Ex-UFC champion drops bold take on Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev refereeing controversy

Ex-UFC champion drops bold take on Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev refereeing controversy

According to referee Herb Dean, his fellow official Marc Goddard was right to stand up Dricus du Plessis during his UFC 319 fight against Khamzat Chimaev.

UFC 319 referee Marc Goddard gets support amid debate involving Khamzat Chimaev

UFC 319 referee Marc Goddard was criticized for standing Khamzat Chimaev up a few times, but a popular official is coming to his defense.

Paddy Pimblett Says Khamzat Chimaev’s 'One-Sided Beatdown' of Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 Shows 'Levels of the Game'

Paddy Pimblett praised Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant performance against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319, where Chimaev won the middleweight title. On his YouTube channel, he called it a grappling showcase and took a jab at Chimaev’s cornerman, Arman Tsarukyan, fueling their lightweight rivalry. Chimaev landed 12 takedowns and controlled Du Plessis for over 21 minutes, ...