Lucas Fernando says wife kept him in MMA after DWCS loss

He won his UFC debut by third-round TKO.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

#UFC330's Lucas Fernando admits his wife talked him out of walking away from MMA after his failed DWCS loss: "She belie Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Fernando stopped Rafael Tobias with a body shot in Round 3 at UFC 330. He credited his wife’s support for sustaining his goal of reaching the UFC.

Why it matters: The win capped a five-fight streak that carried Fernando from a 2023 Contender Series setback to the UFC. A contemplated exit instead became a successful Octagon debut.

By the numbers: Fernando entered UFC 330 at 13-3 after four straight wins. The stoppage moved him to 14-3 and extended the streak to five.

What to watch: Fernando’s next assignment will show how quickly the UFC plans to advance him in the light heavyweight division.

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