The fight in MMA almost ended in tragedy because of the referee

The fight within the Brazilian promotion of the MMA Demolidor between Melkizel Costa and Rafael Barbosa almost ended in tragedy. Getting under the stifling reception Costa for almost a minute lay motionless, but the battle was not stopped. Barbosa felt that the opponent did not resist, and gave a signal to the referee. But the referee did not stop the fight. He walked closer to the men and leaned over them, but still did not notice that Costa resisted no longer.