At 43, Massaranduba celebrates another victory in the UFC and guarantees: 'I still have more to show'

A show inside and outside the Octagon. Cheerful to the Brazilian fans, Francisco Massaranduba is an example of charisma and perseverance within MMA. At 43 years old, the athlete spoke exclusively to SUPER FIGHTS after achieving another victory in the UFC 274, and outlined plans for the future of his career.

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Last Saturday (7), massaranduba staged one of the most exciting fights in the UFC 274, and left the Octagon with yet another positive result for the company. After three intense rounds, the Brazilian overcame Danny Roberts in the unanimous decision of the judges.

It's just the beginning...

UFC representative for 10 years, massaranduba understands that he can still reach his peak in the company. The athlete then analyzes his latest performance and makes a promise to Brazilian fans.

“I already watched the fight again. (…) There was very little left to finish (reach a knockout). I made him (Roberts) feel my hand, but I held on to him. It was a good fight, everyone liked it, but I still have more to show”, guaranteed Francisco.

And the next opponent, Massaranduba?

With a 'pinch' of criticism, Francisco chooses not to challenge a new name for his next challenge in the UFC. The athlete explains why he avoids proposing possible confrontations when his commitments are due.

“I have no one (to challenge). There's no point in me talking. I've been in the UFC for 10 years. I never asked to face a guy and the UFC gave it to me. I'm not going to ask anyone else, just hit the guys who pass in front of me. I'm not going to waste energy on that. I will earn my money,” he stated.

43 years, and beyond

At 43, massaranduba don't want to hear the word 'retirement'. At a great stage in his career, the athlete is analyzing when he intends to hang up his gloves.

“I’m not going to say the age (at which he intends to end his career). I will fight until my body supports it. The day I no longer feel like training, I stop fighting. For now, I can't go two days without training. I'm dying to train. It’s my fuel”, he concluded.

Athlete's history

Only remnant of TUF (The Ultimate Fighter Brasil) 1, massaranduba has 36 fights in his career. Professional in MMA since 2006, the Brazilian currently has 28 wins and eight losses.