Video: Former UFC fighter Fábio Maldonado has a controversial victory on his return to boxing

Brazilian beat Robson Bambu in São Paulo (SP); The referee's performance, which did not open the count after the knockdown, was controversial

Lucas Carrano

02/03/2016 | 13:13

Maldonado (photo) remained undefeated in boxing. Photo: UFC/Disclosure

See too

Legendary boxer Touro Moreno criticizes Anderson: 'Are he a fighter or a comedian?'

Anderson vents after defeat: 'They wanted me to murder my opponent'

Former UFC fighter shot in attempted robbery

After leaving the UFC and signing with XFC, Fábio Maldonado returned to boxing, before re-debuting on the national MMA circuit. The return of the “Caipira de Aço” to the ring took place last Saturday (27), against Robson Bambu, at the Combat Club gym, in São Paulo (SP).

The duel, however, ended controversially. With an advantage in the confrontation, Maldonado managed a knockdown hard on his rival, who went to the ground. However, the fight referee did not open the count, as expected, and simply interfered, interrupting the fight and declaring Fábio the winner.

PUBLICITY:

Now, Maldonado remains undefeated in boxing, with 23 victories in 23 fights, 96% of them by knockout or technical knockout. Robson Bambu, who has a history in Muay Thai, has had one win and one loss as a boxer. The “Caipira de Aço” debut in XFC will take place on March 19th, against Andrew Smith.