Spectacular knockout earns Pettis UFC Nashville 'Performance of the Night' bonus

Pettis wins Performance award from UFC Nashville. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

Anthony Pettis broke the bank UFC Nashville, held this Saturday (23), in the USA. Rated as the event's biggest underdog, 'Showtime' left the show with a full pocket and didn't even need to put money into the bets. The spectacular knockout against Stephen Thompson earned him the 'Performance of the Night' award. As a result, the former lightweight champion pocketed US$50, around R$195 at current prices.

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In addition to Pettis, who also received the 'Performance of the Night' award was the Iraqi woman based in Canada Randa markos. She finished Angela Hill with an armbar in the first round and also received the US$50 bonus.

The 'Fight of the Night' award went to the duel between the featherweights Bryce mitchell and Bobby Moffett. The dispute was balanced and full of alternations during the 15 minutes. As a result, both athletes won the US$50 prize.

UFC Nashville Results

MAIN CARD:

Welterweight Weight: Anthony Pettis derrotou Stephen Thompson by knockout at 4m55s R2

Heavyweight: Curtis blaydes defeated Justin Willis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Lightweight: John makdessi defeated Jesus Pinedo via unanimous decision by the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Fly weight: Jussier formiga derrotou Deiveson Figueiredo in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Feather weight: Luis Peña x Steven Peterson

Fly weight: Maycee barber derrotou JJ Aldrich by technical knockout at 3m01s of R2

PRELIMINARY CARD:

Feather weight: Bryce mitchell defeated Bobby Moffett via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantamweight: Marlon Vera defeated Frankie Saenz by technical knockout at 1m25s of R1

Fly weight: Jennifer maia derrotou Alexis Davis in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight: Randa markos finished Angela Hill with an armbar at 4m24s of R1

Bantamweight: Chris Gutierrez defeated Ryan MacDonald via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Fly weight: Jordan Espinosa defeated Eric Shelton via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)