Few things infuriate MMA fans more than a fight being scored incorrectly, though the term “robbery” tends to be thrown around carelessly and is often steeped in bias. With Robbery Review, we’ll take a look back at controversial fights and determine whether the judges were rightly criticized for their decision, or if pundits need to examine their own knee-jerk reactions.
When you go the distance as often as Benson Henderson does, you’re bound to have your fair share of close decisions. During his reign as UFC lightweight champion, “Smooth” had plenty, perhaps none more controversial than his third and final title defense, which took place against two-time Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez.