The UFC Apex witnessed one of the most amusing post-bout moments in recent memory when 23-year-old Brazilian Iasmin Lucindo attempted to extend her television time beyond what veteran commentator Daniel Cormier had planned. The incident went viral on social media.
Following her unanimous decision victory over 40-year-old Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 109, Lucindo found herself in the octagon with microphone in hand, speaking through a translator about her championship aspirations.
The youngest female competitor on the UFC roster used her platform to discuss her dreams of becoming a UFC champion while also advocating for her teammate Virna Jandiroba to receive the next title shot against champion Zhang Weili.
What started as a standard post-victory interview quickly turned into an unexpected tug-of-war scenario. After exactly 1 minute and 12 seconds of air time, Cormier moved to conclude the segment and continue with the evening’s programming. However, Lucindo had different plans.
The Brazilian prospect was clearly eager to share more thoughts with the viewing audience. She made a bold move to reclaim the microphone from the former heavyweight champion turned commentator. Cormier, demonstrating the quick reflexes that served him well during his competitive career, swiftly pivoted away from Lucindo’s grasp and made his exit from the octagon.
The moment didn’t go unnoticed by the broadcast team. Play-by-play commentator John Gooden captured the humor of the situation perfectly, suggesting they should “get 2-on-1 to wrestle the mic from DC.”
Left without the official microphone, Lucindo continued addressing the camera in Portuguese, undeterred by the technical setback.
The age gap between the two competitors had been a notable storyline leading into the bout. Lucindo at just 23, found herself facing Hill, who at 40 represents nearly a generation gap in mixed martial arts terms.
“I won’t lie to you, it’s very crazy,” Lucindo said about the significant age difference. “It’s something that makes me go like, ‘My God, she’s almost my mother’s age.’ My mother is 43.”
The victory marked another step forward for Lucindo, who has established herself as one of the promotion’s most promising young talents. For Hill, the loss represented her 15th defeat in UFC competition, adding to the veteran’s lengthy tenure with the organization.
