UFC Baku fighter appears to get away with biting opponent before winning by KO

Tahir Abdullayev handed Jefferson Nascimento his first defeat last night in Baku, but seems to have committed an offense worthy of a disqualification en route.

The house fighter made his debut on the UFC Baku prelims, where he took on unbeaten LFA veteran Nascimento in a welterweight clash. He scored a 3rd round knockout after a dominant display, albeit after cheating in the primary.

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There have been a variety of questions asked in regards to the refereeing in Azerbaijan. And Jim Perdios was the newest to receive criticism for allowing a variety of perceived fouls to be allowed by Abdullayev during his otherwise impressive performance.

Tahir Abdullayev appears to bite opponent during UFC Baku

A successful UFC debut for Tahir Abdullayev appears to have been marred by footage that emerged after the fight was over. He scored a stoppage victory within the third, and apart from some questions across the refereeing from fans there was minimal controversy.

Nonetheless, social media accounts have now highlighted a moment early within the fight where, as he’s raining down ground and pound from top position, he looks to bite his opponent’s ear. The Brazilian appears to shout in pain and clutch his ear, however the fight continues without a lot as a stoppage.

Fans weren’t completely happy with what they saw from the victorious fighter, with one writing: “That guy was fighting dirty as f— too grabbing the cage and after the bell shots. They prob cut him that fight was horrible anyway.”

One other claimed that the referee must be fired for his showing, adding: “Jim Perdios must be banned for all times after what he did on this fight. Imagine having this scab officiating your fight. He did the whole lot in his power in order that [Abdullaev] would get the W.”