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.

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.

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.

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

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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.”

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

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

UFC lightweight Michael Johnson called the fight a robbery.

Paul Felder believed Gordon won the fight.

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.”

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.