The main event of UFC 292 was initiated with the showdown between Marlon Vera and Pedro Munhoz. The roof of TD Garden, Boston, was blown away with the exponentially expanding excitement, as ‘Chito’ defeated Munhoz via unanimous decision.
Both the fighters have a history with Sean O’Malley, but they entered the Octagon to come out of their last losses. The first round began with a couple of kicks by ‘The Young Punisher’. But ‘Chito’ was quick to grab one of his opponent’s kicks and dropped him to the canvas. However, that didn’t stop Munhoz from throwing kicks after kicks. Munhoz attempted a takedown after exchanging some blows, but Vera was strong on his feet. Vera kept sending calculated strikes that were packed with power. The round ended with a gash on Munhoz’s nose.
Chito is a vibe 🕺 #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/fQGhQStUpc
— UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023
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The second round showcased a bit higher energy. ‘Chito’ is infamous for building on the bouts, and he displayed his prowess once again. But the Brazilian wasn’t one to slow down. Neither fighter showed any restraint and the flurry of strikes were flowing with finesse. The crowd was indeed rising high, and reciprocated the energy of the fighters as the second round came to an end.
The final round began with respectful touch fists. Munhoz’s quick arms were answered with Vera’s fists. However, Vera’s strikes kept getting stronger as the fight proceeded. The fighter from Ecuador threw strong rights that opened up his opponent’s face. It was, in fact, a fight of endurance. With the ring of the bell, the fighters paid their respect to each other, as Vera emerged as the winner of the fight.
UFC world reacts to the questionable scoring in the fight between Marlon Vera and Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292
While the fan-favorite ‘Chito’ rose victorious over ‘The Young Punisher’ via unanimous decision, the fans were not happy with the judgment. The fans sided with the score of 29-28, in Vera’s favor. But 30-27 was not accepted well.
29-28 is alright , But 30-27 is a complete mockery.
— Gulaal 🍁 (@gulaalmma) August 20, 2023
30-27?? WHAT!!!!!
— THE KING OF ROBUX (@TheKingofRobux) August 20, 2023
I got it 29-28 chito, 30-27 is criminal tho
— adamjarcz (@AdamJarcz) August 20, 2023
One of the fans said that although he had no clue about the winner, a score of 30-27 was nothing but crazy.
I had no clue who won this but 30-27 is crazy 😂😂😂
— The Fight Clock (@TheFightClock) August 20, 2023
Some of the fans offered that Vera won only round three, while the other two went to Munhoz.
Chito won Round 3
Munhoz won Round 1 and 2— Schwarzenegger Chauke (@eliotchauke1) August 20, 2023
Very close fight. I don’t understand the clear Pedro round 1 from most people. It was a toss up. Round 2 and 3 were definitely Chito. 30-27 is ridiculous though. Should have been 29-28
— Caroline Chaneski (@MsChaneski) August 20, 2023
Some of the fans simply turned it into a laughing stock.
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the scoring was hilarious LMAOOOOO
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) August 20, 2023
The main event began with a bang, indeed. However, the fans were not happy with the scorecard. While the first fight of the main card packed quite a punch, the world of mixed martial arts was eyeing up the fight between Aljamain Sterling and ‘Sugar’.
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