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They said what?! Pros react to Derrick Lewis split decision win over Roy Nelson

Even though he struggled with Roy Nelson's takedowns, Derrick Lewis managed to convince two judges to bring home a split decision win at UFC Fight Night 90. Pro fighters did not agree with the call on Twitter.

Although Derrick Lewis struggled with Roy Nelson's takedowns in the second and third round, two judges believed he did enough with his striking to bring home a split decision win at UFC Fight Night 90. As close as the call was, most fighters did not agree with the result on Twitter.

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 8, 2016

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