Noah Gugnon walks into ARES FC 39 as the fighter everyone is starting to notice. A string of stoppage wins, all built on pressure and aggression, has quietly pushed him into the spotlight. Across from him stands Bruno Matos, a more measured and well-rounded opponent who is not here to be overwhelmed.
Noah Gugnon
Last 3 bouts
Win. Adrian Prisceanu (TKO)
Win. Iaon Harris (TKO)
Win. Nicolas Di Franco (TKO)
Fighting style
Aggressive, finish-oriented striker with strong pressure and early fight urgency.
Strengths
High finishing rate, especially via TKO (Tapology)
Strong momentum with multiple recent stoppages
Pressure-heavy style that overwhelms opponents
Confidence fighting in front of a home crowd
Weaknesses
Aggression can leave defensive openings
Less tested in prolonged, high-level fights
Limited exposure against diverse elite styles
Keys to victory
Start fast and impose pressure early
Keep the fight standing where his striking shines
Avoid unnecessary risks in wild exchanges
Capitalize on momentum and crowd energy
Bruno Matos
Last 3 bouts
Win. Thomas Cardoso (Submission)
Win. Pablo Moura (TKO)
Lose. William Valentim ( Decision)
Fighting style
Well-rounded fighter with a balanced mix of striking and grappling.
Strengths
Finishing ability across both striking and submissions (Tapology)
Good physical tools and versatility
Composed approach in different phases of the fight
Experience adapting to multiple weight classes
Weaknesses
Less active compared to Gugnon’s recent run
Unproven against high-pressure fighters at this level
May struggle if forced into a fast-paced fight
Keys to victory
Slow the pace and avoid early firefights
Mix grappling to disrupt Gugnon’s rhythm
Use composure and timing to create openings
Take the fight into deeper rounds
Odds
Noah Gugnon -1408
Bruno Matos +650
