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Maldonado lost a majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28) to Fedor Emelianenko at Eurasia Fight Nights 50 on Friday, but plans to appeal the result, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Maldonado nearly knocked out the legendary heavyweight in the first round, leading many to believe that he had earned a 10-8 victory in that period. If that was truly the case, the fight should have been ruled a draw, even though only one of the three judges saw it that way. The interesting aspect here is that the judges were from the Russian MMA Union, an organization headed by Emelianenko. Regardless of how the appeal process plays out, the UFC surely will take note of the impressive performance by Maldonado in a fight that most had counted him out of before it began.
Maldonado nearly knocked out the legendary heavyweight in the first round, leading many to believe that he had earned a 10-8 victory in that period. If that was truly the case, the fight should have been ruled a draw, even though only one of the three judges saw it that way. The interesting aspect here is that the judges were from the Russian MMA Union, an organization headed by Emelianenko. Regardless of how the appeal process plays out, the UFC surely will take note of the impressive performance by Maldonado in a fight that most had counted him out of before it began.
Maldonado has suffered a cervical spine injury, but still plans to fight June 17 against Fedor Emelianenko, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Maldonado's prime days of fighting are long over, yet he continues to press forward despite having to drop out of his last two UFC bouts due to similar ailments. According to the report, Maldonado is not cleared to spar just yet, but does expect to be able to box within a few days. It's tough to tell what his physical condition will be like over two months from now, but the 36-year-old doesn't appear to have any intentions of dropping out at this time.
Maldonado's prime days of fighting are long over, yet he continues to press forward despite having to drop out of his last two UFC bouts due to similar ailments. According to the report, Maldonado is not cleared to spar just yet, but does expect to be able to box within a few days. It's tough to tell what his physical condition will be like over two months from now, but the 36-year-old doesn't appear to have any intentions of dropping out at this time.
Fabio Maldonado: Released by UFC Tuesday
Maldonado has been cut by the UFC and released from his contract, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
You never like to see anyone lose their job, but it's time for Maldonado to retire. He has lost three of his last four contests and he wasn't competitive in any of them. The 35-year-old has 31 professional MMA bouts under his belt. Hopefully Maldonado gets the hint and chooses to retire instead of looking for work in another organization.
You never like to see anyone lose their job, but it's time for Maldonado to retire. He has lost three of his last four contests and he wasn't competitive in any of them. The 35-year-old has 31 professional MMA bouts under his belt. Hopefully Maldonado gets the hint and chooses to retire instead of looking for work in another organization.
Fabio Maldonado: Another dreadful performance Saturday in native Brazil
Maldonado lost to Corey Anderson via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Sao Paulo.
ANALYSIS
It's time for the 35-year-old Maldonado to retire. He just can't keep up with younger, more athletic fighters anymore. Never a good wrestler to begin with, Maldonado couldn't defend a takedown to save his life anymore. The fact he entered the fight as the #12 ranked light heavyweight by UFC.com shows you just how thin the division is. Never afraid to tell a fighter when he thinks their time is up, UFC president Dana White would be smart to force Maldonado to hang up his gloves.
It's time for the 35-year-old Maldonado to retire. He just can't keep up with younger, more athletic fighters anymore. Never a good wrestler to begin with, Maldonado couldn't defend a takedown to save his life anymore. The fact he entered the fight as the #12 ranked light heavyweight by UFC.com shows you just how thin the division is. Never afraid to tell a fighter when he thinks their time is up, UFC president Dana White would be smart to force Maldonado to hang up his gloves.
Fabio Maldonado: Returns To Fight Tom Lawlor In Brazil In November
Maldonado will fight Tom Lawlor at UFC Fight Night on November 7 in Sao Paulo, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Maldonado is coming off an embarrassing unanimous decision loss to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson way back in April. Maldonado is now 35-years old and he has virtually no athleticism. His fights can be entertaining because he tends to get in slugfests, but don't expect a ton of high quality MMA in this one.
Maldonado is coming off an embarrassing unanimous decision loss to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson way back in April. Maldonado is now 35-years old and he has virtually no athleticism. His fights can be entertaining because he tends to get in slugfests, but don't expect a ton of high quality MMA in this one.