A controversial call at UFC Mexico City has fans up in arms, with many calling for the referee's head!
In a bantamweight showdown between Ailin Perez and Macy Chiasson, it was the official, Raul Porrata, who stole the spotlight - but not in a good way.
Despite Perez's impressive six takedowns and dominance on the ground, Porrata repeatedly stood the fighters up, shouting 'fight!' This unusual decision-making left fans baffled and outraged.
"The ref just stood up the crowd," one commenter summed up the situation, highlighting the egregious nature of the call. Another fan went as far as to say, "This ref would hate Khabib [Nurmagomedov]!"
The controversy surrounding Porrata's calls has sparked a heated debate among fans. While some argue that stalling should be eliminated from the sport, others believe the referee's actions were unjustified and detrimental to the fight.
"He should never ref a UFC fight again!" exclaimed one angry fan. "His calls were awful and cost the fighters their momentum."
And here's where it gets controversial: some fans are even calling for Porrata to be fired immediately, with one comment reading, "Dismiss him for the last round!"
So, what do you think? Should the referee face consequences for his actions, or is this just a case of fans overreacting? Let us know in the comments!
As for Ailin Perez, her victory over Chiasson, ranked one spot above her, puts her in a great position to climb the bantamweight division rankings. With her eyes set on a potential matchup with Tracy Cortez, Perez's next move is sure to be an exciting one.
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