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Dana White Slams Mario Yamasaki After Kevin Lee Stoppage Win over Michael Chiesa

UFC chief Dana White has lambasted referee Mario Yamasaki after the official's controversial call in UFC Fight Night 112's main event between Kevin Lee and Michael Chiesa.

Yamasaki came in for criticism after he called the bout in favour of Lee after he had secured a rear-naked choke on Chiesa near the end of Round 1; Chiesa, however, didn't appear to tap out or lose consciousness.

Needless to say, White wasn't pleased with the decision when he reflected on the fight on Instagram *Warning, contains expletive language*:

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