Paddy Pimblett secured a controversial victory over Jared Gorday on Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 282. The Englishman was awarded a 29–28 victory by all three judges, allowing the Baddy to remain undefeated in the UFC.
#UFC282 Official Scorecard: Paddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon 👇
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— UFC News (@UFCNews) December 11, 2022
In the first round, Gordon dominated the fight, showing his experience in the octagon. In the second round, the English fighter came out aggressive, but Gordon was tough enough to show his defensive skills. In the third round, both fighters fought nearly the same, but considering all the strikes and defensive qualities, Gordon was the clear winner.
So, no one is happy with the judge’s decision; most of the media called the decision a robbery, and even Pimblett’s UFC colleagues reacted negatively regarding the decision. American welterweight fighter at the UFC, Philip Rowe, wrote on Twitter:
“The worst decision in @ufc history. There is an obvious agenda here. Paddy 10000% lost that fight. The UFC has to do better. Insane”
He fighting a 145lber
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 11, 2022
Bizarre R3 to score, I think 29-28 or 30-27 for Gordon.
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 11, 2022
The refs on that discord chat . They know damn well my boy Paddy didn’t win that 😂😂😂 #UFC282
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 11, 2022
The worst decision in @ufc history. There is an obvious agenda here. Paddy 10000% lost that fight. The UFC has to do better. Insane
— Philip Rowe (@phillyfreshmma) December 11, 2022
I’ve lost all faith in this sport
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) December 11, 2022
Someone in the back with a ski mask cause that was a robbery there’s no way that’s a unanimous decision
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) December 11, 2022
Amidst all of these, UFC president Dana White considers that it was the American fighter’s fault as he just gave away the fight. Dana anticipated that if Gordon fought hard enough, the decision would be made on the octagon rather than on the judge’s book. At the UFC 282 post-fight press conference, UFC president stated:
“Gordon had a horrible game plan going into that third round. You think you won the first two rounds with the judges? How do you know that? Why go in there and throw away the third round and not go in and fight your ass off and try to win?”
Even UFC admirers are upset with the decision, which they see as daylight robbery.
