ultimate's press office.
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O UFC 254 It will certainly be marked in the life of Russians. In addition to maintaining his unbeaten record in his career and confirming himself as the absolute leader in the category, the clash against Gaethje marked the champion's first appearance without the presence of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who died in early July, victim of complications from Covid-19. The bonus received further crowns Khabib's career in MMA.
In one of the most anticipated fights of the event, Magomed Ankalayev will leave Abu Dhabi smiling after the triumph over Ion cutelaba, in the confrontation that opened the main card. The duel marked a reckoning from February, when the Russian beat his rival after an error by the referee, who interrupted the duel after assuming that Cutelaba had been knocked out. In the second encounter, Magomed left no room for mistakes and, this time, secured the triumph with a devastating knockout at the end of the first round.
From the preliminary card came the duel chosen as the best of the night. In a fight held at catchweight (up to 63,5kg.), Nathaniel Wood e Casey kenney excited the spectators with a lively confrontation from start to finish. After three rounds, Kenney came away with the victory, but Nathaniel also ended up rewarded after presenting the fans with a great show.
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