F. massaranduba in victory for the UFCPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram
Brazilian Xodó in MMA, Francisco Massaranduba is ready for a new challenge. After 22 appearances as a lightweight (up to 70,3kg), the Brazilian will officially debut in the top category. Now in the welterweight division (up to 77kg), the veteran confirmed his commitment against muslim salikhov in an event that takes place on June 5th, with no defined location yet. The fighter announced the deal on his account on Instagram.
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“It took a while, but it came out. Let’s go for one more”, wrote the athlete.
With the arrangement for the clash, Francisco fulfills the promise made after his last commitment, in July 2020. After beating Jai Herbert by knockout, the fighter stated that he was having problems with the weight cut and that, possibly, he would be seen in the upper division next.
Even in an 'unknown' category, the veteran will try to maintain the good phase of his career. At 42 years old, massaranduba comes from three positive results in a row and has not lost since the setback to Alexander HernandezIn 2019.
Professional in MMA since 2006, the Brazilian will make his 34th appearance in the sport. To date, the fighter has won 26 victories and suffered seven defeats.
Responsible for welcoming Francisco to the category led by Kamaru Usman, muslim salikhov He's also on a great run in Ultimate. Coming from victory over Elizeu Capoeira, the athlete only lost in his debut with UFC gloves, winning the other four commitments. Today, the 36-year-old athlete has 17 victories and two negative results in mixed martial arts.
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