Defeated in UFC 286 in a contestable result, Gabriel Mosquitinho vented about the outcome of the confrontation. Exclusively to SUPER FIGHTS, the fighter analyzed his performance in the clash against Lerone murphy and treated the balance as positive. Cast at the last minute for the event, the featherweight (up to 65,7kg) had a convincing performance at the show held in London (ING).
“I felt really good. I have been working towards this moment for many years. I seek to evolve in all areas, all the time. I'm always ready, always training. I know that I can be called at any time. I didn't feel pressure. I worked for it. I love it here. The whole planet is watching me and I'm going to come out on top. Go out for R$250 at events in my city in Ceará, why won't I go out to the biggest event in the world? However, the result was not what we wanted”, said the former LFA champion.
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Dominant in most of the three rounds played, Mosquitinho evaluated the judges' decision. After 15 minutes, Lerone murphy was declared the winner in a split decision.
“The fight went two rounds to one (in his favor). The third one I lost. (…) For me, I won the first and second. (The fact of fighting in the opponent's home) weighs heavily. It's not just Brazilian. Other foreigners also lost like this. It's impossible to understand. At the time, I couldn’t believe what happened,” he said.
Substitute for the injured Nathaniel Wood, Mosquitinho ended up suffering the first stumble in his career in professional MMA. Now, the 26-year-old fighter has 10 positive results and one negative result.
