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After controversial loss, Dominick Cruz claims ref smelled like 'alcohol and cigarettes'

Dominick Cruz wants the ref to be investigated after his loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC 249 on Saturday. Cruz — who lost after the ref stopped the fight late in the second round— claims referee Keith Peterson smelled like “alcohol and cigarettes” before the fight.

Cruz, 35, made that accusation during a post-fight interview.

Dominick Cruz says the no nonsense Keith Peterson smelled like alcohol and cigarettes #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/poQSfRvdwS

Cruz defends that accusation, too. When asked if Peterson actually smelled like alcohol and cigarettes, Cruz responds by saying, “Definitely.