Malhadinho backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/malhadinho_ufc
Jaílton Malhadinho He is one of the highlights of UFC Vegas 113, but he can't forget the recent controversy he was involved in. This Saturday (7), the Brazilian seeks to recover in the organization against Rizvan KunievHowever, he doesn't seem bothered by his opponent's 'trash talk', but rather by... Daniel Cormier.
In an interview with the channel 'Laerte Viana na Área', Malhadinho, visibly more serious, revealed that he was disappointed with the situation created by the UFC Hall of Famer. In October, Cormier, in a conversation with Tom aspinallHe asked his opinion about the heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) and, whispering, stated that the Brazilian doesn't know how to fight and downplayed the quality of... Alexander Volkov e Cyryl Gane.
After the champion himself released the conversation, the American admitted he was wrong about Malhadinho and publicly apologized. However, the Brazilian, being sincere, confessed that he didn't expect such an attitude from 'DC' and, despite idolizing him in MMA, criticized him for his conduct. According to the wrestler, the veteran fell short both personally and professionally.
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“I remained calm because he can say whatever he wants. I think he's an exceptional guy. I always joked with him, but I think it was unprofessional of him. Because the guy was whispering about another athlete. Even though he's a UFC employee, he has no right to do that. I think it was disrespectful to me. I always treated him like an icon, an idol of the sport. And then he goes and says something like that? You end up disappointed.”, said the fighter.
“Afterwards, he made a post apologizing, but we're not in anyone's heart. I'll let this situation pass. I'm a man and I speak my mind. I don't say anything behind anyone's back. If it's something nice, I'll say it. If it's something bad, I'll say it to anyone's face. My father taught me that. I will always be a man, regardless of anything. If the time comes and he talks to me, I'll talk to him. If he doesn't talk to me, so be it.”
“But I think that’s something a real man would do. To whisper in another guy’s ear about someone who always respected him, always treated him very well? I always treated him like a sports icon, and for him to talk badly about me like that. It’s messed up. A real man can’t be two-faced. He has to be one. He has to be a man, regardless of anything.”, he concluded.
Malhadinho's MMA Fighters
Jailton Malhadinho, 34 years old, is one of Brazil's top MMA fighters today. The athlete is part of the elite heavyweight division and is ranked sixth in the UFC's heavyweight rankings.
The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2012 and debuted in its largest organization in 2022. In his career, the Bahia native built a record of 22 wins, 21 by stoppage (13 by submission and 8 by knockout), and four losses. His main victories were against Derrick Lewis, Jairzinho Rozenstruik e Serghei Spivac.
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