VIDEO: End of the bad streak! Thiago Marreta knocks out Brazilian and returns to winning ways after 5 years; Smith crushes rival.

Thiago Marreta promotes UFC event. Photo: Press release/Facebook/ThiagoMarreta

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the veteran Thiago Marreta He finally made peace with victory. At 42 years old, the Brazilian, former UFC light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) title challenger, entered the fray at 'Gamebred Bareknuckle 9', a bare-knuckle MMA event held last Friday (10), in the Dominican Republic, and punished Guto Inocente. The man who almost won Jon Jones He was dominant and knocked out his compatriot in the first round, ending his long streak of bad results.

With this important victory, Marreta advances to the next phase of the heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) Grand Prix of the organization led by Jorge masvidalThe Brazilian fighter, who has been on a five-fight winning streak (four losses and one no contest), won the title with a prize of $500 (approximately R$2,5 million at the current exchange rate). His last victory was in 2021, in a low-action bout against [opponent's name]. Johnny WalkerBy taking Guto down, the athlete delivered a brutal ground pound, forcing the referee to stop the fight. Thus, the veteran lifted a weight off his shoulders and turned his career around.

Thiago “Marreta” Santos just mauls Guto Inocente in the first round to advance in the Gamebred heavyweight tournament #GamebredFC pic.twitter.com/fbl6gKoAOg

- caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 11, 2026

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Smith shines

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Just like Marreta, Anthony Smith, also a former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, put on a show in the main event. At 37 years old, the veteran made short work of his opponent. Chase sherman, finishing him off with a rear-naked choke in the first round. Before sealing the victory, 'Lionheart' battered his opponent in the striking exchanges.

With his impressive performance, the American ended his three-fight losing streak. And, more than that, Smith solidified his position as one of the favorites to win the Gamebred Bareknuckle heavyweight tournament, alongside Marreta.

 

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