"Brunno Ferreira missed weight for his would-be middleweight fight with Marvin Vettori at UFC 323 on Saturday. That said, Vettori was no stranger to fighting overweight opponents, having moved up a full weight class on short notice to take on Paulo Costa in 2021. Meaning there was little chance that Vettori would have declined Saturday's engagement, and he did not."
"The opening round cautiously with both fighters gauging distance with low kicks. Vettori shot in on a takedown, but Ferreira defended well and circled to the center of the cage. Vettori marched forward, but Ferreira met him with damaging hooks on his way in. Vettori continued pressing the action, again attempting a takedown but was unsuccessful. Ferreira threw massive shots with fight ending intentions, but was not following up with combinations."
"In round two both fighters exchanged body kicks before Vettori crashed forward with a solid three punch combination. Ferreira bounced back and forth on the outside, as Vettori forced him to retreat. Vettori ate a big left hand from Ferreira and didn't seem to have the same sting on his punches as the Brazilian. Ferreira was the aggressor now moving forward and connecting with a big left hook. Vettori attempted to counter, but ate a big right hand."
Brunno Ferreira missed weight but the fight with Marvin Vettori proceeded at UFC 323. Vettori had prior experience fighting heavier opponents and accepted the bout. The opening round was cautious with distance-finding and low kicks while Ferreira defended takedowns and landed damaging hooks. Ferreira began to take over in round two, forcing Vettori to retreat and connecting with heavy lefts and rights while Vettori absorbed multiple solid shots. Ferreira led 2-0 entering the third on the scorecards. The final round featured a scramble with Vettori briefly on top, Ferreira fighting to his feet, and Vettori showing a bleeding nose and labored punches.
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