Video: Hit or not? Fight at UFC Vegas 46 causes 'controversy' due to Brazilian's supposed withdrawal from triangle

R. Bontorin makes the triangle save from B. Royval. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

The Brazilian's defeat Rogerio Bontorin It was decided in a split decision by the judges, but it could have been via submission. In combat on the main card of UFC Las Vegas 46 this Saturday (15), the last Tupiniquim representative was involved in a controversy due to an alleged crash resulting from withdrawal in the triangle of Brandon royval, in the third round.

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After a balanced first round, Bontorin dominated the actions on the ground in the second round and decided to follow the same strategy in the third. The Brazilian, however, ended up in a delicate situation as he saw Royval adjust a triangle and made the save trying to get up.

The adjustment, in the instant, would have caused Rogério to give up with a 'clap' and left the MMA community in doubt. Still, the fight continued, the Brazilian was unable to reverse the result and lost a split decision. But after all, did he hit or not?

Video: Fight at UFC Vegas 46 causes 'controversy' due to Brazilian's supposed withdrawal from triangle