Remember the best MMA fights in May

C. Do Bronx is thrilled with victory in the UFC 274. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

O UFC Las Vegas 55, held last Saturday (21), marked the last major MMA event held in May. Among several great moments, the SUPER FIGHTS prepared a list with the three best fights of the fifth month of the year in mixed martial arts events.

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The three fights on the list took place in the UFC octagon, with the highlight being the epic victory of Charles of the Bronx about Justin gaethje to guarantee the position of best lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) in the world, even without a belt.

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Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell – UFC 274

B. Royval submitted M. Schnell in the UFC 274 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

The preliminary card of UFC 274 presented a quick but memorable fight between two great prospects in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg). After a sudden onset of Matt schnell, Brandon royval He survived, managed the comeback and finished the duel with a rear naked choke in the first round. The fight won the “Fight of the Night” award and both athletes walked away with a bonus of US$50 (around R$254 at the time).

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Michel Pereira x Santiago Ponzinibbio – UFC Las Vegas 55

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The last event of the month, held last Saturday (21), also presented a “war” for MMA fans. In the welterweight division (up to 77 kg), Michael Pereira e Santiago Ponzinibbio They dueled intensely and left everything in the Octagon for three rounds, with the Brazilian winning a split decision from the judges. The two were also awarded the “Fight of the Night” bonus.

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Charles do Bronx x Justin Gaethje – UFC 274

C. do Bronx submitted J. Gaethje in the UFC 274 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

It's already becoming routine. If have Charles of the Bronx In the octagon, there is emotion and an epic fight. Against Justin gaethje it was no different. The two fought an extremely frank fight, with the Brazilian suffering two knockdowns before taking the North American to the canvas and achieving the submission in the first round.

Honorable mentions:

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Louis Smolka x davey grant (UFC Las Vegas 54); Manuel Torres x Frank Camacho (UFC Las Vegas 54); Michael chandler x Tony Ferguson (UFC 274).