“The judge was horny” – Joe Rogan’s BIZZARE reaction after Tabatha Ricci gets 30-27 scorecard has fans in splits

Joe Rogan was perplexed by the scorecard of the UFC 295 fight between Loopy Godinez and Tabatha Ricci. Judging controversy in the UFC continues.


“The judge was horny” – Joe Rogan’s BIZZARE reaction after Tabatha Ricci gets 30-27 scorecard has fans in splits

Joe Rogan genuinely confused by Tabatha Ricci vs. Loopy Godinez scorecard (via X)

The MMA community became outraged at the judge’s scoring in the fight between women’s strawweight contenders. The fight in question was Loopy Godinez vs. Tabatha Ricci at UFC 295. The three-round fight ended in a split decision victory for Godinez, who received scores of 29-28 from two judges. The third judge, Bryan Miner, raised eyebrows and prompted controversy by scoring the bout to Ricci with a dubious score of 30-27. Even Joe Rogan was genuinely confused.

As Bruce Buffer called the results of the fight, Joe Rogan appeared confused. The 30-27 in favor of Tabatha Ricci was wild and had Rogan, as well as other fight fans, surprised. Loopy did eventually win the fight via split decision. However, this score put some questions on Judge Bryan Miner. 

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Godinez acknowledged the tight aspect of the bout in the post-fight octagon interview. She praised Ricci as a strong opponent and expressed her happiness with the four-fight winning run. She credited her accomplishments to hard work, dedication, and a supportive team.

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The contentious scoring at UFC 295 sparked debate about the responsibility of MMA judges. It also highlighted concerns about the standards used to evaluate fights. The event highlights the ongoing issues and controversies surrounding judging in sports.

Fight fans react to Joe Rogan’s reaction to Tabatha Ricci vs. Loopy Godinez scorecard at UFC 295

The fight between Tabatha Ricci and Loopy Godinez culminated after three intense back-and-forth rounds. Loopy Godinez emerged victorious in a split decision as the judges declared the fight in her favor. The controversial judging in the Loopy Godinez vs. Tabatha Ricci fight triggered an immediate and impassioned response from fans across social media platforms.

Fight fans react to Joe Rogan's confusion about Tabatha Ricci vs. Loopy Godinez fight scorecard UFC 295
Fight fans react to Joe Rogan’s confusion about Tabatha Ricci vs. Loopy Godinez fight scorecard (via ClutchPoints)

The online sphere became a virtual arena for MMA enthusiasts to vent their disbelief, frustration, and even outrage at the perceived discrepancies in the judges’ decisions. These are some of the reactions from the fans in response to Joe Rogan’s visible confusion:

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The event has once again emphasized the importance of discussions about improving the judging process. This was necessary in order to retain the integrity of MMA combat.

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