Star player! 'New Chael Sonnen' earns double bonus at UFC 327; Ulberg takes the belt and a big prize.

Hokit promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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UFC 327 provided several memorable moments and the controversial Josh Hokit took full advantage of the spotlight . At the event held this Saturday (11), in Miami (USA), the bad boy shone so brightly in the octagon by defeating Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision, that he gained high morale with the company's top brass. So much so that the heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) standout won two bonuses, namely, performance and fight of the night.

The organization announced the awards shortly after the show. Since each bonus is worth $100 (approximately R$500 at the current exchange rate), Hokit took home a total of $200 (approximately R$1 million at the current exchange rate).

In the octagon, the athlete, in his third UFC appearance, was not intimidated by Blaydes' experience and size, and came out on top in the challenge. Despite being much smaller than his opponent, the bad boy attacked with everything he had, constantly shaking him with the power of his punches and drawing blood. It's true that the 'new Chael Sonnen ' also experienced difficult moments in the duel, but he resisted and was ultimately rewarded.

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Carlos Ulberg will also not forget UFC 327. In the main event, the New Zealander, who injured his knee after a misstep in the octagon, despite being at a disadvantage, overcame the odds and knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the first round. With this display of grit, the athlete won the vacant light heavyweight title and also the performance bonus (approximately R$ 500 at the current exchange rate).

Other bonuses

Because they impressed in action and won via the fast track, Cub Swanson , Mateusz Gamrot , Paulo Borrachinha , Tatiana Suarez , and Vicente Luque earned a bonus of US$25 (approximately R$126).

UFC 327 results

MAIN CARD

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiri Prochazka by knockout (punch) at 3:45 of round 1 and won the light heavyweight title.

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Paulo Borrachinha defeated Azamat Murzakanov by technical knockout (high kick) at 1:23 of round 3.

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Dominick Reyes defeated Johnny Walker by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Cub Swanson defeated Nate Landwehr by knockout (punch) at 4:05 of round 1.

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Aaron Pico defeated Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin Holland defeated Randy Brown by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mateusz Gamrot defeated Esteban Ribovics by submission (katagatame) at 4:18 of round 2.

Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Tatiana Suarez defeated Loopy Godinez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:29 of round 2.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Padilla vs. MarQuel Mederos ended in a majority draw by the judges (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Vicente Luque defeated Kelvin Gastelum by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:08 of round 1.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Charles Radtke defeated Francisco Prado by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

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