Kevin Christian goes unconscious, is submitted, and the referee takes too long to stop the fight at UFC Vegas 110. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News
Kevin Christian's UFC debut ended dramatically and controversially this Saturday (1st), at UFC Vegas 110. The Brazilian was submitted by Billy Elekana at the end of the first round, after taking a heavy blow and being caught in a rear-naked choke.
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The referee, however, was slow to stop the fight, even after Kevin tapped out. The incident generated a strong reaction from the public and criticism of the refereeing. In his career, Kevin now has nine wins and three losses.
Elekana, in turn, secured its second consecutive victory at the company, boasting a record of ten wins and two losses.
Kevin Christian is knocked out in his UFC debut after refereeing error.
The duel, valid for the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) and which closed the preliminary card, began at a studied pace. Both athletes exchanged few blows in the initial minutes, trying to understand their opponent's timing. But the calm didn't last long: Elekana connected with a right cross that immediately knocked the Brazilian down.
Taking advantage of the moment, the American went for his opponent's back and locked in a rear-naked choke. Kevin tried to resist, even tapping out, but the referee didn't react. The fighter ended up passing out, and the fight was only stopped seconds later, amidst boos from the audience.
'Korean Khabib' starts better, but Timmy Cuamba turns it around and wins.
'Korean Khabib' starts better, but Timmy Cuamba turns it around and wins. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News
Hailed as a promising talent in Asian MMA, Chang Ho Lee, nicknamed the 'Korean Khabib' for his fighting style based on takedowns and ground control, was ultimately defeated by Timmy Cuamba at UFC Vegas 110 in a bantamweight bout (up to 61,2 kg). The fight was decided by points, with a unanimous victory for the American after three rounds.
The South Korean started better, taking Cuamba's back in the first round and threatening to finish. But the scenario quickly changed. Showing improvement in his striking and grappling, the American turned the fight around and made Lee "taste his own medicine." Cuamba managed to defend takedown attempts, control the pace both standing and on the ground, and apply pressure until the end of the fight.
With this result, Cuamba's record reaches 10 wins and 3 losses, while Ho Lee suffers his second career defeat, now with 11 wins.
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