Calls Mount to Cut UFC 321 Fighters as Prelims Bout Marred by Wardrobe Malfunction and Point Deduction

The UFC 321 prelims kicked off with full steam but ran out of it just as quickly. The first two fights of the night delivered some really solid action. However, when the heavyweight bout between Hamdy Abdelwahab and Chris Barnett concluded, fans were left exasperated by what they saw.

The third fight of the Abu Dhabi card started at a decent pace, with Chris Barnett landing some body kicks early. But Hamdy Abdelwahab quickly secured a big takedown and began ground-and-pounding his opponent. In the heat of the exchange, the Egyptian fighter landed several shots to the back of the head, which caught referee Marc Goddard’s attention. The fight was stopped briefly, and Abdelwahab was deducted a point for the illegal strikes.

After the fight resumed, the pace dropped drastically as both fighters started looking noticeably tired. During one of the grappling exchanges, Barnett’s shorts even came off, adding to the chaos. From there, Abdelwahab went on to win the fight in a very lackluster fashion, which left the UFC world completely disappointed, and they straight up demanded cutting the fighters from the promotion. 

Fans wasted no time expressing their frustration, with many calling out both fighters and even going as far as labeling it one of the worst showdowns in UFC history. From fair criticism to downright brutal takes, the online reaction was unforgiving. So, let’s take a look at what the fans had to say about the first heavyweight bout of the UFC 321 prelims.

UFC World reacts to disappointing UFC 321 prelims heavyweight showdown 

This is the biggest meme fight of all time, the shorts of Chris Barnett were falling off ffs

Just want this fight to be over already.

Chris Barnett is having maybe the worst performance I’ve ever seen

Hamdy Abdelwahab is DOG S–t! CUT HIM AND CHRIS BARNETT! #UFC321 

That was up there with the worst fights of all time

yeah chris barnett makes every fight terrible because as soon as he’s in danger he makes you try and hit him in the back of the head for an easy way out

Chris Barnett should be cut, not even close to a professional by any measure #UFC321