Fans Troll Aljamain Sterling’s Teammate on His Outrageous Accusations Against UFC Referee After Sean O’Malley’s Dominating Win at UFC 292

The aftermath of ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley’s dominating Bantamweight title win over former champ Aljamain Sterling at the UFC 292 PPV has taken an intriguing turn. How? After in-cage referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight in the second round of the title-fight – ‘Aljo’s teammate Merab Dvalishvili accused the UFC official of stepping in and calling the fight too early.

Moreover, ‘The Machine’ – who’s been a close friend of the ‘Funkmaster’ recently took to his X handle to share his take on the referee’s call. He declared his distaste at the early stoppage of the fight, adding: “Another F**king Early Stoppage! I pray that me or my teammates don’t have Mark Goddard in the cage again. We are FIGHTERS… let us fight til the end! #UFC292.” Now, he has reverted back to his X handle yet again – echoing a similar sentiment from his previous tweet.

Outrage and accusations surround the UFC 292 aftermath

He re-shared his Facebook post’s screenshot on his X handle, expressing his distaste at the incident. In the post, he amusingly proclaimed that he has “markgoddardphobia.” What’s more – alluring to one of his previous fights against Ricky Simon, way back in 2018, he shared his POV on why he doesn’t want this referee to play any role in his or his teammates’ fights.

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The Bantamweight further voiced his disapproval of the early stoppage, saying, “Let us fight til we can’t fight anymore.” His words have struck a chord with fans, who are now pouring in with their reactions and opinions to his statements. So, what’s the popular sentiment brewing among fight fans? Let’s hear it directly from the fans!

Fans have mixed reactions to ‘Aljo’s teammate’s accusations

Dvalishvili’s voice resonated beyond his social media post. But ‘Aljo’s teammate’s accusations have sparked a multifaceted discussion surrounding the role of officials in shaping the outcome of a fight. His opinions resonated with fans, sparking a wave of reactions to his statements. Likewise, the MMA community’s response illustrates the diverse range of opinions surrounding the incident and its aftermath.

One fan pointedly addressed the rule, saying,

Some fans brought a lighthearted tone to the conversation. A netizen remarked,

What’s more – a fan defended Goddard’s actions, stating,

Directly addressing Dvalishvili’s emotions, another fan quipped,

A witty comment humorously noted,

Moreover, another fan offered a contrasting view, asserting,

Nevertheless, a comment addressing Dvalishvili’s future bout with Sean O’Malley jokingly predicted,

The aftermath of Sean O’Malley’s victory has ignited a heated dialogue among fans, with each side passionately defending their stance. But as the MMA community continues to dissect the incident, it’s clear that the intrigue and controversies of the sport remain as vibrant as ever. What do you make of ‘Aljo’s teammate’s accusations? Do you agree with his POV? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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