Ruffy promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Mauricio Luffy will not forget UFC 325 so soon. At the event held this Saturday (31), in Australia, the athlete recovered in company by shining against Raphael FizievBecause of his impressive performance in the octagon, the member of the 'Fighting Nerds' academy earned the 'Performance of the Night' bonus. However, despite his latest loss to... Alexander Volkanovsky, Diego lopes He also left the show richer.
The organization announced the awards shortly after the show. Ruffy took home a check for $100 (approximately R$525 at the current exchange rate). The Brazilian displayed his striking skills and knocked out 'Ataman' in the second round of the important lightweight bout (up to 70,3 kg).
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Not a belt, but money.
Diego lopes Behind the scenes at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the main battle of UFC 325Diego missed his second chance to win the featherweight title (up to 65,8 kg), but he and Volkanovski delivered the 'Fight of the Night'. As a result, the athletes also received $100 from the company. During the 25-minute fight, the Australian was superior, but 'Franja' had some good moments, putting him at risk both in striking and on the ground.
Australian highlight
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Last but not least comes Quillan SalkilldA sensation in the lightweight division, the athlete confirmed his status as favorite by finishing... Jamie Mullarkey in the first round. Thus, just like Ruffy, the Australian earned the 'Performance of the Night' bonus. It's worth noting that the promising fighter is undefeated in the company with four wins.
Other bonuses
Since they won by the fast track, Benoit Saint-Denis, Billy ElekanaCam Rowston Jonathan Micallef Keiichiro Nakamura and [another athlete] earned a bonus of US$25 (approximately R$131). At the event, the athletes went through... Dan Hooker, Junior Tafa, Cody Brundage, Oban Elliott and Sebastian Szalay, respectively.
UFC 325 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alexander Volkanovsky derrotou Diego lopes by unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) – Championship fight
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Benoit Saint-Denis derrotou Dan Hooker by technical knockout (punches and elbows) at 4:45 of round 2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou Raphael Fiziev by technical knockout (punches) at 4min30sec of R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Tallison Teixeira derrotou Tai tuivasa by unanimous decision of the judges (28-29, 28-29, 28-29)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Jamie Mullarkey by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min01sec of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Billy Elekana derrotou Junior Tafa by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min18sec of R2
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston defeated Cody Brundage by technical knockout (punches) at 4min08sec of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun derrotou Torrez Finney by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Welterweight (up to 77 kg.): Jonathan Micallef derrotou Oban Elliott by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min31sec of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli derrotou Yi Zha by majority decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Dom Mar Fan defeated SangWook Kim by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Keiichiro Nakamura defeated Sebastian Szalay by technical knockout (knee strike) at 3:38 of round 3.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Lawrence Lui defeated Sulangrangbo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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