UFC Abu Dhabi rewarded MMA fans with great fights, knockouts and battles fought in the octagon. One of the biggest clashes on Saturday (26) was between Shara Magomedov and Marc-Andre Barriault . Each pocketed an extra US$50 (more than 278 reais, at the current exchange rate). They won bonuses for having starred in the 'Fight of the Night'. In addition to them, Muslim Salikhov and Steven Nguyen won 'Performance' bonuses.
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Shara Magomedov returned to winning ways by dominating Marc-Andre Barriault on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi . The two engaged in a bloody three-round fight. By unanimous decision, the Pirate reached his 16th victory with only one loss.
One of the performances that earned a $50 prize was Muslim Salikhov's fight against Carlos Leal . The fourth and final Brazilian to compete at UFC Abu Dhabi this Saturday, 'The Lion' was no match for Salikhov. In just 42 seconds of fighting, the veteran Russian landed a decisive blow and knocked out the Curitiba native in the first round.
The other performance bonus went to a featherweight (up to 65,7kg) who severely injured his opponent. The duel between Steven Nguyen and Mohammad Yahya not only surprised fans but also made history in the organization. With a spectacular performance, Nguyen knocked Yahya down seven times, breaking the Ultimate's knockdown record and disfiguring his rival's face, forcing a medical stoppage between the third and second rounds.
UFC Abu Dhabi Results
MAIN CARD (16pm Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Reinier de Ridder defeated Robert Whittaker by split decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr Yan defeated Marcus McGhee by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov defeated Marc-Andre Barriault by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabayev defeated Jose Ochoa by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Bogdan Guskov defeated Nikita Krylov by knockout (punches) at 4:18 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD (13pm Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce Mitchell defeated Said Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Muslim Salikhov defeated Carlos Leal by knockout (punch) at 42 seconds of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Davey Grant defeated Da'Mon Blackshear by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Tabatha Ricci defeated Amanda Ribas by technical knockout (elbows and punches) at 2:59 of round 2.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Billy Elekana defeated Ibo Aslan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steven Nguyen defeated Mohammad Yahya by technical knockout (medical stoppage) at 5 minutes of round 2.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Martin Buday defeated Marcus Buchecha by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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