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Several fighters, including UFC legend Nate Diaz, disagreed with the outcome of Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Pimblett won the co-main event of the evening via a unanimous decision. However, many fans and pros disagreed with the outcome of what was a close contest.

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Pimblett and Gordon went toe to toe in the first two rounds. However, the third round was largely uneventful, with Gordon working Pimblett against the fence.

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UFC Legends react to Paddy Pimblett winning at UFC 282

Dominick Cruz, Nate Diaz, and Ben Askren, among others, called a foul on the decision awarding Pimblett a win. “The Baddy” won the fight 30-27, with all three judges awarding him all three rounds at UFC 282.

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Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz had a go at the judges after that decision.

Former UFC fighter Jake Shields also made some serious accusations, calling the decision “embarrassing judging.” He also wrote, “Paddy was gifted a decision because he brings in the money.”

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Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman had a single-word response to what he witnessed.

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Ben Askren openly disagreed with the decision and wanted to know the MMA community’s consensus.

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UFC lightweight Michael Johnson called the fight a robbery.

Paul Felder believed Gordon won the fight.

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Other UFC legends like Nate Diaz and Michael Bisping called out the decision in deleted tweets. UFC legend Cub Swanson wrote, “That was a terrible decision”. Meanwhile, Michael Bisping just wrote, “Wrong.”

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Nate Diaz simply wrote, “Bruh? You lost that fight.”

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How did you score Pimblett vs. Gordon? What are your thoughts on the decision? Let us know in the comments below.

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