UFC 210 went down last night and, much like the weigh-ins, did not go without its controversy.
In the co-main event, former middleweight champion Chris Weidman was looking to spring back from a two fight losing streak in an epic bout with Gegard Mousasi. However, the fight was cut short as the referee called for a stoppage via illegal knees. Initially, the referee believed that Mousasi had delivered an illegal knee to the head of Weidman. It was later determined that the knee was legally struck, leaving Weidman at a loss.
The controversial stoppage has drawn attention from the UFC’s roster of fighters and fans alike. See some of their reactions below.
I want you @mousasi_mma lest do it again!
— Hector Lombard (@HectorLombard) April 9, 2017
Got @ChrisWeidmanUFC for this one!! ?? #UFC210
— Vicente Luque (@VicenteLuqueMMA) April 9, 2017
Lets go @mousasi_mma ?✊?? #UFC210 #ufcBuffalo
— Danny Roberts #HC (@DanHotChocolate) April 9, 2017
My heart is for @ChrisWeidmanUFC but my fight gauge is for @mousasi_mma … Watch this #alphajinx @ufc #wrestlerloyalty
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) April 9, 2017
Let's go @ChrisWeidmanUFC !!! Time to shine. Back to the top! @ufc @MattSerraUFC @raylongomma
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) April 9, 2017
. @mousasi_mma looks like he could take a nap he's so relaxed, but don't sleep on @ChrisWeidmanUFC #ohhhhhhhhh???? @UFC
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) April 9, 2017
Mousasi not his patient self. Looks tense. Weidman wins round 1. #UFC210
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) April 9, 2017
TAKEDOWNS ALL DAY! #THEGRIND #PTP!! #UFC210
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) April 9, 2017
Something about @mousasi_mma looks off so far @ufc
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) April 9, 2017
This is terrible officiating . Terrible enforcement. I love Chris but this is a debacle #ufc210
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) April 9, 2017
Fights over. Legal knee. Mousasi won.
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) April 9, 2017
THAT 2ND KNEE IS LEGAL!
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) April 9, 2017
So if there's no replays allowed how did they know the knees were illegal? UFC feels closer to WWE in NYC. #UFC210
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) April 9, 2017
Both hands have to be weight bearing #UFC210 Legal shots
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 9, 2017
What is going on here #UFC210
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 9, 2017
What in the what?
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) April 9, 2017
With no replay, none of this makes sense. #UFC210
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) April 9, 2017
New York commission having a field day here. Apparently weidman had a boob job as well.
— michael (@bisping) April 9, 2017
Don't play possum ??
— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) April 9, 2017
