Nelson apologized for kicking 'Big' John McCarthy (Photo: Super Lutas)
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Previously suspended for nine months for kicking referee John McCarthy during the UFC Brasilia, Roy Nelson he apologized for his lack of control in the hope of being able to reduce his sentence. And everything indicates that this is exactly what will happen. CABMMA, responsible for punishing “Big Country”, declared that it appreciated the fighter's apology and indicated that it will review the punishment, which also includes a fine of R$80.
“We saw the apology video from Roy Nelson and your case is currently being reviewed. The Commission, through the court, will contact the athlete to discuss a new suspension and a new fine. Regardless, we are very happy with the public apology and we sincerely believe that this conduct will benefit MMA and its professionals”, commented Cristiano Sampaio, from CABMMA, to the American website MMA Junkie.
Roy Nelson was initially suspended for attacking “Big” John McCarthy, shortly after knocking him out Antonio Pezão, UFC Brasilia. The American claimed that the referee took a long time to stop the fight, forcing him to give unnecessary blows to the Brazilian, his personal friend outside the Octagon.
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