WATCH: When legendary Matt Brown taught angry Brazilian fans a lesson during dangerous walkout

Welterweight fighter Matt Brown punched a fan in the face after being hit three times before his fight against Demian Maia at UFC 198.

WATCH: When legendary Matt Brown taught angry Brazilian fans a lesson during dangerous walkout

Matt Brown punches fan after being pulled back(Image Courtesy- MMA Fighting)

Matt Brown is known for his explosive knockout power and aggressiveness. His exciting fighting style has led to multiple knockouts during his UFC career. He competes in the welterweight division and has a decent career. He fought Demian Maia at UFC 198, where he lost via TKO. Before his fight, Brown faced problems while coming into the octagon.

While walking from the dressing room to the octagon, Brown had to walk through an agitated crowd. The fight occurred in Brazil, known for its aggressive and passionate crowd. Fans and analysts always criticize the Brazilian fanbase for their behavior. They are the consensus worst fanbase in MMA. The Brazilian fans hindered fighters on their way to the octagon and got removed from the arena.

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Brown was hit by fans on the head three times during his walkout, which may have affected him. One of the fans in the crowd pulled Brown’s hoodie back, which caused the fighter to turn around and punch him in the face. The fan was then removed from the arena as a result. The weigh in’s were no less intimidating as fans chanted rude things aimed towards fighters in Portuguese.

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The UFC veteran has an impressive record and defeated many legends. He defeated Stephen Thompson, Mike Pyle, Diego Sanchez, and many more fighters in dominant fashion. Brown remains tied with Derrick Lewis for the most wins via knockout. He was on a rampage of wins before running into Robbie Lawler.

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Matt Brown got overpowered by Demian Maia

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Demian Maia vs. Matt Brown at UFC 198 (Image Courtesy- MMA fighting)

Matt Brown is known for his striking and knockout power but got outplayed by Maia. Brown did not expect such high-level grappling from his opponent and was surprised as Maia relentlessly pursued takedowns. Maia eventually took the fight to the ground.

In the third round, Maia secured a smooth takedown which caused Brown to lower his guard. Maia then caught hold of his opponent with a Rear-naked choke forcing him to tap out. The Brazilian fighter remains among the greatest submission specialist to grace the UFC octagon.

It was a notable win for Demian Maia, showcasing his grappling ability against a formidable opponent like Matt Brown. Despite the loss, Brown remained a respected and entertaining fighter in the welterweight division. The Brazilian crowd deserves some credit for intimidating Brown before the fight.

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