Joe Rogan and many MMA fans agree that Jared Gordon deserves a win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282, a decision that instantly outraged the MMA community.

As UFC returns to the U.S. for the third Noche UFC event in San Antonio, all eyes are on another major matchup involving Mexican fighters.

The Controversial Decision: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon

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The UFC 282 co-main event between Jared Gordon and Paddy Pimblett remains one of the most controversial fights of 2022. Despite Gordon's strong performance, all three judges scored the fight in favor of Pimblett, leaving fans stunned.

As Bloody Elbow reported, Joe Rogan was particularly vocal in expressing his disbelief during the event. On his podcast, he criticized the decision, saying,

Jared Gordon got f—- and that's unfortunate. I don't like when someone gets by just because they're famous and they have this big personality, and everybody loves them.

Nate Diaz Joins the Backlash

UFC star Nate Diaz also voiced his frustration over the decision. On X, Diaz directly commented on the fight, saying, "Bruh? You (Pimblett) lost that fight."

Diaz echoed the widespread sentiment that the decision was not just contentious but unfair. Fans flooded social media and questioned the integrity of the judges' scoring.

Fans Call the Decision 'Rigged'

The backlash wasn't limited to Rogan and Diaz. Fans across the globe took to social media, calling the decision "rigged" and suggesting outside influences may have impacted the outcome.

One fan wrote that the match was "totally rigged," while another one said that judges should have been better with their decision because they are destroying the reputation of the sport.

Even Pimblett's supporters admitted to confusion, with one stating, "I went in heavily wanting Paddy to win and left absolutely baffled he didn't lose..."

Although Jared Gordon didn't get the win that many believe he deserved, his performance against Pimblett hasn't gone unnoticed. Ahead of his next fight against Rafa Garcia at Noche UFC, Gordon is determined to prove his skill and resilience. A strong showing in San Antonio could help Gordon get back on track and earn the respect he's long deserved.

Earlier this week, Rogan also shared his opinion about the 2012 win of Khabib Nurmagomedov against Gleison Tibau. According to Rogan, it's a fight that the Russian fighter should have lost.