UFC Vegas 21 was filled with controversy Saturday night, with Leon Edwards’ eye poke and Eryk Anders’ illegal knee leading to no-contests, and it was no different with Matheus Nicolau’s split-decision victory over Manel Kape.
Back in the octagon two and a half years after being cut by the UFC, Nicolau had his hand raised after two judges gave him the nod in rounds one and three. However, that was not the opinion of all 22 MMA journalists and outlets compiled by MMA Decision nor the majority of fans on Verdict.