UFC fighter Tainara Lisboa and her coach have responded to criticism over their corner work during UFC Vegas 123 on November 5, 2026. The backlash focused on what observers described as "explosive" instructions given between rounds.
Bruno Polengo, who serves as Lisboa's coach, was seen communicating with the fighter during the bout. The exchange drew attention on social media and from commentators.
Lisboa and Polengo addressed the reaction in a post-fight interview, defending their approach as standard practice in high-level mixed martial arts competition.
