The Misfits have been going wild with their numbered 22nd event inside the AO Arena in Manchester, England. While some thrilling scraps have stolen the spotlight, controversy has also been a major theme of the night. And with Luke Rockhold and Darren Till still yet to make their walkouts, fan frustration has already boiled over—this time during the Ty Mitchell vs. Sean Hempell fight.

Chaos began earlier in the prelims when Carla Jade had a heated post-fight clash with ‘Lil Bellsy.’ Things escalated further in the Chase DeMoor vs. Natan Marcoń showdown, which ended abruptly after a doctor stopped the fight following a crushing uppercut from DeMoor. Ending up in a post-fight brawl between them. But if anyone thought the drama would cool down afterward, they were mistaken.

Misfits Boxing, co-founded by KSI along with Mams Taylor and the Sauerland brothers, is known for mixing traditional boxing with influencer and celebrity spectacle under a DAZN X-Series deal. Their “Ring of Thrones” card was stacked with ex-UFC stars and reality personalities.

The third bout of the night saw Ty Mitchell and Sean Hempell battle through all 10 rounds for the MFB Pro Super Middleweight Title. Fans, however, grew restless as Mitchell relied heavily on the clinch throughout the fight. To make matters worse, there was even a moment when he fell out of the ring, stalling the action and testing the patience of the Manchester crowd.

Oddsmakers had Hemphill as a heavy favorite entering the bout — listed around –450 — making Mitchell’s controversial split decision even more shocking to fans. The judges scored it 98-95, 95-96, and 96-94 in Mitchell’s favor. But that decision immediately sparked backlash, especially online. Fans following the event closely were quick to voice their disagreement, with many calling the outcome daylight robbery. So, let’s take a look at how netizens reacted.

Fans react to Ty Mitchell’s controversial victory at the Misfits & DAZN X Series 22: Ring of Thrones event  

One fan quickly jumped online to write, “Ty Mitchell fell off the ring!!” after the English boxer unexpectedly tumbled outside the ropes. It didn’t take long for another to chime in, sarcastically calling him “the smartest time waster.” That sentiment only grew louder when a fan added, “He was hurt to the body clearly and faked a fall to get extra time.”

Now, it’s true Mitchell was hurt, but whether he slipped out of the ring deliberately to buy recovery time remains pure speculation. Still, frustration shifted from Mitchell to the officials when one user blasted the decision, posting: “Daylight robbery. Clueless judges!” after the split decision win was announced in Mitchell’s favor.

But that wasn’t the end of it. Another fan went as far as labeling the entire event rigged, writing: “RIGGED A–S FIGHT! F–K MISFITS.” Meanwhile, a more detailed critique surfaced as one fan asked, “How there wasn’t a point deduction after those last clinches is blasphemy,” calling out the referees for ignoring repeated holding.

On X and Reddit, the fandom split the blame — some blamed Mitchell’s tactics and poor officiating, while others defended his strategic ring control. One Reddit thread even compared Mitchell’s tactics to classic “rope-a-dope” strategies, suggesting fans are passionately dissecting every clinch and fall in real time.

With that, Misfits 22 finds itself at the center of yet another heated controversy—one that’s sure to grab headlines. But beyond the ring, Misfits delivered its other usual ingredients: a backstage brawl between Luke Rockhold and Dillon Danis, and a massive knockout finish as Darren Till floored Rockhold cold in the main event — adding fuel to the wild, unpredictable energy of the night.