

UFC is undoubtedly one of the biggest MMA promotions in the world. The UFC has seen other promotions team up for events to stay relevant. Hence, Bellator and Rizin have teamed up for Bellator MMA vs. Rizin on new year’s eve, 2022, in Japan. The main event saw Roberto de Souza against A.J. McKee. However, one memorable event occurred during the event which left the fans amused. The entrance of American bantamweight Juan Archuleta was one of the highlights of the card. Furthermore, the result of the fight dampened the impressive entrance. The fans took to Twitter to show their amusement at seeing the fighter walk out and the subsequent controversial decision.
Fans also react to the ‘Impressive’ entrance of Archuleta
Juan Archuleta made his entrance in a very impressive form. Many would say that Archuleta pulled off a professional wrestling-styled entrance for his fight. Moreover, with such an entrance, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya would be proud.
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The fans were in awe of the walkout of Archuleta and tweeted their opinion. Juan Archuleta brought life to the event with his walkout. Marc Raimondi tweeted that the entrance looked “Dope”.
Dope walkout by Archuleta #RIZINvsBELLATOR pic.twitter.com/zMdwt49Kxq
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) December 31, 2022
One fan had a suggestion for Juan Archuleta.
He shoulda put that back on a danced back to the locker room after that victory
— Jim (@FukingCasuals) December 31, 2022
The result of the fight left the fans bewildered
The fight saw a split decision win for Bellator MMA fighter. The result saw Bellator MMA extend their lead to 2-0 over Rizin.
Correction. Was a split decision for Archuleta. Horiguchi vs. Ougikubo is next. #BellatorvsRizin
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) December 31, 2022
Similarly, another fan gave their verdict on the fight saying Soo Chul Kim won the fight.
Soo Chul Kim won that fight for me. Seemed like he landed more damage overall and had the sub attempts.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 31, 2022
To that note on damage, one more fan backed the stance.
Feel like we all agree Soo Chul Kim should’ve gotten the decision over Juan Archuleta. Definitely did more damage. #RIZIN_40 #RizinvsBellator #Rizin40
— Jimmy Clarke (@JimmyClarke__) December 31, 2022
Another tweet saw the point system being laid out. The verdict still should have gone to Soo Chul Kim and Rizin should have been 1-1 after this point.
Point system is:
50 for damage
30 for aggression
20 for controlFelt like a pretty clear 80-20 Kim to me.
— Drake Riggs (@DrakeRiggs_) December 31, 2022
The angry fans also blamed the judges for such a controversial win. Furthermore, they added what the Rizin fighter did to the Bellator MMA fighter.
RIZIN judging is broken beyond repair. How does Soo Chul Kim not get a decision there? Pushed Archuleta around the ring, hurt him to body and leg, nearly submitting him twice as well. #RIZIN40
— Ricardo Aroma (@lukeuidswords) December 31, 2022
Furthermore, the controversy continued, with more opinions being flooded in the form of tweets.
Won't pretend I know the full RIZIN scoring system, but don't like that decision.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 31, 2022
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Such a controversial decision saw the mood of the fans change drastically. Moreover, such decisions are seen in the UFC too. More recently, the UFC and MMA fans have heavily criticized Sean O’Malley and Paddy Pimblett‘s recent fights.
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What did you think of the decision of Archuleta’s fight? Moreover, should action be taken against the judges for poor decisions? However, do you think more fighters should work on their walkout to make them more entertaining?
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