UFC Injury: “Joe Rogan’s Fight of the Year” – Questionable Doctor Stoppage Hands Jack Shore a Defeat to Joanderson Brito at UFC 301

UFC 301 saw a rare occurrence that led to a stoppage win in the fight between Jack Shore and Joanderson Brito. The clash between the two was marked by Brito unleashing multiple leg kicks on Shore. While the Welsh fighter was enduring the damage for several minutes, one of the kicks ended up slicing his shin wide open!

The referee then called a halt to the action due to the significant amount of bleeding from Shore’s leg. As such, the doctor was asked to come into the Octagon and check on the cut. After an examination of the injury, it was proclaimed that the fight would not be allowed to continue and Brito secured the TKO victory in the second round.

As the doctor was examining the cut on the Welshman’s shin, the commentators could be heard worrying if it was deep enough to expose the bone. They also mentioned Luke Rockhold‘s injury from UFC 221 in 2018. The former middleweight champion busted his shin open from a leg kick that Yoel Romero checked. This injury plagued Rockhold for the rest of his career. The former Strikeforce champion faced further complications after his leg surgery went wrong, an experience he described as a ‘nightmare.’

While the replays were being viewed, play-by-play commentator, Jon Anik revealed that the doctor had stated that he suspected Shore may have sustained a fracture to the shin bone where the wound occurred, as such he decided to end the contest. However, the online reactions indicated that the fans weren’t exactly thrilled with the decision by the medical professional at UFC 301.

Fans not sold on doctor’s stoppage in UFC 301 Shore vs. Brito

The fans watching the events unfold were left stunned at what transpired and took to social media to make their thoughts known on the entire affair. Here’s a look at what the netizens had to say.

Some fans claimed that the stoppage was “questionable” in their opinion, however, the amount of bleeding from the wound highlights why the doctor deemed it necessary to end the contest

Fans also pointed out that UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan, a huge fan of leg kicks in MMA, would be thrilled with the fight

Others reiterated the “brutal” nature of the leg-kicks that led to the stoppage

Fans also pointed out that while the kicks looked as if they were “nasty”, the damage they caused was even worse

While other’s stated that the injury didn’t look that bad on their screens but the doctor and referee would have been able to see the extent of the damage better from their perspective

Some fans also took shots at Shore as they felt like a cut from leg-kicks is an improbable injury

And for others, the fight could have been continued if Shore was up for it

Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, also got a shout-out from the fans as they claimed he has faced worse adversity inside the Octagon and still prevailed.

Ultimately, the fight’s unforeseen conclusion serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of mixed martial arts, where split-second decisions by referees and medical professionals can significantly impact the outcome of a bout. As fans continue to dissect and debate the events of the fight, one thing remains certain – the spectacle and drama of the UFC never fail to captivate audiences worldwide!