Kaan Ofli wins disputed decision at UFC 325 Sydney, sparks “robbery” debate

Kaan Ofli walked out of UFC 325 in Sydney with a decision win, but the result immediately became one of the night’s most debated moments. Many in the crowd and plenty watching at home felt his opponent had done enough to get the nod, turning the outcome into a “robbery” conversation almost as soon as it was read, even if the fight itself was competitive.

Over the rounds, Ofli did what he always does well. He stayed busy, kept pressure in the fight, and made sure there were long stretches where his work rate was hard to ignore. The problem was that his opponent appeared to land the cleaner, more eye-catching offense in key exchanges, creating rounds where impact looked to outweigh volume. In close fights, that difference in how rounds are judged can decide everything.

When the scorecards came back for Ofli, the reaction was sharp. It was not personal, it was about the scoring. A lot of fans believed the other corner had won more of the meaningful moments and should have been rewarded for it.

For Ofli, it is still a victory and it counts, but it is also the type of win that comes with noise. The respectful truth is this. In MMA, close rounds get interpreted differently, judging is imperfect, and sometimes the official result does not match the consensus view. Ofli cannot control the scorecards, only his performance, and the best way to quiet the debate is the same for any fighter in this spot. Come back, win clearly, and remove doubt.

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