All articles tagged with #controversial finish
Phumi Nkuta says Adriano Moraes kept the rear-naked choke after the final bell, leading to a controversial technical submission loss; Nkuta’s camp has appealed to the California commission, hoping for a no-contest or reversal, while Moraes won the bout and took Fight of the Night money.
At WWE Heatwave, a controversial ending to the NXT Championship match involved a disputed pin and a dramatic powerbomb, employing a classic 'Dusty Finish' to protect both wrestlers and set up potential future rematches, highlighting strategic storytelling and fan engagement.
The NBA released a last two-minute report following the controversial finish to the Boston Celtics-Indiana Pacers matchup, confirming that the reversal of the foul called on Buddy Hield against Jaylen Brown was correct, but also acknowledging two missed foul calls that went against the Celtics, ultimately impacting the game's outcome. Despite the controversy, the Celtics maintain their position atop the Eastern Conference with an NBA-best 28-8 record.
The Kentucky men's basketball managers defeated Louisville's managers in a controversial finish, with Kentucky winning 74-72. The Louisville managers claimed a foul in the final seconds, but Kentucky managers denied it. Louisville fans are upset, but the real game between the teams is yet to come.
Newly crowned WWE Women's champion IYO SKY caused a controversial finish on SmackDown when she, along with her stablemates from Damage CTRL, interrupted a match between Asuka and Charlotte Flair. The match ended in a no-contest as SKY took out both competitors, sending a message to the entire women's division. The future challengers for SKY's title remain uncertain.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-102 in a controversial finish. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while Marcus Smart made crucial layups down the stretch. Grant Williams also made two enormous plays down the stretch. Brown and Tatum have been spending more time together to improve their communication as the playoffs approach. The Celtics take on the Trail Blazers on Friday.