Tallison Teixeira earns almost R$300 in bonuses after crushing victory at UFC 312

Tallison Teixeira after victory in UFC 312. Photo: Instagram.

After knocking out justin tafa in less than a minute in UFC 312 during his debut at the biggest MMA event in the world, the heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg.) Tallison Teixeira also took home the Performance of the Night bonus, worth US$50 (more than R$290 at the current exchange rate). With the triumph, Xicão, as he is known, extended his unbeaten streak, which now stands at eight wins and no losses.

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Tallison Teixeira in victory in UFC 312. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC Brasil

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In addition to the Brazilian, another debutant also won the award. In the very first fight of the night, the Australian Quillan Salkilld turned off the lights Anshul Jubli in just 19 seconds after connecting with a powerful jab and straight combination.

Finally, the fight between Rong Zhu e Kody Steele won the Fight of the Night award. The two faced each other in the third fight of the event, with the Chinese fighter winning by unanimous decision after intense exchanges of blows that excited the audience. All four athletes who won the award received the same amount.

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Zhu Rong vs. Kody Steele! #UFC312 pic.twitter.com/XF9YMpoElC

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