Daniel Marcos (left) with his friend, baiba player Alfonso Fortún (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Seeing Alfonso Fortún walking through the hallways of the hotel where the UFC Tampa fighters stayed , anyone could guess which was his favorite athlete on the card: Daniel Marcos . Less because of the Peruvian flag he was waving, much more because of his hair. There were only two people in the Florida city with such a distinctive hairstyle: him and the fighter himself.
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Much more than a fan, the barber is part of Daniel Marcos ' team and, above all, a long-time friend of "Soncora". During SUPER LUTAS' special coverage in the United States, the Peruvian caught attention with his haircut and captivated with his story of respect and affection for his fellow athlete.
“I’m his lifelong friend! And I’m his barber too. I cut his hair. Actually, it’s a very special moment (being with him in the UFC). There’s no explaining this feeling! I’m very happy for him and I want him to soar high, to be a champion!” said Alfonso in an interview with reporter Velber Viana. (see video below)
Reciprocity relationship
The feeling of respect and admiration isn't limited to the fan friend. It's also present in the fighter friend. After defeating bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) Adrian Yanez by split decision at UFC Tampa , Daniel Marcos spoke briefly to our team on-site . Upon learning that the topic of conversation would be Alfonso, Daniel's face, which had shown the weariness of the battle, immediately transformed to display immense happiness.
Daniel Marcos getting a haircut from his friend before the fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
“ I’ve been living in the United States for ten years now. Eight years ago, when I had nothing, I discovered a gym that unfortunately closed its doors to me. He (Alfonso) opened the door for me. I remember when we met: I had one hundred dollars in my wallet. We went to work and they left him because he picked me up. We were lost and had moments of doubt,” Daniel Marcos said in an exclusive interview with Velber Viana. (see video below)
“He is a barber who is now working with me. My trainers who are here, my trainers from Peru, Enrique, Juan Pablo Santana… All the people who work with me are spectacular! That’s what God does! God sends great people and I am very proud of the people who are with me.” thanked Daniel.
Moral with 'the fighters'
The literal translation of the term 'fighter' into Spanish is 'peleador'. What cannot be translated into any language is Latin American strength. A power capable of making a barber and a fighter win in the center of the world, the United States. And savoring their victories together, typical of the union seen most intensely below the equator. A friendly energy capable of quickly popularizing any South American people. And so, one man's barber became everyone's barber.
Including Brazilian Felipe Lima , the only national athlete to win on the UFC Tampa card . On social media, Alfonso Fortún displays photos of his work on the fighters' 'hair'. They are like trophies won in the fight of life.
Alfonso Fortún (right) and Felipe Lima (left) during UFC Tampa week . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
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