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sports2 months ago

Controversy and Confidence in UFC 321 Heavyweight Clash

Alexander Volkov narrowly defeated Jailton Almeida by split decision at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, a result that sparked controversy among fans who believed Almeida was robbed due to his dominant grappling control, despite Volkov's superior striking output. The decision was debated, with judges split, and the fight highlighted ongoing MMA debates about striking versus grappling control. Volkov's win improves his record to 39-11, while Almeida's streak ends.

via MMA Mania|
#alexander-volkov#controversial-decision#jailton-almeida
sports1 year ago

Katie Taylor Retains Title in Controversial Rematch Against Serrano

Katie Taylor retained her super lightweight title by defeating Amanda Serrano in a controversial rematch via a narrow decision of 95-94 from all judges. The fight, held at AT&T Stadium and streamed on Netflix, saw Taylor penalized for head butts, yet she managed a strong finish to sway the judges. Serrano, who suffered a cut above her eye, expressed frustration over the decision and Taylor's fighting style. Both fighters are open to a third bout, though Serrano's team called for better refereeing.

via The New York Times|
#amanda-serrano#boxing#controversial-decision
sports1 year ago

Katie Taylor's Controversial Victory Highlights Tyson-Paul Undercard

In a controversial rematch, Katie Taylor retained her title against Amanda Serrano with a narrow decision victory, marred by multiple headbutts that opened a cut over Serrano's eye. Despite the injury, Serrano continued to press forward, but all three judges scored the fight 95-94 in favor of Taylor, leading to boos from the crowd. In the main event, Jake Paul outboxed a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, winning by unanimous decision in a fight that failed to meet fan expectations.

via CBS Sports|
#amanda-serrano#boxing#controversial-decision
sports1 year ago

Taylor Triumphs Amid Controversy; Tyson vs. Paul Showdown Steals Spotlight

Katie Taylor retained her undisputed women's lightweight championship with a controversial unanimous decision over Amanda Serrano at AT&T Stadium. Despite Serrano's strong performance and outlanding Taylor 324-217, all three judges scored the fight 95-94 in favor of Taylor. The bout, a rematch of their 2022 encounter, was marked by a clash of heads that left Serrano with a severe cut and Taylor with a point deduction. The decision has sparked calls for a potential third fight due to the contentious nature of both their previous matches.

via ESPN|
#amanda-serrano#boxing#controversial-decision
sports2 years ago

"Sean Strickland's Controversial Loss: The Aftermath of UFC 297"

Sean Strickland claims that a gruesome cut over his eye, caused by an accidental head butt, cost him the UFC 297 main event fight against Dricus du Plessis. Despite the severe cut, Strickland insists he should have won and criticizes du Plessis for celebrating as the new middleweight champion. UFC CEO Dana White has dismissed the idea of an immediate rematch, leaving Strickland to potentially earn another shot at du Plessis in the future.

via MMA Fighting|
#controversial-decision#dricus-du-plessis#middleweight-champion
sports2 years ago

"Predicting the College Football Playoff committee's top 6 teams"

The College Football Playoff selection committee faces a difficult decision as they prepare to reveal the final top 6 rankings, with multiple teams potentially being excluded. The committee's focus is on choosing the best teams rather than the most deserving ones. One prediction suggests that the Michigan Wolverines could secure the top spot with a perfect 13-0 record.

via ESPN|
#college-football-playoff#controversial-decision#predictions
sports2 years ago

Controversial VAR Decision Sparks Outrage in Ukraine vs Italy Euro Qualifier

Ukrainian media criticizes the decision not to award a penalty to Ukraine in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, with the incident not being reviewed by VAR. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, meaning Ukraine will participate in the Euro playoffs instead of qualifying automatically. Ukrainian outlets described the decision as scandalous and erroneous, questioning why VAR did not intervene. Former FIFA referee Miroslav Stupar suggested that the referee was afraid to take responsibility, while another outlet highlighted the global media's agreement that Ukraine had been "robbed."

via CNN|
#controversial-decision#euro-2024-qualifier#italy
sports2 years ago

Controversial Split Decision: Tyson Fury Survives Knockdown by Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury narrowly defeats Francis Ngannou in a controversial split decision, despite being knocked down heavily in the third round. Fury's heavily hyped fight for the undisputed world heavyweight title against Oleksandr Usyk may be in jeopardy due to his injuries. Ngannou, making his boxing debut, showed impressive skill and composure throughout the fight. The outcome has sparked debate about the fairness of the decision and the future of the heavyweight title fight.

via The Guardian|
#boxing#controversial-decision#francis-ngannou
sports2 years ago

Celtics win Game 6 amid clock controversy, Butler remains confident.

The Boston Celtics secured a 104-103 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, thanks to a controversial decision by the referees that put nearly an extra second back on the clock. Derrick White made a game-winning shot with just 0.1 seconds on the clock off a putback. The Heat may have a bone to pick with how that situation played out, but they may have gotten lucky themselves to even be in that spot in the first place. The Celtics now have a chance to create history on Monday night.

via MassLive.com|
#celtics#controversial-decision#derrick-white
sports2 years ago

Controversial Decision: Haney Retains Title Against Lomachenko.

Devin Haney retained his titles in a controversial decision against Vasiliy Lomachenko, with all three judges scoring the fight in Haney's favor despite Lomachenko dominating the latter rounds and outpunching Haney. Lomachenko's camp plans to appeal the decision, calling it "the biggest robbery in the daylight." Haney is now a free agent and has options to stay at 135 pounds for a highly anticipated match against Shakur Stevenson or move to junior welterweight.

via The Guardian|
#appeal#boxing#controversial-decision