STRONG IMAGE: Fighter has disfigured eye after fight at UFC 277

M. Semelsberger is surpassed by A. Morono in the UFC 277. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil

At the end of the preliminary card of the UFC 277, an event held this Saturday (30), Matt Semelsberger managed to surpass himself. Despite abundant swelling in the eye, caused by blows from alex morono, the fighter underwent a medical evaluation and continued in the fight. Still, he was defeated by the judges' unanimous decision.

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The UFC doctor still had time to assess the fighter's situation, amid doubts about continuity between the second and third rounds. Semelsberger, however, stayed in the fight, responded to the evaluator's actions and continued the fight. He still managed a knockdown via knee, although he didn't progress in the position. The fight returned to striking, where it was marked by balance until the end.

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Semelsberger thus felt the 'bitter taste' of his fourth career defeat. The North American has been a professional since 2017 and has a record of ten positive results and four negative results.

alex morono, in turn, has 22 triumphs and seven setbacks. With the result, he achieved his fourth consecutive victory in the organization and could get closer to the welterweight rankings (up to 77kg.).

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