Controversy! UFC fighter's appeal denied by the Athletic Commission for a change in the result; understand why.

The Padilla vs. Mederos fight ended in a draw at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Chris Padilla He was unsuccessful in his attempt to secure another victory in the world's largest MMA organization. At UFC 327, an event held in April in Miami (USA), the athlete was involved in a battle with... MarQuel Mederoswhich ended in a majority tie. Feeling wronged, the athlete decided to protest to the Florida Athletic Commission, but the effort was in vain.

Padilla's own team informed the website 'MMA Fighting' that the organization did not accept the appeal presented and, therefore, the result of the fight stands. The athlete's attempt to change the draw to a victory is understandable, since he was announced by Bruce Buffer as the winner of the duel by majority decision and was even interviewed as such.

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However, during the show, though not immediately, the broadcast team announced that the fight had been reviewed and the result changed. Interestingly, many fans and MMA professionals had declared Padilla the undisputed winner, justifying his complaint. But now, the fighter, even though dissatisfied, will have to accept the majority draw.

How is Padilla doing?

Despite the frustration with the Florida Athletic Commission's decision, Chris Padilla He's having a good run in his career and is an interesting athlete for fans to watch. Competing in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), the 30-year-old American is undefeated in the UFC, with four wins and one draw.