UFC
UFC ref Keith Petersen has found himself at the center of controversy.
During Saturday’s fight between Dan Argueta and Ronnie Lawrence, Petersen stopped the fight during a choke attempt by Argueta despite the fact that Lawrence didn’t tap.
https://twitter.com/ScottishProble/status/1670219740847980550
Here’s a better look at Lawrence not tapping out.
Lawrence-Argueta was officially ruled a no contest. #UFCVegas75 pic.twitter.com/OCVYFgIUcZ
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 18, 2023
The commission ruled the fight a no contest due to the mistake by Petersen.
The official result has been declared a no contest. ❌
Maybe we'll see this one run back, we move on LIVE on ESPN2 / @ESPNPlus. pic.twitter.com/H33HtFGepU
— UFC (@ufc) June 17, 2023
Argueta was clearly not happy with the no-contenst decision.
Dan Argueta is pissed#UFCVegas75 pic.twitter.com/rlmNfKHqY7
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) June 17, 2023