Piera Rodriguez landed a number of unlawful headbutts at UFC Struggle Night time 241 that led to her disqualification, however she nonetheless questions Ariane Carnelossi’s incapacity to proceed.
After Rodriguez (9-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) landed the blows Saturday on the UFC Apex, Carnelossi (14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) was allotted 5 minutes to get better. Towards the top of that point, the doctor knowledgeable referee Mark Smith the battle ought to be waved off. Smith obliged and designated the fouls “intentional.”
Carnelossi was not current when cage announcer Bruce Buffer named her the winner. She was escorted backstage and later transported to the hospital for evaluations of her nostril, mouth, and head.
Rodriguez regarded disillusioned within the cage and within the hours that adopted, vented frustration towards Carnelossi on social media.
“I slightly lose a battle due to a mistake I did, than go residence calling myself a ‘winner’ understanding I’m a coward,” Rodriguez wrote on Instagram. “… I made a giant mistake, possibly due to adrenaline… However you will have to fall asleep with that lie in your head your complete life! @ariane.sorrisoufc and also you name your self courageous? I hope you and your group take pleasure in my cash!”
Carnelossi has but to remark publicly on the matter. The extent of her accidents, if any, usually are not but identified. The defeat dropped Carnelossi right into a two-fight skid. Carnelossi moved to 3-1 in her most up-to-date 4 outings.
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