Goodbye, R$ 2,5 million! Thiago Marreta is surprised in bare-knuckle MMA and eliminated from the tournament.

Thiago Marreta focused before fighting in the PFL. Photo: Courtesy of Facebook/ThiagoMarreta

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Former UFC light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) title challenger Thiago Marreta had no luck at Gamebred Fighting Championships, Jorge Masvidal 's bare-knuckle MMA organization . This Saturday (12), in Russia (USA), the 42-year-old Brazilian lost to Tafon Nchukwi and was eliminated from the heavyweight tournament, which awards the champion $500 (approximately R$2,5 million, at the current exchange rate).

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It's worth noting that before facing his opponent, also a former UFC fighter, Marreta was considered by many to be one of the favorites to win the Grand Prix. However, an athlete's status doesn't guarantee fights. In the event, the Brazilian was surprised by his opponent, 11 years younger, and lost by judges' decision.

With the victory, the Cameroonian advanced to the semifinals of the heavyweight tournament. It's worth noting that Nchukwi has become a sort of 'Brazilian hunter', since in the previous round he defeated Marcos Pezão , a former UFC fighter, also by points.

Marreta's history in MMA.

Thiago Marreta, 42, is a veteran of MMA who came close to defeating Jon Jones and, consequently, almost dethroning him in the UFC light heavyweight division. The Brazilian began his MMA career in 2010 and built a record of 23 wins, 16 by knockout, 14 losses, and one 'no contest' (no result). His main victories were over Anthony Smith , Jack Hermansson , Jan Błachowicz, Johnny Walker , and Kevin Holland.

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