'Wow that decision': Fighters react to Sean Strickland's stunning upset of Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328
Sean Strickland pulls off a stunning upset against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328!
Joshua Van defended his flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328, but the fight ended controversially when the referee stopped it in the fifth round despite Taira still being in the fight. Reactions from fighters and fans expressed frustration over the stoppage, questioning the referee's decision.
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Do the refs have the power in a fight ?âŠor do the fighters?
â Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) May 10, 2026 Listen, incredible fight, but Tatsuro Taira fought his fuckin balls off for 20+ minutes and youâre going to stop the fight like that?! Fân b/s man. Congrats to both warriors! Helluva fight! #UFC328
â Dustin Jacoby đșđž (@thehanyakdj) May 10, 2026 Yup good stoppage bruh was getting battered đ„đ„đ„gotta respect van now đ
â Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) Taira recovered from the third u gotta let him try to recover there
Joshua Van defended his flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira, winning by TKO after a controversial stoppage in the fifth round.
The stoppage was controversial because many believed Taira was still capable of fighting, especially since the judges had the score tied at 2-2 before the final round.
Fighters reacted with mixed feelings; some supported the stoppage while others felt Taira deserved the chance to continue after his performance in the earlier rounds.
Two judges had the fight scored 2-2 going into the fifth round, indicating it was a very close contest.
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â Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 10, 2026 Two judges had it tied heading into R5, whch I agree with. Very close fight though. Came down to the last round and Van proved he's the best in the world at 125 lbs.
â Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) May 10, 2026 I thought it was too soon.
Sounds like Anik did too.
â Carbazel MMA đ„ (@Carbazel) May 10, 2026 I really donât understand why the ref stopped the fight, because if anything, a stoppage in the third round wouldâve been more justified than this.#UFC328
â Giorgi Kokiashvili đŹđȘ (@iHeartGeorgius1) May 10, 2026 In a title fight I donât think you should stop it there but it was only going to get worse for Taira
â Super FanđźđȘ (@McGregorRousey2) May 10, 2026 Would have liked to have seen Taira get to fight a little longer he showed how tough he was in the third so somewhat of a anti climatic finish but Van looked amazing #UFC328
â Benny P đŠđș (@Bendaman2001) May 10, 2026 These guys are going to meet again in the future I believe that
â Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) May 10, 2026 **For complete UFC 328 results, coverage and highlights click HERE.**