All articles tagged with #referee stoppage
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by a controversial TKO with one second left in the 11th round during a spectacle staged near the pyramids of Giza, a finish that left Verhoeven ahead or tied on the scorecards and sparked questions about officiating. The event drew boxing luminaries and celebrities, highlighting the dramatic, publicity-filled clash.
UFC President Dana White criticized referee Kerry Hatley for what he called "one of the worst" stoppages he has ever seen in the co-main event of UFC Austin. Hatley came under fire for a late stoppage in Jalin Turner's knockout victory over Bobby Green, with Turner delivering undefended blows for over 10 seconds before Hatley intervened. Many fighters, including Daniel Cormier and Sodiq Yusuff, expressed outrage at the decision. While White acknowledged Hatley's mistake, he also noted the referee's contrition. Turner, while baffled by Hatley's indecision, expressed relief that Green appeared to be in good health after the knockout.
Saul Rogers' first-round submission victory over Davy Gallon at Bellator 296 was overturned to a no contest after a controversial referee stoppage. Referee Jacob Montalvo stopped the fight after thinking Gallon was put to sleep in a D’Arce choke, but Gallon was actually defending the move. The decision to overturn was made after an instant replay review by the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation and French Mixed Martial Arts Federation.