Antônio Cara de Sapato criticizes UFC for valuing 'idle talk' and praises the PFL

A. Shoe Face will play in the PFL in the 2021 season. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

On the eve of debuting in the PFL (Professional Fighters League), Antonio Shoe Guy showed that he was happy in the new organization. Recently fired from the UFC, the Brazilian criticized the former company's policy of, according to the Brazilian, only valuing fighters who are fans of provocation and praised the 'new home'. The statement was given in an interview with 'Combate'.

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“In a way, it was kind of liberating for me. The UFC has this policy, that 'trash talk' thing. They like to use this to sell fights. It's not really my style. I get along well with everyone. I really don't have that provocation thing in me. This policy limited my chances in Ultimate in a way, because I can’t be like that,” he said. Shoe Face.

The Brazilian praised the PFL's performance meritocracy policy. In the opinion of Shoe Face, his new organization's way of working fits better with his personality and he admitted that he really likes the tournament format.

“Here at PFL, you move according to your performance. If you win a fight, you go to the next one. You become the champion accordingly. I like tournaments. I have always done well in this type of competition. O 'The Ultimate Fighter' it was like that. My jiu-jitsu championships too. I think it fits my personality better. Even before, when I was still in the UFC, I already really liked PFL politics”, concluded the Brazilian.

Professional fighter since 2013, Shoe Face has a record of 10 wins and five losses. After seven years in the UFC, the Brazilian will debut in the 'new home'. His debut in the light heavyweight tournament (under 93kg) will be against Tom Lawlor in PFL2 next Thursday (29).