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UFC won’t replace ‘Fight Island’ judges despite UFC 251 controversy

There was a bit of controversy at UFC 251, including the co-headliner title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. The reigning champion successfully defended his belt via split decision, a verdict that many thought could’ve gone the other way.

Even UFC president Dana White pointed out the “bad judging” for the said fight. One of the officials in question is Mark Collett, who had Volkanovski winning the last three rounds with an overall tally of 48-47. He was also the lone judge that scored it for Jessica Andrade in her split decision loss to Rose Namajunas.