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No matter what the official scorecards read, the main event of UFC 215 was always going to be shrouded in controversy.
In the end, it was Amanda Nunes who emerged the victor, narrowly defeating Valentina Shevchenko via split decision in a back-and-forth contest on Saturday night. But while “The Lioness” retained her UFC women’s bantamweight title, the result was one that left the challenger enraged and split the fight community right down the middle, with some agreeing that Nunes deserved the nod and others vocally protesting what they believed to be a robbery of a decision.
See how the pros reacted to Nunes’ divisive victory below, plus the best of the rest from the UFC’s debut in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
AMANDA NUNES DEF. VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO
The boo’s are ridiculous. This is such a technical fight.
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) September 10, 2017
3-2 Valentina Shevchenko. Could it be 4-1 each cage/ takedown in the 4th no punches thrown! #UFC215 #andnew
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 10, 2017
Only thing clear about main event fight decision was that it was a close fight. #UFC215
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) September 10, 2017
I think she just got robbed tho ♂️
— AlexSpartanNicholson (@spartanlife32) September 10, 2017
RAFAEL DOS ANJOS DEF. NEIL MAGNY
HENRY CEJUDO DEF. WILSON REIS
Something about Henry reminds me of someone’s style…
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) September 10, 2017
Gonna have to run Cejudo vs DJ back again.. Cejudo looked great tonight
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) September 10, 2017
Cejudo brings life into the flyweight division. No running around, straight town to business. very sharp he was tonight #ufc215
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) September 10, 2017
Feel like that was an early stoppage but always proud of @wilsonreis7. Hardest working MFer in the game & I’m inspired by him daily #UFC215
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) September 10, 2017
Well, Cejudo looked like a different dude tonight. Much improved offensively and defensively. #UFC215
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) September 10, 2017
ILIR LATIFI DEF. TYSON PEDRO
Pedro’s legs looks like he has black tights on. Crazy tattoos.
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) September 10, 2017
Tyson Pedro’s tat game is next level! Nice!
— walt harris (@thebigticket205) September 10, 2017
If Pedro can avoid damage from sparring big dudes hard in the gym he’ll be serious contender, serious set of skills.
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) September 10, 2017
JEREMY STEPHENS DEF. GILBERT MELENDEZ
Let’s hope there’s no permanent damage to that leg. Gil has always been an awesome fighter to watch. Stephens was excellent tonight. #UFC215
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) September 10, 2017
Holy shit man Jeremy fought beautifully, but Do you understand what Gilbert just gutted thru ???? Amazing show of Heart
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) September 10, 2017
Please get that ref out for the rest of the fights!
— Angela Magana (@AngelaMagana1) September 10, 2017
Jesus Christ Gilbert has the heart of three giants! Wow!
— walt harris (@thebigticket205) September 10, 2017
Great heart showed by Melendez. But he just lost at 145 and ain’t won a fight in like 2 yrs so time give that #14 LW ranking to someone else
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) September 10, 2017
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