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A doorman suffered a devastating injury when the end of his nose was bitten off as he tried to escort a man from a nightclub.
Aaron Jackson (21) underwent four operations to rebuild his nose and is having another on Thursday.
He attended Leicester Crown Court to see his attacker, Sanchez Moore, plead guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.
The case was adjourned for a psychiatric report and the 26-year-old, of Church Street, Earl Shilton, will be sentenced next month.
He was released on bail, but warned to expect a "significant" term of imprisonment.
The attack happened at the Liquid Envy club, in the city centre, on June 21 last year.
After the hearing, Mr Jackson said: "At the time, of course, I was in shock but over the long term the seriousness of the incident really sunk in as it changed my life completely, I had two loves in life which were training and work and in one fell swoop they were both taken away from me."
"I haven't had a proper life for six months, my life has been on hold.
"I'm relieved he's pleaded guilty.
"It should never have happened.
"Because the missing section of my nose could not be saved, it has been reconstructed."
Aaron said: "My family have been great and friends have looked after me and I appreciate how brilliant they've been."
Of the incident, he said: "There was a fight on the dance floor and I was assisting to remove him from the premises.
"We were wrestling around at bit and there were lots of people everywhere.
"Someone else grabbed my arms and then he bit me.
"There was a lot of blood and people were screaming in shock when they saw me, asking what had happened.
"The ambulance didn't arrive so a policeman took me to hospital.
"Looking in the mirror is a constant reminder.
"Consultant surgeon, Mr Khawaja Rauf, is top notch – I feel blessed to have him as my surgeon."
Part of the complex reconstruction process involved Aaron growing an extra section of skin on his forehead, which caused him to have a swollen facial bump for several months.
He has been left with permanent scars.
Hal Ewing, prosecuting, told the court: "As Mr Jackson attempted to eject Moore he had him in a bear hug.
"Moore took hold of him similarly and during a struggle he immediately bit the end of his nose off."
The court heard Moore claims the doorman initially punched him twice, although not forceful – which was not accepted by the prosecution.
Helen Johnson, representing Moore, said that any punch thrown could not amount to provocation.
She said: "It couldn't in any way lead to a proportional reaction and he (Moore) didn't behave in a proportional way.
"We don't say it was self-defence.
"What happened didn't justify the way he reacted, there were other things the defendant could have done that he chose not to do."
Aaron's next operation this week will determine whether or not the nose reconstruction has been successful.
Aaron's mother, Carla Jackson, 47, said after the hearing: "He's been unable to work and had to sell his car and possessions because he had no money coming in.
"He's always stood on his own two feet and now is being supported by family.
"He's had to wear a scarf or balaclava on the rare occasions he goes out – it's devastated him."
Bursting into tears, she added: "This is my son, look what he's done to him.
"We're trying to be as strong as we can."
Aaron spent his 21st birthday last Sunday quietly at home.
His mum said: "We'll make sure he gets to celebrate properly for his next birthday."
Aaron's grandmother, Dawn Brotherton, 71, said: "He's been marvellous and never complains.
"He's never moaned about not being able to go out like other young men.
"Aaron has been so brave, he's my first grandson and I'm incredibly proud of him."
Detective Constable Chrissie Hitchin, who investigated the incident, said: "The injuries sustained by the victim are probably the most horrific I have seen during my career in the Force, this was a nasty assault on a man who was only doing his job.
"The victim has been scarred for life and has undergone a number of medical treatments and is due to have a further operation later on this week.
"The victim has been spared the ordeal of re-living the events of that night in the court room but unfortunately he will never forget what happened and his reflection in the mirror is a constant reminder of that, but hopefully the conviction and subsequent sentence will help reassure him that justice has been done."