UFC on FOX

[MMA_scientist]

Yeah, it is tough, I am pretty sure I am going to hang my hopes on Lawlor, it is really my only shot. I might look into SF, but I planned on sitting that out.

[Thewisemann]

im liking Weidman i may bet him

[MMA_scientist]

im liking Weidman i may bet him

I like Weidman IRL too, but Lawlor has a shot and he is +300

[SPX]

Lawlor or nothing, in my opinion.

[MMA_scientist]

That is how I fee now too. At first I though Weidman was lock of the night, but after consideration, I think Lawlor has value. You guys talked me down from the ledge. I think Weidman may surprise us with his hands though even if he can't get the takedown.

[edman5555]

weidman looked tentative against sakara in the opening frames. could be first time jitters. Against doerkson he looked unfazed. that may be because of the jiu jitsu doerkson usually employs not scaring him as much as sakaras hands.

[Vandelay]

Weidman never faced doerksen

[edman5555]

bongfeldt

[edman5555]

just read some pbp's Tom lawlor. He faced Doerkson. He also dropped him with a punch before getting subbed. He also dropped A train with punches. He def has some power in his hands. Weidman is still very new.

[SPX]

The management team of UFC featherweight Mackens Semerzier has filed an appeal with the California State Athletic Commission following Semerzier’s controversial loss to Robert Peralta at UFC on Fox 1 last Saturday.

SuckerPunch Entertainment Managing Partner Brian Butler-Au confirmed Tuesday to Sherdog.com that an appeal has been filed.

Semerzier was defeated by Peralta at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. After two hard-fought rounds saw both men hit the canvas, the 145-pounders exchanged hard shots in the third frame. During a flurry, the top of Peralta’s head accidentally struck Semerzier on the temple, buckling Semerzier’s legs and allowing his foe to finish him off.

In real time, it looked as though Semerzier was simply felled by one of Peralta’s punches. However, upon review using instant replay, it appeared it was actually Peralta’s head which caused the knockdown. As referee John McCarthy did not see the accidental collision of heads, the fight was ruled as a technical knockout victory for Peralta.

Butler told Sherdog.com that the CSAC confirmed it has received the appeal. Additionally, Butler asserted that he plans to follow up with CSAC Director George Dodd.

“What happened to Mackens was a very unfortunate accident,” said Butler. “We hope the CSAC sees how clear this case is and does what is right. I don't think you can have a stronger case to show that the end of this fight was caused by the foul. We would like this turned into a no-contest, and then aim for a rematch as soon as possible. We think Mackens and the fans deserve to see how this fight would have ended without the foul.”

[Svino]

If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an accidental foul, as determined by the referee, is severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout shall result in a no contest if stopped before two rounds have been completed in a three round bout or if stopped before three rounds have been completed in a five round bout.

If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an accidental foul, as determined by the referee, is severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout shall result in a technical decision awarded to the contestant who is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped only when the bout is stopped after two rounds of a three round bout, or three rounds of a five round bout have been completed.

Incomplete rounds should be scored utilizing the same criteria as the scoring of other rounds up to the point said incomplete round is stopped.


So does Peralta win 29-28, since he was winning the third before the headbutt? Or will they call it a NC, since the ref didn't call it as a foul at the time?

[Ludo]

I doubt they overturn it. They'll probably collect the judges scorecards and apply those accordingly.

[SPX]

Well in a situation like this, did the judges even render a score for the third round? I would think not. If that's the case, it seems like the only options are to change it to an NC or let it stand as it is.

[Svino]

Score only the 1st two rounds and call it a 19-19 draw?

[SPX]

I think the point is that you have to have a score for the third round, one way or the other.