Tom Aspinall's friend complains of 'robbery' after being brutally knocked out at UFC Vegas 110.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta wins Before Delija at UFC Vegas 110. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News

The Croatian Before Delija It was heaven to hell in the co-main event of UFC Las Vegas 110, an event held last Saturday (01). The training partner of champion Tom Apinall was declared the winner by knockout. Waldo Cortes-AcostaBut the fight resumed after the Dominican complained of an eye poke. Upon restarting, Delija was knocked out by a beautiful counter-punch.

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This Sunday (02), dissatisfied with the result, Before Delija He used his Instagram account to question the referee's decision to 'take away' his victory.

• I'm not sure if I hit him in the eye, I think it was near his eye, and of course, I want a video where you can see the poke!
• The referee did not indicate a "time limit," but stopped the fight and therefore declared me the winner. This decision could not be changed later!
• The opponent sat there relaxed while watching the footage!
• Repetition used after an interruption – which the rules don't allow!!
• Ultimately, the fight continued in an irregular manner!

Before Delija He didn't stop protesting and, still using social media, claimed he was 'robbed' by the decision.

"I ask for nothing more than honesty."
I don't run from defeat, I respect all opponents and all results. But not when the rules are broken and I'm robbed.
Not in that way. The sport hasn't seen that yet," he concluded.

With this result, Delija, a former PFL champion, suffered his first UFC loss in two appearances. Previously, he had defeated... Marcin tyburaAcosta is already recovering from the setback against Sergei Pavlovich and defends its sixth position in the heavyweight rankings (up to 120 kg).

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Although there is no direct connection, Delija's complaint goes against the controversy surrounding his friend and training partner, Tom aspinall suffered last week, during the main fight of UFC 321, in Abu Dhabi.

At the time, Aspinall was unable to continue the fight against Cyryl Gane for having received a finger poke in the eye from the Frenchman. Tests at the end of the fight revealed that the champion had not suffered any injury caused by the infraction.