Torrez Finney`s first fight in the UFC octagon turned out to be quite memorable, though perhaps not entirely for the reasons he might have hoped.
After competing three times on the Contender Series, Finney finally stepped into the UFC spotlight on Saturday, opening the UFC Vegas 105 main card. His fight against Robert Valentin immediately became a talking point, and not necessarily for the action inside the cage.
Finney`s wrestling-heavy approach didn`t particularly impress fellow fighters, some of whom expressed their opinions on social media with critical remarks. However, the real controversy ignited after the fight concluded. The judges` official scores revealed a split decision victory for Finney, with two judges scoring the bout 29-28 in his favor. In contrast, judge Tony Weeks dissented, scoring all three rounds for Valentin.
This decision raised eyebrows, considering Finney`s grappling effectively shut down Valentin`s offensive attempts, even if Finney himself didn`t generate a significant amount of offense. Many fighters openly criticized Weeks` judging.
“Fire that judge on sight,” commented Corey Anderson on Twitter, reflecting the general sentiment.
Explore more reactions to this unusual fight and the contentious scorecard below.
