Knockout over Durinho earns Usman more than R$265 in 'Performance of the Night' bonus at UFC 258

K. Usman (photo) surpassed G. Durinho in the UFC 258. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

More reason to smile. After overcoming Gilbert Durinho and maintain the welterweight belt (up to 77kg.) in UFC 258, held this Saturday (13), in Las Vegas (USA), Kamaru Usman was one of those awarded the bonus of US$50 thousand (approximately R$268,5 thousand). Next to Polyana viana, anthony hernandez e Julian Marquez, the Nigerian won the 'Performance of the Night' award. The information was released to the press by Ultimate's press office.

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Usman took to the octagon to once again show the world why he is at the top of the 77kg category. Against Durinho, who is going through a great phase in his career, the Nigerian made his physical strength and great technique count, defeating the Brazilian with a knockout in the third round. The triumph marked the fighter's third title defense.

The only Brazilian to win in the show, Polyana viana did well in UFC 258. Against Mallory Martin, the 'Iron Lady' put on a real jiu-jitsu show and beat her rival with a submission in less than four minutes. The triumph confirmed the good phase of the team from Pará, who went through a difficult time in the company, losing three consecutive times. Now, the Brazilian athlete has two positive results in a row.

Responsible for the big 'zebra' of the event, anthony hernandez he deserved the extra US$50. In the fight that closed the preliminary card, the North American made history by submitting Rudolph Vieira, considered one of the biggest names in the history of jiu-jitsu. An underdog in the bookmakers, Hernandez not only forced the Brazilian to withdraw but also ended the Rio native's unbeaten record in MMA.

Back in the Octagon after more than two years away, Julian Martin made his dream comeback in Ultimate. After losing the first two rounds in the confrontation against Maki Pitolo, the North American achieved a great comeback and submitted his rival in the last round. Before applying the choke, however, the combatant showed a lot of heart to withstand the attacks of his opponent, who had victory in hand for a good part of the dispute.