UFC Retrospective: Remember controversial and unusual situations that marked the month of September in the Octagon

Alexa grasso (left) and Valentina Shevchenko (right) tied for Night UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

In addition to beautiful knockouts, incredible submissions and memorable fights, the month of September also had its fair share of controversies and unusual moments inside the UFC Octagon. With this in mind, the SUPER LUTAS team remembers some of these moments:

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Low blow or legal? Knockout sparks controversy at UFC Paris

September's controversies started early in Ultimate. In the first event of the year, in Paris, the knockout of William Gomis about Yanis Ghemmouri generated controversy.

In the third round of the duel valid for featherweight (up to 65,7kg), Yanis Ghemmouri accused a low blow of William Gomis. However, Loic Pora, referee of the fight, understood that the blow was legal and chose to end the fight, declaring the 'Jaguar' the winner by technical knockout and generating the revolt of the 'Desert Warrior'.

Referee doesn't notice, but 'VAR' catches three taps and changes fight result at UFC 293

The numbered event of the month also did not escape the list. This time, however, the controversy did not impact the winner of the fight, but rather the method.

Closing the preliminary card of UFC 293, Carlos Ulberg dominated Da Woon Jung for three rounds and was on his way to a comfortable victory in the judges' decision. After the last round ended, however, Herb Dean resorted to video and realized that the South Korean gave the 'three taps' for a rear naked choke from the New Zealander in the last second of the fight.

As a result, instead of winning the judges' decision, Carlos Ulberg was declared the winner by submission.

Victory of @UlbergCarlos via submission in the third round!

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- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) September 10, 2023

Deleted or not deleted? Referee rushes in and Daniel Miojo's fight ends without result at Noche UFC

The second controversy on the list took place in the Night UFC and as one of those involved Daniel Miojo. Looking for his first victory in the organization, the Brazilian was caught by a triangle choke. Edgar Chairez. Believing that Miojo was 'blacked out', referee Chris Tognoni stopped the confrontation, declaring the Mexican's victory and causing the Chute Boxe pupil to revolt, who assured that he was conscious.

After a long wait and inconclusive consultations on the video of the fight, the fight between Daniel Miojo e Edgar Chairez ended without result and a rematch has already been scheduled for the 14th of October.

Candidate for 'Fight of the Year', belt fight ends in a draw after controversial score

Alex Grasso (right) retained the flyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

The exciting rematch between Alexa grasso e Valentina Shevchenko, for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg), was also unaffected by the wave of controversies in September.

After five rounds of a strong candidate for the 'Fight of the Year' award, Valentina Shevchenko e Alexa grasso ended in a draw in the judges' decision and the Mexican kept the category belt.

The big controversy revolves around judge Michael Bell's scorecard, the only one to score the fifth round as a 10-8 for the champion, a decision that generated revolt and disbelief from a large part of the MMA community, including fans, commentators and even President Dana White.

Bryce Mitchell and the Bible

Known for controversial opinions and conspiracy theories, Bryce mitchell was responsible for the last unusual moment of the month in Ultimate.

In the co-main fight of UFC Las Vegas 79, the American entered the octagon Carrying an edition of the Bible with you. After the victory over Dan Ige, Mitchell took the holy book and began a prayer for the victims of the Hawaii fires.

This is amazing!!!

Bryce mitchell went into his fight last night holding a BIBLE and yelled FREEDOM!!!

He won his fight last night…

https://t.co/H91o4XYAHP

—Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) September 24, 2023

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