Fans assume a UFC referee deserves jail time after failing to stopping a conflict the place one fighter took 19 headshots on the ground.
Bobby Green was knocked out in thunderous trend by Jalin Turner within the first spherical at UFC Austin on Saturday. The 37-year-old veteran suffered his fifteenth profession defeat after being caught on the temple, at which level he confronted a barrage of heavy pictures and fell to the canvas.
Referee Kerry Hatley absolutely ought to have known as the battle there after which, however allowed a brutally extreme floor and pound by ‘The Tarantula’ to happen whereas Green lay limp on his abdomen. Hatley lastly stepped in after 19 headshots – and the whole MMA group, together with former fighters and commentators, had been left disgusted at his late determination.
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One fan wrote on X: “This is one of the worst MMA stoppages I have ever seen. The amount of unprotected ground and pound strikes Bobby took. The ref’s job is to protect the fighter at all costs. Awful stoppage.”
Another tweeted: “19 headshots on the floor. Ref needs prison man,” whereas a 3rd added: “WHAT IS THAT REF DOING?!?!”
Others slammed the referee by commenting: “Knocked him out 6 times,” and “Disgusting stoppage. How many unanswered shots does it take?!?!”
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Furious British UFC legend Michael Bisping stated on commentary: “He was face down, he was getting floor and pounded by a really highly effective, world class striker. Bobby Green continues to be down. That’s disgusting, it ought to have been stopped proper there.
“He’s an awesome referee however what the hell was he ready for? It’s so simple as that. People’s lives are at stake, their long run future.
“That was totally disgraceful. If he was face down within the octagon with somebody cracking him within the face, he would need it to be stopped sooner. “
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Thankfully, after a minute or so out chilly and receiving remedy, Green received up and gracefully went over to congratulate his opponent. And he adopted it up with a video message on social media.
Green stated: “Well guys, you win some, you lose some. I simply wanna present individuals that you simply’ve received to maintain it G while you win, you’ve received to maintain it G while you lose. Shout out to Jalin, you probably did your factor brother and I’m so completely satisfied for you.
“To all my people. It’s just another step in the career. I’m not going anywhere, love you guys.”