Dennis Buzukja expressed disappointment following his loss to Bogdan Grad at UFC Belgrade, questioning the manner in which the bout concluded. The Albanian fighter, who trains in the United States, stated that he did not display any visible signs of submission during the decisive action in the second round, yet the referee intervened to stop the fight, awarding the victory to Grad via submission. In a social media statement, Buzukja thanked his supporters and acknowledged his disappointment while confirming his acceptance of the outcome as part of professional combat sports.
He remarked, “I don’t know what to say. It was a real fight and I entered the ring to win or die. I don’t understand how it was stopped and the victory was taken from me in that manner, without giving any sign of submission.”
Buzukja’s defeat in Belgrade, specifically the referee’s decision, has generated considerable controversy within the MMA community.
The differing accounts regarding the stoppage have led to discussion surrounding the officiating during the bout between Buzukja and Grad.
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