Gabriel Benitez Defends Jason Knight Over UFC Fight Night 123 Finger Bite

Gabriel Benitez spoke following his win over Jason Knight at UFC Fight Night 123 (H/T MMAjunkie). Highlights are below:

On Knight biting his fingers: “He bit my thumb, my finger. I tried to grab the chin, and he bit two times. In the fight, this happens. … No (I don’t think he’s dirty), because in this sport everything happens. It was a mistake. It’s just a sport.”

On his performance: “(I wanted to impress) not only Dana White, but everyone. Now everyone knows who is Gabriel Benitez.”

On his next step: “Next for me is a good vacation with my wife. That’s going to happen. On the schedule, I don’t have anything right now. But if the UFC gives me the opportunity, I will prove it.”