In the co-main event of tonight's UFC Fight Night 42, Ross Pearson seemed to have fought his way to a clear cut decision win over Diego Sanchez. The judges cage side, however, seemed to disagree and awarded Sanchez a split decision win. (27-30, 30-27, 29-28).
The event took place in Sanchez's hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico and it definitely seemed like a hometown decision to those watching at home.
Of course, with any controversy, Twitter went crazy:
AshMeikle: 1 of the 160 family members that Diego Sanchez had coming to the event tonight/today was THAT judge. #UFCFightNight #MMA
@MMAJunkieDann: In fairness, media split on Sanchez-Pearson. And by 'split,' I mean just 11 of 12 scored it 30-27 for Pearson:
MMA Decisions - UFC Fight Night 42: Diego Sanchez def. Ross Pearson
@ItsMikeFagan: Round-by-round stats from FightMetric. Spoiler: Ross outlands Diego in every round. pic.twitter.com/Qf8uU63bxZ
@NotoriousNewell: Diego is SO F'N AWESOME BUUUTTTTTTT.........when did punching someone in their arms score more points then punching someone in their head?
@ArielHelwani: Florian: "A 30-27 for Diego Sanchez? Those judges should be ashamed."
@dc_mma: Wait...... What! Diego won?
@UFConFOX: Diego Sanchez def. Ross Pearson via (hometown) split-decision 30-27, 27-30, 29-28. Pretty atrocious call IMO. #UFCFightNight
@LVFightShop: Um, what!!!!??? I love Diego. But, no way he won that.
@MMAdamMartin: Diego Sanchez wins a robbery decision. Is anyone surprised? 30-27 Sanchez is the worst card of the year. Absolutely sickening.
@JeremyBotter: That's a clear and easy 30-27 for Pearson. Which means Diego will take the split.
@BrianStann: Any demons I had were exorcised the night Diego Sanchez walked out with that cross for his fight, lets see what he does tonight
@MattMitrione: WORST DECISION EVER
@DuaneBangCom: What?
@CungLe185: I got to question that call. That is why they say never leave it in the judges hands.
@TJ_Grant: Worst Decision ever!!
@mmasarah: Omg how did 2 judges score that fight 30-27 Sanchez? That’s insane and one of the worst robberies. Poor Pearson #ufcfightnight
@Pit_Master: Those judges are complete blind retarded morons what a fucking disgrace...