Rob Font won a split decision against Jean Matsumoto in a hard-fought catchweight bout at UFC Seattle, with the intense final round delighting the crowd, although some disagreed with the judges’ decision.
Rob Font was all set to clash with Dominick Cruz at UFC Seattle. But plans changed, and he faced the undefeated Jean Matsumoto instead—a last-minute switcheroo! Despite Matsumoto pushing him to his limits, the seasoned Font squeaked out a win on the scorecards.
In a catchweight showdown that headlined Saturday’s Fight Night, Font snagged a split decision victory. It was no walk in the park. The heat cranked up in round three, both fighters trading blows in an epic, bloody finale. Seattle fans were loving every second! Ultimately, two judges gave it to Font, with round one tipping the scales his way.
The bout had UFC pros buzzing with excitement, though not everyone was sold on the judges’ call. Curious about their reactions? Dive into how fighters responded to both the fight and its controversial conclusion.