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There were also three stoppages in the bout - two for accidental groin shots, which Nurmagomedov was deducted a point for, and one for a clash of heads which split Hughes' forehead open.

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"I work hard, I don't spend too much and taxes are deducted from my salary every month. Then I learn that billions in our taxes are being enjoyed by corrupt politicians."

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He claimed to have lost concentration after being infuriated by the referee's decision to deduct a point from his score in round six.

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However, to keep the winners’ speeches to 45 seconds or less, he said he would deduct $1,000 from that amount each second someone went over.

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Despite Forest having four points deducted for a breach of Premier League profit and sustainability rules, Nuno still managed to keep them up with them finishing 17th, six points clear of 18th-placed Luton Town.

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