Barbosa defends intent in illegal kick vs. Gatto

Yahoo Sports reports on Dione Barbosa’s response to criticism over the illegal soccer kick she landed during her UFC Vegas 115 bout with Melissa Gatto. Barbosa insists she is "not a bad person" and argues the foul was unintentional, saying contact was to Gatto’s neck rather than her head. The article recounts officials’ decision to deduct a point but not call a disqualification, and highlights the ongoing debate over the incident’s impact on Gatto and the fight’s legitimacy.