Few things infuriate MMA fans more than a fight being scored incorrectly, though the term “robbery” tends to be thrown around carelessly and is often steeped in bias. With Robbery Review, we’ll take a look back at controversial fights and determine whether the judges were rightly criticized for their decision or if pundits need to examine their own knee-jerk reactions.
You knew this one was coming.
It started with a rumble. UFC welterweight star Nick Diaz, dormant for ages, suddenly sent out the feelers for a 2021 comeback. Despite not fighting since January 2015, the elder Diaz brother’s presence always lingered in the MMA atmosphere and now the prayers of so many Diaz disciples had finally been answered: Big brother Nick was back.