UFC Columbus: Bryan Barberena gets the win against Matt Brown in a wild fight


UFC Columbus: Bryan Barberena gets the win against Matt Brown in a wild fight

Bryan Barberena at UFC Columbus

Matt Brown vs Bryan Barberena takes up a spot in the main card at UFC Columbus for a fantastic welterweight bout.

UFC Columbus takes place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The fight night is headlined by a stunning heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Chris Daukaus. As far as this fight is concerned, Matt Brown and Bryan Barbarena are here to ensure the fans of some violence in the octagon for three rounds. Matt Brown vs Bryan Barberena is a fight that you don’t want to miss out on.

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Both Matt and Bryan are veterans of the sport and have been in the UFC for a long time. Brown has been a part of the promotion for more than a decade. His debut was in the year 2008 and the fighter is still going strong in the UFC. “The Immortal” is coming off a win against Dhiego Lima in his last fight. Brown will be looking to put on a show in this fight too.

Bryan on the other hand has been in the UFC since 2014 and has a professional record of 16-8-0 in his career. Barberena is coming off a win against Darian Weeks in 2021 and will be hoping to get a win against a legend like Brown today. It will be interesting to see how the fight between the two welterweights plays out at UFC Fight Night 205.

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Matt Brown and Bryan Barberena have a war at UFC Columbus

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Matt Brown vs Bryan Barberena

Round 1 Both the fighters touch gloves and are ready to get into action. Bryan draws the first blood with leg kicks and a neat strike to the head of Matt Brown. Brown with a judo trip but Barberena is back on his feet. Matt gets the takedown and takes side control. Brown with the clinch again and Barberena gets taken down again. Both the fighters trade shots in the clinch and the bell goes.

Round 2 Bryan with a kick to start off the second round. Hard kick from Brown and Barberena returns the favor. Another takedown for Brown but against the cage. Bryan manages to get back up throws a massive elbow towards the legend. Just when Barberena looked to do more damage, Brown gets the takedown. Both the fighters and another amazing exchange. Barberena ends the round with a slick combination.

Round 3 The fans are witnessing an absolute brawl between two all-timers in the octagon. Barberena comes in charging with punches and Brown is there to answer them all. Brown pulls off a foot sweep and his opponent is on the mat for a moment. Hard knees from Matt that are followed by a wild exchange. The crowd is absolutely loving it from the two fighters. Brown is hurt and the fight comes to an end! What a fight!

Results Bryan Barberena def. Matt Brown via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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