UFC: UFC Vegas 74 witnessed a high-stakes matchup in the flyweight division as No. 7 ranked Amir Albazi took on No. 3 ranked Kai Kara-France. The fight was expected to be a close one, and it lived up to the expectations as Albazi emerged victorious with a split decision win. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN
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However, the decision did not sit well with many people, including the UFC champions. Israel Adesanya, who holds the middleweight title, expressed his displeasure with the decision in a blunt manner, saying, “Nah bro F*** Yours.”
Daniel Cormier, former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion, tweeted that he scored the fight 3-2 in favor of Kara-France.
Max Holloway, former featherweight champion, simply tweeted, “Judges man,”
while Belal Muhammad and Sergio Pettis also voiced their disagreement with the decision.
The split decision win for Albazi was a result of the judges’ scorecards, which read 48-47, 48-47 in favor of Albazi and 48-47 in favor of Kara-France.
Despite the statistics favoring Kara-France, the judges ultimately awarded the victory to Albazi, a decision that has sparked controversy among fans and fighters alike. Many believe that Kara-France did enough to win the fight, and the judges’ decision was unfair.
This is not the first time that judges’ decisions have been criticized in the UFC. In fact, controversial decisions have become somewhat of a norm in the sport, leading to calls for reform and better training for judges.
While some decisions may be subjective, it is essential for judges to be knowledgeable about the sport and its rules to make fair and just decisions.
In the case of Albazi vs. Kara-France, the split decision win for Albazi may have been controversial, but it is a reminder that judges’ decisions can have a significant impact on the fighters and the sport. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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