Pierra Rodriguez believes Ariane Carnerossi was looking for a shot at strawweight at UFC Fight Night 241.
After rocking Carnerossi with a front kick and getting on top, Rodrigues landed an accidental headbutt, but the Venezuelan repeated the maneuver after receiving a warning from referee Mark Smith, which resulted in a disqualification at 3 minutes and 16 seconds into the second round. Carnerossi took as much time as possible to recover after the foul, but the decision was ultimately upheld. The Brazilian was unable to continue.
After the loss, Rodriguez questioned his opponent’s motives in a social media post.
“I’d rather lose the game because of my own mistakes than go home calling myself a ‘winner’ knowing I’m a coward,” Rodriguez wrote on Instagram. “I made a big mistake, probably because of the adrenaline.
“But I have to sleep with that lie in my head for the rest of my life.” [Ariane
Carnelossi]. And you call yourself brave? I hope you and your team enjoy my money. ”
Meanwhile, Carnerossi provided an update on his Instagram Story, revealing that he suffered multiple injuries during the match. It is unclear whether the injury was due to a foul or if it occurred early in the game.
“Guys, we just returned from the hospital and are already in the hotel,” Carnerossi wrote (via Google Translate). “After some tests, we found a broken nose and damage to the cheekbones, as well as the formation of blood clots in the sinus area. Thank you to everyone who sent positive messages. Regarding our sport, people What we need to understand is that it is often rules that distinguish humans from animals.
Carnerossi has won three of his last four promotion appearances dating back to 2021, while Rodriguez has dropped back-to-back appearances for the first time in his pro career.
