Marretinha defeated Brown in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Gabriel Marretinha achieved a great victory on Saturday night (08). In the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 111, the Brazilian knocked out the Jamaican Randy Brown In the second round, he landed a beautiful knee strike. The victory, however, came amid controversy, as the Jamaican complained about the referee Mark Smith's stoppage.
Without getting into any controversy, Marretinha asserted that his rival was knocked out when he hit the ground after the blow.
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“He was sleeping, guys,” the Brazilian said during the post-fight press conference. “He was knocked out. I saw that his eyes were rolled back,” he added.
Understand what happened
the fight between Gabriel Marretinha e Randy Brown The fight continued throughout the world standing up. The Jamaican was trying to use his reach to hit the Brazilian, who was the one posing the greater danger.
In a short-range exchange, Gabriel landed a beautiful knee strike, and Brown went down with his arms outstretched, but quickly regained consciousness.
Referee Mark Smith rushed to stop the fight, but Brown immediately protested. This led to several appeals for Smith to allow the fight to continue, at least to give Brown a chance to defend himself, as Bonfim moved forward to deliver more strikes on the ground.
Watch the knockout delivered by Marretinha in the player below:
In slow motion: the knockout of Gabriel Bonfim about Randy Brown No. ufc vegas 111.#UFC #UFCBR # UFCVegas111 pic.twitter.com/4jQI4wJpKX
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Marreitnha aims high for 2026.
Gabriel Marretinha He had a great year in 2025. The Brazilian had three fights with three wins in the season. However, the fighter dreams even bigger for next year. He, who is currently in 14th position in the welterweight ranking (up to 77,1 kg), aims for the top 5 in 2026.
"All you can expect from me in 2026 is that I'll be in the top 5 before becoming champion of this weight category," he stated. Gabriel Marretinha
UFC recognizes Gabriel Marretinha's performance.
The UFC organization seemed unconcerned about the complaint. Randy BrownThat's because the knockout resulted in... Gabriel Marretinha He won the event's 'Performance of the Night' award and received US$50, approximately R$266 at the current exchange rate.
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