Upset after controversial defeat, Massaranduba asks UFC for victory bonus

F. massaranduba (photo) promised a show against A. Hernandez. Photo: Reproduction/InstagramUFC

A subject that has been giving people something to talk about is the controversial setback suffered by the Brazilian Francisco Massaranduba last Saturday (22), at UFC San Antonio. On that occasion, the athlete faced the North American Alexander Hernandez and, after a close fight, he was announced defeated by a unanimous decision by the judges. On his official Instagram account, the athlete sent a message to the UFC board asking for a financial bonus for the victory, in addition to changing the result of the fight.

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“I entered the octagon today and gave everything for this fight. I fought a younger opponent and certainly won the fight, but the judges, unfortunately, gave the result to my opponent. I think the least I deserve is the bonus for this fight”, published the athlete.

In the video that accompanies the caption, the athlete appeals to his followers to share the publication so that it reaches the eyes of Dana White, president of the UFC. Visibly downcast, Francisco tells his fans about his efforts to put on a good performance this weekend.

“You know I just fought. I'm here at zero. I had a great fight and landed the best blows. I'm going to make an appeal to you: let's go after this victory. I train every single day. Every day I'm at the gym and all my partners know it. I came to have a great fight, but my opponent just wanted to run. Dana, this video will also reach you and I hope for the victory bonus”, concluded the athlete.

Owner of enormous charisma with the Brazilian public, massaranduba He is known for saying comical phrases such as: 'I was born to beat another man', in addition to his emotional statements when he wins a fight. In one of them, the athlete moved MMA fans by asking his mother to prepare a party for the needy children in his city, as he would pay for everything, stating that he had never been able to have a party of his own in his life.

Currently, the Brasiliense is close to turning 41 years old. The fighter officially debuted as an athlete contracted by Ultimate in 2012. Since then, Francisco has competed in 19 fights, winning 13 and being defeated on six occasions.