King Green Expresses Frustration Following Early Stoppage at UFC 332
King Green expressed frustration over the first-round stoppage of his UFC 332 bout against Esteban Ribovics, stating he would have preferred the referee let the fight continue.
Veteran lightweight King Green has publicly addressed his first-round loss to Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332, expressing dissatisfaction with the officiating. Following the event, which took place this past Saturday, Green took to social media to voice his opinion regarding referee Herb Dean’s decision to halt the contest.
Green, who was dropped multiple times during the opening frame before the stoppage, stated he felt a bit frustrated by the referee's intervention. The fighter indicated that he would have preferred the opportunity to continue competing, specifically noting that he wanted to be allowed to go out on his shield. Green felt that he still had a chance to mount a comeback despite the damage absorbed during the exchanges with Ribovics.
While the result stands as an official first-round stoppage victory for Ribovics, Green's comments highlight the ongoing discourse surrounding referee discretion in high-stakes bouts. As of now, the result remains unchanged in the official UFC records.
Source: MMA Fighting.
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