ARES FC 37
MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
VIRGIL
AUGEN
HENRIQUE
SHIGUEMOTO
THE REDEMPTION ARC
VIRGIL AUGEN
- Psychological Edge (Already Won)
- Elite Grappling Integration
- Home City Advantage (Nice)
Augen dominated their first meeting in December 2023. At **29 years old**, he is entering his athletic prime. Training daily in Nice at **Boxing Squad**, he has the crowd, the confidence, and the blueprint to beat Shiguemoto.
HENRIQUE SHIGUEMOTO
- Knockout Power
- Reviewing Past Mistakes
- "Nothing to Lose" Mindset
At **36 years old**, this is likely Shiguemoto's final run at a major title. The Brazilian-Swiss veteran has heavy hands but struggled with Augen's grappling in the first fight. He needs to keep this standing and land a "bomb" early to change the narrative.
TITLE GENEALOGY
AUGEN HISTORY
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | AGE WAR (A vs Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | H. Shiguemoto | WIN (DEC) | 27 vs 34 |
| Sep 2023 | V. Gutu | WIN (SUB) | 26 vs N/A |
| Apr 2023 | M. Daaiev | WIN (SUB) | 26 vs N/A |
| Jan 2023 | B. Amadou | WIN (SUB) | 26 vs N/A |
SHIGUEMOTO HISTORY
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | AGE WAR (S vs Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | I.J. La | WIN (DEC) | 35 vs 39 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | V. Augen | LOSS (DEC) | 34 vs 27 |
| Jun 2023 | L. Garel | WIN (TKO) | 34 vs 30 |
| Mar 2023 | A. Vicente | WIN (TKO) | 33 vs 38 |
AI PREDICTION
Method: Submission (Round 3)
"Father Time is Undefeated." The 7-year age gap (29 vs 36) is significant in the middleweight division. Augen has already proven he can beat Shiguemoto (Dec 2023). Since then, Augen has only improved while Shiguemoto has aged further. Expect Augen to use his youth and superior grappling to wear down the Brazilian veteran again, possibly finding a finish this time as Shiguemoto fades in the championship rounds.