MMA Judges Under Fire as UFC 321 Fans Allege “Robbery” Over Prelims Fight Result

Everything was running smoothly for Dana White and the UFC at UFC 321—until the night’s fourth prelim bout, a catchweight clash between Nathaniel Wood and Jose Miguel Delgado, stirred controversy. The fight had already drawn attention after Delgado missed weight by one pound, which meant a portion of his fight purse was forfeited.

Despite the setback, Jose Delgado entered the Octagon, but the outcome did not go in his favor. Nathaniel Wood secured a hard-fought victory via unanimous decision in a bloody, back-and-forth battle. Entering the fight as the underdog, Wood managed to weather an early storm as Delgado pressed forward, landing sharp combinations and even breaking Wood’s nose in the opening moments.

Wood’s persistence paid off. With a late takedown, combined with relentless pressure in the later rounds, he ultimately swung the scorecards in his favor. The judges awarded Nathaniel Wood the win via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Still, not all fans agreed with the verdict. One frustrated viewer vented, saying, “How did Wood win that??? Terrible and disgusting!!! What in the world,” while another fan called it a “robbery” in favor of Jose Delgado.