Pockets full! Pantoja's executioner, champion Van, puts on a show and earns a bonus at UFC 328; legendary veteran is awarded.

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Joshua Van He had a special night and was one of the highlights of the event. UFC 328. At the event held this Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), the Burmese, flyweight champion (up to 57 kg) precisely on top of Alexandre pantoja In December, he was involved in a war with Tatsuro Taira In the co-main event, they excelled by knocking out their opponent in the fifth round. Because of their impressive performance in the octagon, the pair earned the 'Fight of the Night' bonus.

The organization announced the prizes shortly after the show. Therefore, Van and Taira took home a check for $100 (approximately R$492 at the current exchange rate). As expected from a flyweight bout, the athletes displayed impressive physical conditioning, technique, and speed. In the first round, the Japanese fighter controlled his opponent, but from the second round onwards, the tide turned. In that round, the Burmese fighter scored a knockdown and almost knocked his opponent out.

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A striking specialist and physically fitter, Van continued to take advantage, but Taira didn't give up and, even in a delicate situation, managed to land takedowns. But the hard-fought battle came to an end in the final round. In it, the Burmese fighter showed his power and sealed the fight, defending his flyweight title for the first time.

Performance of the Night

Yes, Jim Miller Yaroslav Amosov and the UFC were awarded 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. And indeed, the pair shone on the preliminary card of the event.

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In the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), Amosov made short work of the dangerous Joel Álvarez, finishing him with great technique in the second round. Thus, the former Bellator king remains undefeated in the UFC, with two impressive victories.

In history! Jim Miller extends winning record and retires rival with guillotine in UFC 309. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News

Miller, 42, continues to make history in the UFC. The MMA veteran had no trouble against... Jared gordon and finished him in the first round, in a fight valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). Now, the legendary American, who already holds the record for fights and wins in the organization, has increased his numbers (46 and 27).

Other bonuses

How did they win by the fast route, Ateba Gautier, Baisangur Susurkaev, Bobby Green e Grant dawson They won a bonus of 25 dollars (approximately R$ 123 at the current exchange rate). Gautier knocked out Osman Diaz In the second round, Susurkaev finished. Djorden Santos In the third round, Green finished. Jeremy Stephens in the first round, and Dawson finished Mateusz Rebecki in the third round.

Shined under the bright lights 🤩@YaroslavAmosov & @JimMiller_155 locked in slick submissions to earn the POTN bonuses at #UFC328!

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A championship classic 👏@JoshuaVanBT & @TatsuroTaira left it all in the Octagon to earn FOTN honors at #UFC328!

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UFC 328 results

MAIN CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland derrotou Khamzat Shimaev by split decision of the judges (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) and won the belt.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou Tatsuro Taira by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 5 and defended the belt.

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean brady derrotou Joaquin buckley by unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green derrotou Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min20s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 1:10 of R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel alvarez by submission (Katagatame) at 1:13 of Round 2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant dawson derrotou Mateusz Rebecki via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min48s of R3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller derrotou Jared gordon via submission (guillotine) at 3min29s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov derrotou Marcus Tullius Learn by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): pat sabatini derrotou William Gomis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min12s of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jose Ochoa derrotou Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)