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Caio Magalhaes Suspended 6 Months for Spitting Blood at Josh Samman After July 12 Bout

Caio Magalhaes was suspended six months by the Nevada Athletic Commission for splitting blood at Josh Samman after their bout at "The Ultimate Fighter 21" finale finale.

In addition to the suspension, which is retroactive to the event, “Hellboy” must also perform 40 hours of community service. The ruling was passed during a Thursday NAC hearing.

The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt tapped to a rear-naked choke from Samman 2:52 into the opening frame of their July 12 encounter. After the contest was halted, Samman offered to shake hands with his defeated foe, but Magalhaes responded by spitting blood at him.