The choice of Steve Mazzagatti as the central referee for the fight José Aldo e Frankie Edgar generates controversy even before the start of the duel. UFC president, Dana White, does not hide his dissatisfaction with the selection of the mediator who, according to him, is the “worst referee in history”.
“I could talk for 45 minutes about mistakes made by referees who work in Nevada (the North American state where the fight will take place). And now Steve Mazzagatti will arbitrate between José Aldo e Frankie Edgar. What else do I need to say? As a prosecutor, I can't do anything. But fighters can. They can say they don’t want Mazzagatti acting in their fights”, he said. “If I were a fighter, the last thing I would want when I entered the Octagon would be to see Steve Mazzagatti refereeing,” added White, in an interview with the North American website “5th Round”. "
the duel between José Aldo e Frankie Edgar It is valid for the organization's featherweight belt (up to 66 kg.) and will be the main attraction of UFC 156, an event that takes place next Saturday (02), in Las Vegas. Check out the full event card below:
Main Card
Rashad evans vs. Rogério Minotouro;
alistair overeem vs. Antonio Pezão;
Jon Fitch vs. Demian Maia;
Joseph Benavidez vs. Ian McCall;
Preliminary Card
Evan dunham vs. Gleison Tibau;
Jay Hieron vs. Tyron woodley;
Bobby Green vs. Jacob Volkmann;
Yves Edwards vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg;
Chico Camus vs. Dustin Kimura;
Edwin Figueroa vs. Francisco Rivera;
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