Medeiros jokes with Brazilian referee after defeat: 'where was Mario when you needed him'

Medeiros (photo) did not lose his good humor even after defeat. Photo: Instagram / yancymedeiros

Yancy Medeiros lost his good streak of victories in the octagon when he was knocked out by Donald Cerrone in the main fight of ufc austin, event held last Sunday, in Texas (USA). But, even with the setback, the Hawaiian didn't lose his good humor and even outplayed Brazilian referee Mario Yamazaki.

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Medeiros, who was knocked out with two seconds remaining in the first round, raised the possibility of having continued in the dispute if the fight's mediator had been Mário Yamasaki. The referee received several criticisms for having prolonged the dispute between Priscila Pedrita e Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Belém, at the beginning of the month, when the Brazilian suffered a harsh punishment without being able to defend herself.

“Cerrone caught me with a good right hand with two seconds left. He hurt me and the referee stopped the fight. I felt like I could continue, but the referee didn't see it that way. We have an inside joke with my team: 'Damn, where was Mario (Yamasaki) when you needed him?' joked Medeiros, in an interview with the North American website 'MMA Junkie'.

Despite claiming that he was capable of continuing in the fight, Yancy Medeiros does not blame referee Herb Dean for the setback. According to him, it is the mediator's obligation to guarantee the safety of the athletes.

“Obviously, I know the referee is there to ensure our safety. Obviously, Herb Dean didn't see that I was safe enough to continue, so it's his call. I have to learn. I have to make adjustments, but I'll be back,' he added.