Sean Woodson defeats Charles Jourdain after a bizarre post-fight incident. (Photo: nine)
A Mix of Shock and Celebration Takes Center Stage in UFC 297 Featherweight Bout
Sean Woodson secured a hard-fought split decision victory at UFC 297, but the post-fight moments were nothing short of bizarre as confusion reigned supreme when the winner was announced. Charles Jourdain celebrated in the cage, seemingly convinced he had won, creating an unexpected twist after a closely contested bout.
Woodson’s Victory Amidst Chaos After Bruce Buffer confirmed the final 29-28 scorecard in favor of Woodson, Charles Jourdain’s celebratory reaction in the cage confused.
This led to a stunned Woodson walking away dejected until UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier clarified the outcome, awarding the victory to Woodson, despite the commotion from the Toronto crowd.
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The Sniper’s tactical domination throughout the fight, Woodson lived up to his nickname, “The Sniper,” effectively maintaining distance and landing the more effective shots. Jourdain struggled to breach this tactical advantage, resulting in a largely uneventful affair. Despite the confusion, it became evident that Woodson’s strategic control and precision were the deciding factors in the judges’ verdict.
An Unexpected Outcome Woodson’s victory further cemented his recent successful run, securing a 4-0-1 record in his last five fights. Conversely, Jourdain faced a setback, falling to 2-3 in his last five UFC performances. The unexpected turn of events created a talking point amidst an otherwise uneventful encounter.
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