ABU DHABI – When the judges’ scores were announced by Bruce Buffer after Alexander Volkanovski ’s featherweight title rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 251, one man in particular was left dismayed by the decision. UFC president Dana White admitted after the event that he wasn’t impressed with the outcome of the night’s co-main event clash, which saw Volkanovski edge a split decision verdict to retain the 145-pound strap. Holloway dropped Volkanovski in each of the first two rounds, but the Australian rallied in the championship rounds to leave an element of doubt when the scores were totaled. But, based on his reaction when quizzed about the result at the post-fight press conference, White wasn’t in agreement with the two judges who scored the fight for Volkanovski. Related Alexander Volkanovski 'happy to finish the chapter' with Max Holloway after UFC 251 win Twitter reacts to Alexander Volkanovski's narrow title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 251 UFC 251 results: Alexander Volkanovski wins razor-thin decision over Max Holloway “Listen, man, you can’t leave it to these guys,” he told reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage at Flash Forum. “We’ve got some bad judging

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UFC 251: Dana White unhappy with judging in Volkanovski-Holloway title rematch – MMA Junkie

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