Following his controversial break up resolution loss to Ciryl Gane final night time at UFC 310, promotional boss, Dana White issued an apology to Alexander Volkov — claiming the Russian contender “received f*cked” by the judges, with followers in droves complaining in regards to the outcome.
Volkov, who entered final night time’s UFC 310 conflict with former interim heavyweight champion, Gane because the quantity three ranked challenger, suffered a controversial break up resolution (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) defeat to the Frenchman — bringing an finish to his spectacular 4 combat profitable rise.
Managing to indicate off a brand new wrinkle to his recreation plan along with his grappling and wrestling prowess, Alexander Volkov would additionally greater than maintain his personal within the placing division with Gane — exchanging effectively with the previous champion.
Dana White apologises to Alexander Volkov after UFC 310 judging fiasco
And following the controversial loss during which two out of three choose’s had seen the combat in favor of Gane — to a lot dispute from pundits and followers alike, UFC CEO, White was pictured talking with Alexander Volkov — informing him that he believes he had been “f*cked” over by the judges adjudicating his bout.
Himself voicing his displeasure with the judging — Volkov particularly took problem with the scorecard of Adelaide Byrd, questioning how an official who had historical past for controversial playing cards in skilled boxing was capable of proceed that vein in combined martial arts competitors.
“I don’t perceive how an individual not professionally educated on this sport can both not be required to evaluate the game or simply not be fired.
“It’s the identical choose in boxing and MMA who completely doesn’t perceive all of this? Like, I don’t know the way it’s attainable. This state is sort of a combating capital of the world—a combating capital of the world, for positive. You see it in all places, in the entire world too.
“I don’t imply the complete fee. For positive, I do know some skilled guys work rather well. However how is it attainable that the identical particular person can choose two fully totally different sorts of sports activities? They’re completely totally different.”