Torrez Finney’s UFC debut at UFC Vegas 105 was controversial, as his wrestling-focused performance led to a split decision victory over Robert Valentin, sparking debate and criticism on social media regarding the judges’ scorecards.
Torrez Finney’s debut in the UFC was unforgettable, for reasons both good and bad. Finally stepping into the octagon at UFC Vegas 105, his match against Robert Valentin certainly caught attention.
Finney’s wrestling-heavy approach left some unimpressed, sparking a flurry of social media comments. The real drama unfolded post-fight when the judges’ scorecards were revealed. Despite a split decision favoring Finney with two 29-28 scores, judge Tony Weeks saw it differently, awarding all rounds to Valentin.
Corey Anderson didn’t hold back on Twitter: “Fire that judge on sight.” His sentiment echoed across the platform as fans and fighters reacted to the unusual scoring.
Tyson Chartier chimed in, baffled by the 30-27 score for Valentin. “Not saying it was exciting,” he tweeted, “but there is no way he won all 3 rounds.” The hashtag #ufcvegas105 trended as opinions poured in.
Sodiq Yusuff speculated, “Tony weeks must hate wrestling.” Later adding, “Oh they said he’s a boxing judge.” His tweets highlighted the perceived bias against grappling.
Derek Brunson humorously noted Finney’s lack of striking: “Man out here doing side quests for Guinness World Records.” A jab at Finney’s unconventional fight style.
Casey O’Neill expressed mixed feelings: “Damn Torres finney style is hard to watch. Dominant, but hard to watch.” The fight’s divisive nature was clear among viewers and peers alike.