What is the most exciting thing for an MMA fan? The answer is an easy guess- knockouts. Knockouts send everyone into a frenzy- the audience, the commentators, and the fans watching it on their screens. Knockouts sell the pay-per-views and often help fighters build their fierce reputation inside the ring.
Major MMA promotions, like UFC and Bellator, thrive on the anticipation and the excitement of knockouts. This is exactly what happened when two Bellator fighters entered the ring and the outcome was a brutal knockout. Let us see how the fans reacted to the knockout.
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While KO’s are something that every fan loves, on this occasion, it was not the case, as things got a bit worrisome. Several fans even called out the ref for the same.
A user commented, “Damn where the ref at!”
A fan wrote, “When u find that MTF who owe u money 💀💀💀”.
However, another user worriedly commented, “Imagine the wife and kids watchin..”
Another fan commented, “Dammmm is he alive woooffff he went night night 😩🤣”
Furthermore, one user commented, “Has that guy ever heard of blocking punches?”
Fans demand the referee is fired
Some fans pointed out that the referee was a bit late in stopping the fight and he could have done a better job. As a matter of fact, referees have been the center of controversies when it comes to stoppage in MMA fights. The fighter, losing the bout, and his fan base, often criticize the referee’s stoppage decision. The referee’s subjective decision to step in can also prevent the fighter from a grave and serious injury.
For the same reason, fans demanded that the referee erred in the timing of stoppage and consequently, he should be fired.
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A user sarcastically wrote, “The ref was on his 15min break aint it?“
Another user commented, “That ref need to be fired lol.“
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A fan wrote with a concerned note, “Damn where the ref at!“
Knockouts have been a major part of combat sports and these further add an exhilarating feeling to everyone involved. What are your reactions to the knockout? Do you also think that the referee should be fired? Let us know your opinion in the comments below.