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Chris Weidman’s return to the winner’s circle was not without controversy.
On the main card of UFC on ESPN 54, Weidman defeated Bruno Silva by TKO after a series of punches. However, Silva quickly protested that he had been poked in the eye, which was confirmed on video playback.
After review, the official result was changed from a TKO victory for Weidman to a unanimous decision. Naturally, this bizarre moment sparked a lot of discussion on social media. Check out the reactions below.
Terrence McKinney
This referee is cheek
— Terrence McKinney (@twrecks155) March 31, 2024
Belal Muhammad
punch a hole in his averted eye
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 31, 2024
Justin Gaethje
Unfortunately, it looks like the UFC doesn’t want to replace those damn gloves.
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) March 31, 2024
derek brunson
Wow double eye sticks right through to the finish. That was wild!
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 31, 2024
Jared Gordon
What a strange night
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) March 31, 2024
Adrian Yanez
That’s a shame 😕
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) March 31, 2024
Alain Joubin
they are observing it. There may be a no contest. ??
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) March 31, 2024
Brian Kelleher
Also Porky Poke, what do we have here? Ko? A lever? Are you reviewing? (Laughs) What happened to the last guy who lost his salary?
— Brian Boom Kelleher (@brianboom135) March 31, 2024
Sodik Yusaf
That’s just the wrong guy.No matter what happens when I lose a battle, I think of Bruno.
— Sodiq Yusaf (@Super_Sodiq) March 31, 2024
nolan king
Chris Weidman finishes Bruno Silva with a blow in the third round. This building is vibrating. Replays show Weidman took two eye pokes before the finish. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) March 31, 2024
Matthew Wells
oh. Weidman poked Silva in the eye with both hands before the finishing scene. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) March 31, 2024
Simon Samano
That was a nasty eye poke by Weidman before the finish. If there is a replay, there is no need to receive the contest. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) March 31, 2024
nolan king
The results have changed. @BrendanFitzTV.
Chris Weidman won by unanimous decision. The committee moved to the scorecards at the time of the foul, and Weidman won the game intact. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) March 31, 2024
Danny Segura
Controversy aside, Weidman looked pretty good. He obviously wasn’t in his prime, but I thought it was a decent show from his side. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) March 31, 2024
damien brown
That won’t happen, but no one cares. He was moving up the rankings on the scorecards. I’d certainly see Chris Weidman getting the dub. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Damian Brown (@beatdown155) March 31, 2024
Mateus Nicolau
Absurd! For life, combo de duas dedadas no olho. Juice Debelia, no treatment is required. Bruno Blind needs tempo to recover. #UFCAtlanticCity #UFC Fight Pass Br
— Matheus Nicolau (@NicolauMatheus) March 31, 2024
charles johnson
Chris Weidman just played a full role in Captain Insano
Swipe Swipe ftw
— Charles “InnerG” Johnson (@InnerGmma) March 31, 2024
Jamahal Hill
🤠🤠🤠ðŸ¤
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) March 31, 2024
Will Brooks
I’m happy with everything Chris went through, but man, that was a nasty jab cross eye poke. https://t.co/XRL3m2MlyD
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) March 31, 2024
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