Illegal strike? Vinícius LokDog responds to rival's accusation after UFC knockout: 'Herb Dean saved his life'

Lokdog celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Last Saturday (20), Vinicius LokDog He managed to recover in the world's largest MMA organization, but the victory came with controversy. In his debut in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), the Brazilian was involved in a battle against... André Fili No. ufc vegas 119 He knocked him out in the second round with a brutal series of attacks. However, the American and many fans questioned the legality of the blows delivered by the athlete, a stance that irritated him.

Immediately after the fight, Fili sought out referee Herb Dean, who had recently been involved in a controversy following his defeat. Alex Poatán all with Cyryl GaneHe complained about the result, arguing that he went down because LokDog landed elbows to the back of his neck. Upon reviewing the footage, the professional, along with members of the Nevada Athletic Commission, found no reason for the fight to end in a 'no contest'.

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Upon learning of his rival's reaction, LokDog didn't let it go. Victorious, the Brazilian denied having landed illegal elbows on Fili, reminded everyone that Fili had suffered from his power throughout the fight, and defended the referee, who clearly chose to preserve his physical integrity.

"So many illegal things you guys do and now you want to talk about my elbow? You'd make a good slapstick comedy movie 🤦🏿‍♂️," the bad boy wrote on his official 'X' account.

“Hey, Fili. The fight’s over, buddy. Stop complaining about that illegal elbow. Herb Dean saved your life by stopping the fight. You were already curled up in the fetal position. You should thank me for landing a legal elbow. That’s what made you go down,” he concluded.

LokDog Fighters in MMA

Vinicius LokDog, 30 years old, is a promising MMA fighter and a UFC showman. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2015 and debuted in the organization in 2024.

In this discipline, the athlete built a record of 24 wins, 19 by stoppage (17 by knockout and two by submission), and four losses. His main victories were against... André Fili, Kyler Phillips, Ricky simon e Said Nurmagomedov.