It was quite a controversial decision in the UFC 251 co-main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, and the UFC pros let everyone know it.
Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway co-main evented the UFC 251 pay-per-view (PPV) from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. It was a rematch from the pair’s initial meeting last year, where Volkanovski took home a decision win over Holloway to win the 145-pound title.
This time around, things were very competitive, with both men landing hard shots and implementing their will at different times. Holloway seemingly won the first two rounds, even scoring a few knockdowns. However, Volkanovski turned up the volume late in the fight, and found his range, matching the Hawaiian on the feet. When it was all said and done, the champion was awarded the split decision win.
However, Volkanovski and Holloway’s peers didn’t seem to agree with the judges’ decision. Taking to Twitter, many UFC stars spoke out against the decision, suggesting “Blessed” should have had his hand raised when the dust settled on their featherweight title co-main event. Check out what they had to say here below.
Booooooooooo!!!!!#UFC251
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) July 12, 2020
I’m glad @alexvolkanovski but I’m not sure about the scores? #ufc251
— Tyson Pedro (@tyson_pedro_) July 12, 2020
Strait bullshit
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) July 12, 2020
Being a judge on that one was a thankless job.
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 12, 2020
I call bullshit 🙄
— Yves (@thugjitsumaster) July 12, 2020
Congrats @alexvolkanovski. Let’s give the fans what they want to see in March! #UFC251 #FightIsland
— Josh Emmett (@JoshEmmettUFC) July 12, 2020
Max won
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) July 12, 2020
Volk might’ve stole that one!!!
— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) July 12, 2020
Dope ass fight! Also we need more draw rounds in mma, any fight with a split decision proves it #UFC251
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 12, 2020
Awe man! What a terrible decision! 🤦🏽♀️@BlessedMMA #UFC251 #UFC251LiveStream
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) July 12, 2020
No. Just no. #UFC251
— Chris Wade (@CWadeMMA) July 12, 2020
Biggest robbery in @ufc history wow
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) July 12, 2020
So freaking proud of Alex on defending his championship belt!!
Max is a heck of a competitor and brought it in such a close fight but so happy to see the belt staying in 🇦🇺 hands 🙏🏻 #UFC251
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) July 12, 2020
That makes 0 sense @BlessedMMA won that fight #UFC251
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) July 12, 2020
Nahhhhhhhhhh
— rachaelostovich (@rachaelostovich) July 12, 2020
I picked the Over 4.5. Same w @Benaskren Good call.
— Jake Ellenberger (@EllenbergerMMA) July 12, 2020
Wow. Thought @BlessedMMA won
— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) July 12, 2020
Toughness and heart sure do go a long way in the fight game 😬
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 12, 2020
That’s Bullshit 🤦🏻♂️ 3-2 @BlessedMMA all day #UFC251
— Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) July 12, 2020
Volkanovski fought hard late in this fight. Has he done enough? I think Max earned the nod here. What a fight! #UFC251
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 12, 2020
Yoooooo . I had Holloway 3-2😬😬😬 #UFC251
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 12, 2020
😩😩😩😩😩😩 #UFC251
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) July 12, 2020
Oh wow!! Volkanovski takes the split decision. Didn’t really see that coming. #andstill #ufc251
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) July 12, 2020
Pushed hard and got that win! 👍🏾 Volk.
— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) July 12, 2020
I had Max the first 3 Rds! Damn! That’s tough man. I feel for Max but congrats to Volkanovski#UFC251 #TheWeeklyScraps!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 12, 2020
I had @BlessedMMA 3-2, made some great changes from the first fight.
— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) July 12, 2020
No fucking way… #UFC251
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) July 12, 2020
Shit
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 12, 2020
Oh man wow. Super close fights but I had Holloway winning. literally just got done telling my son you never know what the judges think. #ufc251
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) July 12, 2020
You really can’t leave it to these judges man smfh 🙄
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) July 12, 2020
Massive congrats brother! Annnddd stilllll 😬😬😬 @alexvolkanovski
— Dan Hangman Hooker (@danthehangman) July 12, 2020
Garbage judging 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 12, 2020
Thought that was Max, great fight!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) July 12, 2020
I’m someone who would know about a wrong decision, take it from me, @BlessedMMA with 3 knockdowns 🤔
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 12, 2020
