Bedford (pictured) had a no-contest against Yahya. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
Johnny Bedford was angry after his fight at UFC Fight Night 39, this Friday (11), in Abu Dhabi. The North American was confident that he would be named the winner in the fight against Rani Yaya, but was surprised by the announcement that it was a no-contest (fight without result).
All this because Bedford knocked out the Brazilian with an unintentional headbutt. Even though the images made it clear that it was an illegal coup, Bedford considered that he should have been declared the winner. His anger became clear in the Octagon, when he said that the decision was “crazy” and that he had knocked out Yahya fairly.
Later, the American posted on his Twitter his desire to have a rematch with Yahya, mentioning Dana White and Sean Shelby, responsible for marrying the fights in the lighter categories.
What do you think #ufc fans..rematch in San Antonio in June? @ufc @danawhite @seanshelby . Let's see what happens in my backyard #co again.
— BrutalJohnnyBedford (@BrutalBedford) April 11, 2014
“UFC fans, what do you think? A rematch in San Antonio in June? Let's see what happens in my backyard. Knockout again.”
The fans' response was not what Bedford had hoped for. Several internet users harshly criticized the fighter – some even insulting him.
@BrutalBedford you didnt touch him until after the stoppage. It was a headbutt. you are being ridiculous.
—Handsome Pat Fannin (@parliam3ntfunk) April 11, 2014
“You didn’t touch him [Yahya] until he stopped. It was a headbutt, you’re being ridiculous.”
@BrutalBedford not to mention u were also doin the stanky leg when u headbutted him.so dont brag about ko'ing him when u were just as rocked
— Elias Ruest (@elias_ruest) April 11, 2014
“Not to mention that you were also groggy when you headbutted him. So don’t brag about knocking him out, since you got dizzy yourself.”
@BrutalBedford @MMAFighting @ufc @danawhite @seanshelby if you want home court advantage, behave like a professional.
— Amy (@dryhoppedvegan) April 11, 2014
“If you want to have the home court advantage, behave like a professional.”
@BrutalBedford @ufc @danawhite @seanshelby I like you Johnny, but you should know a headbutt is illegal. You shouldn't be mad.
— Championship Rounds (@Champion_Rounds) April 11, 2014
“I like you, Johnny, but you should know that headbutting is illegal. You shouldn’t be mad.”
Even the profile of UFC on FOX, a broadcaster that broadcasts some events in the United States, disagreed with Bedford's stance.
I don't understand Bedford's case. You can't win via headbutt, dude. Calm down.
— UFCONFOX (@UFCONFOX) April 11, 2014
“I don't understand Bedford's argument. You can't win a fight with a headbutt, man. Calm down."
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