Dana White is president of the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
The edition of 'Contender Series', a UFC reality show, this Tuesday (27) held interesting moments for MMA fans. One of them happened in the first fight of the night, between flyweights (up to 56,7 kg.) Nick Piccininni and Jack Duffy.
After three rounds, Piccininni, a college wrestler and three-time NCAA All-American, was declared the winner by split decision, with two judges scoring 29x28 in his favor and the third seeing the same result for Duffy, which generated some controversy.
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After the conclusion of all the fights, the North American was the only winner to not sign a contract with the UFC. Dana White stated that the reason was simple: for him, Piccininni was not the winner of the confrontation. However, the biggest surprise came next. After recognizing the winner's talent, the president suggested that the two have a rematch in his own stadium. reality showin order to resolve the impasse.
“The first fight is difficult, as I completely disagree with the judges’ decision. I didn't think Nick won the fight. Duffy landed more significant strikes, more leg kicks and generated more damage. In the middle of the program, I thought about doing a rematch because I don't think Nick won. It was a great fight. I would love to schedule a new fight right here, on the Contender Series, in episode 10. I think that would be the fairest thing, instead of sending him to fight in other events”, said the president of the organization.
Got the W on 10 days notice
Nick Piccininni earns the split decision victory! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/jYMJdv6N0B
- UFC (@ufc) August 28, 2024
Contender Series Week 10
The tenth week of the program takes place on October 15th. Nick Piccininni is undefeated, with seven wins and no defeats on his record. Jack Duffy also has seven victories and was surpassed for the first time in this Tuesday's event (27).
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