Tainara Lisboa and her husband-coach Bruno 'Polengo' pushed back on criticism of his corner shouting at UFC Vegas 123, with Polengo addressing Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko.
What we know
- Tainara Lisboa lost to Lucia Szabova by TKO at UFC Vegas 123 on Oct. 31.
- Lisboa wrote on Instagram that the shouting from her corner is part of her 'modus operandi' (translated).
- Her husband and coach Bruno 'Polengo' addressed Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko, saying talk of abuse on air is very heavy (translated).
Ag. FightTainara Lisboa lost to Lucia Szabova at UFC Vegas 123, and the loud instructions from her corner became a talking point. Ag. Fight reports that her husband and coach, Bruno 'Polengo', and Lisboa answered accusations of abusive behavior on social media.
In an Instagram post, Lisboa said the shouting is part of her 'modus operandi' and that in private the team runs on love and support. She asked critics whether they work in the UFC, adding: "Those who don't, talk less and do your work" (translated).
Polengo directed his message at broadcasters Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko. He said talking about abuse on a network with millions of viewers is very heavy, that he has been her husband and coach for nine years and that he pushes her because he knows what she can do (translated).
Lisboa, 35, has now lost three straight fights in the UFC.
In an Instagram post, Lisboa said the shouting is part of her 'modus operandi' and that in private the team runs on love and support. She asked critics whether they work in the UFC, adding: "Those who don't, talk less and do your work" (translated).
Polengo directed his message at broadcasters Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko. He said talking about abuse on a network with millions of viewers is very heavy, that he has been her husband and coach for nine years and that he pushes her because he knows what she can do (translated).
Lisboa, 35, has now lost three straight fights in the UFC.
- Summary
- Tainara Lisboa and her husband-coach Bruno 'Polengo' pushed back on criticism of his corner shouting at UFC Vegas 123, with Polengo addressing Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko.
- Key points (one per line)
- Polengo's loud corner instructions during Lisboa's UFC Vegas 123 loss drew attention from the broadcast team, according to Ag. Fight.
Lisboa wrote on Instagram that the shouting is part of her 'modus operandi' (translated).
Polengo addressed Cormier and Sanko, saying talk of abuse on a broadcast with millions of viewers is 'very heavy' (translated).
Lisboa has lost three straight UFC fights.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Ag. Fight | https://agfight.com/videos/tainara-lisboa-defende-marido-apos-polemica-em-derrota-no-ufc-vegas-123/
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