Dana White expressed strong criticism of the delayed stoppage during UFC Fight Night in Austin, calling it “one of the worst I’ve ever seen.” As the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), White’s net worth was estimated at $500 million in August 2019.
Referee Kerry Hatley faced widespread backlash for allowing Jalin Turner to continue striking Bobby Green, who was unable to defend himself on the canvas. Dana White acknowledged Hatley’s mistake, stating that he does not feel good about it and deeming it a “definitely bad stoppage.”
Despite the controversy, Bobby Green managed to leave the Octagon without assistance and later congratulated Turner on the win in a social media post. Turner, acknowledging the situation, considered whether the fight should be stopped but also expressed concern about Green potentially recovering.
Former fighters, including Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier, criticized Hatley’s decision. Michael Bisping called it “disgusting” and emphasized the potential impact on fighters’ lives and long-term health. Daniel Cormier labeled it “one of the absolute worst stoppages in MMA history.”
UFC lightweight Chase Hooper deemed it “brutal,” emphasizing that Green was unable to intelligently defend himself, and Dustin Poirier described it as a “horrible stoppage.”
In other bouts, Arman Tsarukyan declared his ambition to become a champion after securing a first-round knockout against Beneil Dariush in the main event, expressing confidence that he is a top-five fighter and anticipating a title fight in the near future.
