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Usman Nurmagomedov won the PFL lightweight title in Dubai in a highly competitive fight against Paul Hughes, but the judges' scorecards, especially one at 50-45, sparked controversy and debate among MMA pros due to perceived unfairness and questionable officiating.
Herb Dean's quick stoppage in the UFC Paris fight between Axel Sola and Rhys McKee sparked debate among fighters and commentators, with some feeling it was premature despite the replay showing the fighter's vulnerable position.
The UFC returned to Shanghai with Johnny Walker delivering a surprising second-round TKO victory over Zhang Mingyang, prompting discussions on his future and a potential callout of Jan Blachowicz, while Aljamain Sterling's dominant win over Brian Ortega raises questions about Ortega's UFC future and the event's standout moments.
Khalil Rountree responded dismissively to fans and UFC champion Magomed Ankalaev who criticized his performance at UFC Baku, where Rountree won a unanimous decision over Jamahal Hill. Despite some fans leaving early and Ankalaev's comments about the fight being boring, Rountree focused on his victory and expressed openness to fighting for the title again, leaving his future matchmaking to the UFC.