Brazilian rivalry? UFC prospect André Mascote criticizes Jafel Pastor for frustrating loss: 'He disappointed the fans'

Mascot at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/andremascote__

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Just like many fans, André Mascot He didn't like what he saw at UFC Vegas 116 at all, especially regarding the performance of the Brazilian fighters. At the event held last Saturday (25), Raoni barcelos He was the only one to beat a foreign opponent, while Jafel Pastor, Marcus Buchecha, Mayra Sheetara, Norm Dumont e Rudolph Vieira They disappointed in the octagon. In fact, the MMA prospect didn't spare his flyweight (up to 57 kg) teammate.

Mascote seemed surprised by the setback suffered by Jafel for cody durden And he criticized him. And the athlete's dissatisfaction with his compatriot is understandable. Pastor was considered by bookmakers to be the big favorite to win the fight, since the American was in terrible form, with four consecutive losses, and took the fight hastily, in the week of the event.

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However, what was seen in the octagon was a domination by Durden, who showed no respect for the Brazilian at any point and easily returned to winning ways. As Jafel almost ended the undefeated streak of... Muhammad Mokayev, injured his knee and was seen as a potential top-15 flyweight, Mascote openly expressed his frustration with him.

“Durden lost to several UFC newcomers, then faced a guy who always puts on great fights and beat him. In the end, it’s a matter of who wants it more. Jafel disappointed Brazilian fans,” the fighter wrote on his official account on 'X'.

Mascot's next fight

After criticizing Jafel Filho, André Mascot He promises to prove himself in the UFC flyweight division on June 20th. The 27-year-old Brazilian, undefeated in MMA with 11 wins, will face... Kevin Borjas.

cody durden lost to several newcomers in the organization, then faced a guy who always delivers great performances and beat him. At the end of the day, it's about who wants it more.

Jafel disappointed the Brazilian fans.

— Andre “Mascote” Lima (@Andremascote) April 26, 2026