Just announced at the post fight press conference is information that will make Ian McCall fans happy. Due to a scoring error, a win for Demetrious Johnson was erroneously announced at the conclusion of his flyweight bout with McCall.
Based on information given at the post fight press conference, an April rematch appears to be on the horizon.
“Controversy seems to be stuck to us like glue these days,” says UFC President Dana White.
Based on the rules of the flyweight tournament, in the event of a draw, the contest would head into a sudden death round, with the winner of that round being scored as the winner.
“Things happen,” McCall said. “We’ll put on another show. I’m happy because I’m a little vindicated but we’ll do it again and that’s awesome.”
White did announce that the bout, featuring two of the top 125-pound fighters in the world, did win Fight of the Night honors. Submission of the Night went to Martin Kampmann for his main event stoppage of Thiago Alves. Knockout of the Night went to Joseph Benavidez for his 2nd round KO. All fight night bonuses are worth $50,000 at this event.
Additionally, White confirmed that both McCall and Johnson would receive their win bonus, despite neither man getting the win.
When asked how he scored the bout, White declined to give his opinion. “It doesn’t matter. I’m not a judge. I went through this sh– last week.”
Ian McCall stayed collected when asked about the emotions he was feeling after hearing the decision. “Whenever I get to fight again. I’m just excited to be here. I get to do this again and make more money? Cool. I’m all in.”
Demetrious Johnson, the announced winner, was less thrilled with the news. “It sucks honestly. It is what it is, you know?”
More information to come as it breaks.
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