Jon Anik Baffled by Mohammad Yahya’s Injury While Din Thomas Shouts “Leave the Referees Alone”

Jon Anik Baffled by Mohammad Yahya’s Injury While Din Thomas Shouts “Leave the Referees Alone”

Saturday’s UFC event in Abu Dhabi delivered plenty of excitement, but one featherweight bout stood out, and for unsettling reasons —  Steven Nguyen’s TKO win over Mohammad Yahya has drawn backlash, especially after Yahya was dropped six times. He suffered a badly swollen eye before the referee finally waved it off in the third round, and the brutal damage sparked heated debate about fighter safety and whether the officiating failed to step in so…

Broadcaster Jon Anik questions fighter safety protocols after senseless UFC Abu Dhabi massacre - ‘What are we doing?’

UFC broadcaster Jon Anik has weighed in on the two-round demolition of Steven Nguyen vs. Mohammad Yahya

Jon Anik open to knockdown rule in MMA after Steven Nguyen-Mohammed Yahya controversy: 'It does exist for a reason'

UFC commentator Jon Anik is open to the idea of a knockdown rule in MMA after watching the Steven Nguyen-Mohammed Yahya fight.

Ex-UFC champ praises Jason Herzog for controversial UFC Abu Dhabi reffing... 'Wish I got a fair shake like that'

Aljamain Sterling would like more referees to let fights go on as long as Jason Herzog did when a UFC Abu Dhabi athlete suffered 8 knockdowns.

Jon Anik Questions Referee Jason Herzog’s Late Stoppage in Steven Nguyen’s Brutal UFC Abu Dhabi Win Over Mohammad Yahya

Jon Anik, a lead UFC commentator, called out referee Jason Herzog for not stopping a brutal fight at UFC Abu Dhabi sooner. Steven Nguyen knocked down Mohammad Yahya six times, leaving Yahya with a swollen eye. Anik questioned fighter safety, saying the fight went too long. He also blamed Yahya’s corner for not ending it ...