"Unhinged, shouldn't be fighting" - Fans react to MMA fighter having in-cage meltdown over "stupid girls" breaking his heart

An unhinged post-fight speech after a spectacular win has fetched MMA fighter Iyean Varela an abundance of bad press, with fight fans even questioning whether he is fit for such a sport.

Earlier this Sunday, Varela claimed his second professional MMA win at Fury FC 94, with a slick first-round guillotine submission over Emerson David Guerrero Garcia.

Watch Iyean Varela's submission win below:

However, an otherwise spectacular win was overshadowed as the American had a meltdown in the cage during his post-fight interview. He vented his frustration in an explicit rant, saying:

"I'm f*****g heartbroken. Time out [said the fighter catching his breath]. The only reason I got into this sport was these f*****g stupid girls, who want to keep f*****g breaking my f*****g heart and my grandma f*****g died... So f**k off."

Catch Iyean Varela's comments below:

Suffice it to say the unruly speech caught the attention of fight fans who quickly took to social media to note their opinions on the matter.

@Cerebralbets wrote:

"Unhinged, shouldn't be fighting. Emotions gotta be kept in check. That's not supposed to be for the public."

@kash8778 empathized with the fighter, saying:

"He needs guidance. I can understand his pain, but he can't express it like that in public."

@FCwMe opined:

"That dude gonna hit a chic one day."

Check out a few more responses below:

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How has Iyean Varela fared so far in MMA

Despite his recent outburst at Fury FC 94, Iyean Varlea seems to be a promising young prospect. He currently boasts an undefeated professional of 2-0 with wins against Alejandro Diaz and Emerson David Guerrero Garcia.

Apart from his spotless pro record, the fighter has a wealth of experience in the amateur ranks. From 2021 to 2023 he amassed a respectable amateur record of 5-3 and one no-contest, before turning pro at FightWorld 33 in March.

He trains out of Borg MMA under the guidance of former UFC flyweight contender Ray Borg.

While not much detail about him is available at the moment, Varela is a proficient grappler and was a gold medal winner at the 2020 Grand Canyon State Open jiu-jitsu championships. His Instagram handle also suggests that he used to be a collegiate wrestler.