Carlos Prates will return to Brazil with a full bank account. After the spectacular victory against Geoff neal At UFC 319, the São Paulo native, who turned 31 this Saturday (17), won one of the Performance of the Night bonuses. With the bonus, the fighter received a prize of US$ 50 thousand dollars (R$ 270 thousand, at the current exchange rate). For the triumph, he will also be one of the attractions of UFC Rio, in October.
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In addition to the Brazilian, Khamzat Shimaev was also one of the winners. The new champion dominated Dricus Du Plessis for five rounds and won by unanimous decision, ending the South African's nine-fight winning streak in the Ultimate and reaching the mark of 15 wins and no losses as a professional fighter.
Khamzat Shimaev wins Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Another athlete who defended his invincibility on the night, Lerone murphy also secured the Performance of the Night award. The Englishman turned out the lights on debutant Aaron Pico with a spinning elbow (just like Carlos Prates) and became the main candidate to be the next challenger for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7 kg).
Tim Elliott also received a bonus. At 38 years old, the American opened the main card with a great submission victory against Kai Asakura in the second round. The Japanese fighter debuted at the event as a former Rizin champion, in a title fight against Alexandre pantojaThere was no Fight of the Night award.
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