UFC Kansas City delivered a night of thrilling fights for the fans, but it wasn’t without its share of controversy. The event, held at the T-Mobile Center, started off on a shaky note, with the opening match between Joselyne Edwards and Lucie Pudilová proving to be a contentious affair.

The fight began with a bang, with both fighters showing tremendous energy and toe-to-toe action. Although the 27-year-old Edwards appeared dominant in the beginning, Pudilová gained momentum and had an edge later in the fight. However, the fight ended in a split decision, with the referee raising the Panamanian fighter’s hand, leading to a massive backlash from the MMA community. The judging controversy left everyone questioning the fairness of the fight.

Scorecard for Edwards vs. Pudilová:

As the dust settles, Edwards has come clean on her controversial win, acknowledging that it was a close call.

Joselyne Edwards speaks up against the criticism

Taking to her Instagram following the backlash from her win against Lucie Pudilova, Joselyne Edwards released a statement expressing her gratitude towards her fans who celebrated her victory, as well as her opponent. First, she thanked her supporters, but post that, she addressed all the criticism she was receiving.

The 27-year-old also discussed the hate she received, stating, “stop the insults and hatred and all that bad energy towards me. I didn’t make the decision, at the end the W I have, I can’t do anything against. I WILL ONLY SAY SOMETHING TO THE FANS, IF THEY WANT TO BE RESPECTED RESPECT ALSO!”

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The Panamanian fighter also put forth a wish for a rematch against Lucie Pudilová and mentioned that this is not how she would like the fight to end. Lastly, she also stated she wouldn’t apologize for as she hasn’t done anything wrong.

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It’s clear that Edwards is not taking the criticism lightly, but she is handling it with grace and dignity. While it was certainly a close fight, decisions like this one always seem to bring divided opinions and controversy.

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