WATCH: “It’s so loud fans thought Jourdain won” – Bruce Buffer and referee confuse WILD Toronto crowd at UFC 297 after Charles Jourdain vs Sean Woodson fight

A strange post-fight moment happened at UFC 297. Uncertainty reigned supreme after featherweights Charles Jourdain and Sean Woodson fought hard. While Woodson won by split decision, the euphoria in the Toronto audience reached such a pitch that even legendary UFC commentator Bruce Buffer and the referee were powerless to stop the chaos.

The fight saw Woodson win after two judges scored it 29-28 in his favor. However, the moment of victory turned into a scene of uncertainty. As Buffer announced the final 29-28 scorecard in favor of Woodson, the loud crowd shouts drowned out his voice, creating a chaotic environment inside the cage. In reaction to the uproar, many believed they heard Jourdain won. Charles Jourdain lifted his hands triumphantly, convinced he had won the fight. Woodson, disappointed, started walking away, presumably uninformed of the judges’ judgment. The Toronto crowd remains strong and loud.

This ended when UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier intervened and informed both competitors of the true winner. It became clear that the crowd’s enthusiastic response had resulted in a misunderstanding, forcing Woodson and Jourdain to react hastily to the announcement.

Woodson acknowledged the misunderstanding, stating he had heard the request for a split decision. This left cause for confusion regarding the outcome of the bout. Despite the chaos, Woodson’s triumph was finally validated, with two judges voting 29-28 for him and the third voting 29-28 for Jourdain.

Fight fans react to the confusion after the fight between Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson

Fans at UFC 297 witnessed a chaotic post-fight scene following the fight between Charles Jourdain and Sean Woodson. The uncertainty, caused by the crowd’s loud cheering and the announcer’s pronouncement, triggered a furious reaction from the Toronto audience. This was ultimately settled after intervention by Daniel Cormier. However, this spurred intense arguments and theories on social media.

Social media platforms quickly became a battleground for fans reacting to the unexpected turn of events. Some fight fans found this humorous. Others felt that this would be traumatic for the winning fighter. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

It has become clear that the uncertainty has left an indelible mark on the UFC community. The event at UFC 297 demonstrated not just the Toronto crowd’s enthusiasm and intensity but also the difficulties officials and broadcasters confront while keeping control during high-stakes moments.

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