After spectacular knockout, Douglas D'Silva wins 'Performance of the Night' award at UFC Vegas 38

D. Silva knocked out G. Pirrello in the first round at UFC Las Vegas 38. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Douglas Silva's excellent knockout of Gaetano Pirello was also good for the Brazilian's pockets. Together with Alejandro Perez, Casey O’Neill and Jammie Mularkey, the Tupiniquim athlete won the ‘Performance of the Night’ award at the UFC Las Vegas 38 this Saturday (02). Each fighter took home a handsome bonus of USS 5 (around R$268). The organization did not distribute a ‘Fight of the Night’ award.

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Faced with a muay-thai world champion, Douglas was not intimidated and went all out. The Brazilian landed a beautiful punch that left the Belgian fighter dizzy, but he preferred to take the takedown instead of insisting on striking. Still in the first round, the Tupiniquim athlete took advantage of a gap left in his guard after a kick from his opponent and connected with a beautiful left cross that knocked out Pirello.

Returning to fight after more than two years, Alejando Perez faced the veteran Johnny Eduardo and won by submission in the second round. Showing a lot of resilience, Jammie Mularkey resisted the initial pressure from Devonte Smith and knocked out the North American in the second round. Undefeated in professional MMA, Scottish Casey O’Neill imposed herself on Antonina Shevchenko and won by knockout in the second half of the match.