muslim salikhov derrotou Carlos Leal at UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC India
UFC Abu Dhabi rewarded MMA fans with great fights, knockouts and wars fought in the octagon. One of the biggest clashes fought this Saturday (26) was between Shara Magomedov e Marc-Andre Barriault. Each of them pocketed an extra US$50 (more than 278 reais, at the current exchange rate). They earned bonuses for starring in the 'Fight of the Night'. In addition to them, muslim salikhov and Steven Nguyen earned 'Performances' bonuses.
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Shara Magomedov returned to the path of victories 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 was awarded $50 was muslim salikhov against Carlos LealThe fourth and final Brazilian to enter the UFC Abu Dhabi fight 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 65,7 kg) who it hurt a lot the opponent. The duel between Steven Nguyen and Mohammad Yahya not only surprised fans, but also made history for the organization. With a spectacular performance, Nguyen knocked Yahya to the canvas seven times, breaking the UFC knockdown record and disfiguring his opponent's face, forcing a doctor's stoppage between the third and second rounds.
UFC Abu Dhabi Results
MAIN CARD (16pm Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ridder's Reinier derrotou Robert whittaker by split decision of the judges (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan derrotou Marcus McGhee by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov derrotou Marc-Andre Barriault in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabayev derrotou Jose Ochoa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Bogdan Guskov derrotou Nikita Krylov by knockout (punches) at 4min18s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD (13pm Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Said Nurmagomedov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): muslim salikhov derrotou Carlos Leal by knockout (punch) at 42 seconds of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant defeated Da'Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tabatha Ricci derrotou Amanda ribas by technical knockout (elbow and punches) at 2:59 of R2
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Billy Elekana derrotou Ibo Aslan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steven Nguyen defeated Mohammad Yahya by technical knockout (doctor stoppage) 5 min into R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Martin Buday derrotou Marcus Buchecha in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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