One and finished: Russian fighter Roman Bogatov has contract TERMINATED by UFC after repeated unlawful knees at UFC 251 (VIDEO)

Russian debutant Roman Bogatov made a disastrous first impression on his octagon debut at “UFC Combat Island” final month, and his actions throughout his defeat have led to him being launched after only one struggle.

Light-weight fighter Bogatov made his debut in Abu Dhabi in opposition to Brazil’s Leonardo Santos, and misplaced out by way of unanimous choice after a controversial struggle that noticed the Russian land THREE unlawful knees in the course of the contest.

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Bogatov linked twice with knees to Santos’ groin throughout their three-round light-weight struggle on Yas Island. Then, when he linked with a clearly-illegal third knee, this time to the pinnacle of the downed Santos, referee Marc Goddard penalized the debutant with a two-point deduction.

Roman Bogatov's contract with the UFC has been terminated after one struggle through which he hit his opponent with three or four unlawful strikes.

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Because it turned out, Bogatov would have misplaced on the scorecards, with or with out the sanction as Santos claimed the unanimous choice victory. However Bogatov would go on to lose extra than simply his debut and his undefeated report as he revealed on Saturday that he had been launched by the UFC following his actions in the course of the struggle.

“Sure, they instructed me in the present day they’d terminated the contract,” Bogatov instructed TASS, whereas the fighter’s supervisor, Sayat Abdrakhmanov, confirmed that the fighter’s contract was terminated because of the low blows utilized by Botagov throughout his struggle with Santos.

It stays to be seen the place Bogatov will struggle subsequent, however the former M-1 International light-weight champion will seemingly have little downside discovering a promotion, regardless of his nightmare keep on “Combat Island.”

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