Pre-candidate Marina Silva disdains UFC, but recognizes mistake

Marina Silva got into controversy with UFC fans. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter

Pre-candidate for President of Brazil, Marina Silva was involved in a controversy this Thursday (13) with UFC fans. When trying to say that she would run a 'clean' campaign without lies, she ended up citing the UFC as a kind of 'fight without rules'.

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“Election is not UFC. I'm not going to tell a lie about Ciro, Alckmin or Bolsonaro. I want to win by winning”, wrote Marina on her Twitter account.

The post generated an uproar from several fans and professionals linked to the sport. Black belt and commentator on the Combate channel, Kyra Gracie, responded to the REDE presidential candidate.

“It’s a shame you have this stereotypical view of MMA. Our sport has rules,” she wrote.

After thousands of messages with harsh criticism, Marina preferred to end the controversy and recognized that the 'use of the UFC metaphor' was not appropriate.

“The use of the UFC metaphor may have given the wrong meaning. That wasn't the goal. The UFC is a sport recognized for its high competitiveness and clear rules. In politics, the rules of the dispute are not always so clear.”

It's a shame you have this stereotypical view of MMA. Our sport has rules😕 https://t.co/y4lrkcs5gp

— Kyra Gracie (@kyragracie) June 14st, 2018

The use of the UFC metaphor may have given the wrong meaning. That wasn't the goal. The UFC is a sport recognized for its high competitiveness and clear rules. In politics, the rules of the dispute are not always so clear.

— Marina Silva (@MarinaSilva) June 14st, 2018

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