Introduction
On December 7th, 2024, Caged Steel presents Caged Steel 38 in Doncaster UK, an exciting event featuring professional and amateur MMA fights, as well as caged boxing bouts. The main event will feature [#488 BW] (C) 
Adam ‘Samurai’ Bramhald defending his Bantamweight title against Altamiro ‘Miro’ de Jesus Pereira.
Altamiro de Jesus is a 37-year-old Brazilian fighter, who trains at the Tata Fight Team Maranhão MMA gym. Miro holds a professional MMA record of 10-2-3.
Q&A
FightMatrix: Tell us about your childhood and upbringing; how did you first get involved with martial arts?
Altamiro de Jesus: I didn’t have the opportunity to do martial arts; I come from a small town, and my start in martial arts came at the age of 26.
FM: What led you to a career as a professional MMA fighter?
AD: I always wanted to, and when I had the chance, I didn’t hesitate for a second.
FM: Who do you consider the greatest MMA fighter of all time, and why?
AD: Anderson Silva; he was unstoppable in his prime, and even now, with his age, he still shows the spirit of a samurai.
FM: Who is your biggest inspiration in life?
AD: My training partners.
FM: Who has been your toughest opponent to date?
AD: My first loss—it was a hard fight and difficult to accept.
FM: What is the proudest moment in your professional MMA career?
AD: Reaching this level without sponsor support, working during the day and training at night. That makes me proud.
FM: What are your short-term and long-term career goals?
AD: To make a living from fighting!
FM: What is your prediction for your fight with Adam Bramhald at Caged Steel 38?
AD: He’s a great striker, and so am I. I’ll knock him out and claim the championship in the division.
FM: How has your fight camp been going in preparation for this fight?
AD: Every day is more exhausting, but I’m injury-free and at 100%, thank God.
FM: Is there anything else you want your fans to know about you?
AD: I’m someone who never gives up. I’ll do everything I can to put on the best fight of the night for everyone.
Conclusion
The main event title bout between Adam Bramhald and Altamiro de Jesus promises to be an exciting one. Will Miro succeed in dethroning the champion? You can see this fight live at The Dome in Doncaster, UK. To purchase tickets to Caged Steel 38, enter coupon code fightmatrix at checkout.
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I have been a fan and avid viewer of all combat sports for over 20 years. I was once a Judoka, which is what eventually piqued my interest in Mixed Martial Arts.
For 25 years I’ve worked in healthcare, and now am trying to make something that was a hobby, into a full-time endeavor.