Bec Rawlings, quite frankly, speaks her mind.
It’s a trait that has made her a polarising figure in the UFC but regardless of how she’s perceived, the strawweight is never shy to offer her opinion.
Rawlings recently found herself on the wrong end of a gorgeous jumping roundhouse kick from Paige VanZant, a strike that is guaranteed to be replayed on highlight reels for years to come.
The kick visibly rocked Australia’s Rawlings and VanZant pounced, unloading with hammer fists which prompted referee Dan Miragliotta to call a halt to proceedings.
Well, Paige VanZant is back….#UFCVancouverpic.twitter.com/sO1UWczap9
— Rob Lopez (@R0BaTO) August 28, 2016
The stoppage appeared justified and there seemed to be little in the way of initial protestations from Rawlings but she’s since vented her disagreement with the referee’s decision.
Rawlings took to Twitter this week to criticise Miragliotta’s call and while she hastened to avoid taking any credit away from VanZant, she was clear in voicing her belief that the stoppage was perhaps slightly premature.
She knew i was fine, Ref didn't give me a chance to fight on. #afightsafight #weinthehurtbusiness https://t.co/rdkE4cSuEZ
— Bec Rodriguez (@RowdyBec) September 5, 2016
I wasn't out cold dummy. i turtled 2 get up & the blows i was meant 2 intelligently defend were 2the back of my head https://t.co/QwvKSQfncf
— Bec Rodriguez (@RowdyBec) September 5, 2016
What I'm saying is the UFC doctor ruled it as a TKO because i was not unconscious & the ref did me dirty. https://t.co/EW8f6VYLHu
— Bec Rodriguez (@RowdyBec) September 6, 2016
She won,i lost, it is what it is.. im just giving my opinion considering i was the 1 in there.. ppl love to hate tho https://t.co/IIDKQDUaMy
— Bec Rodriguez (@RowdyBec) September 6, 2016
Coulda shoulda woulda.. it's done now, i can't change whats done but i can at least let ppl know whats up. https://t.co/8gBd1bWuQv
— Bec Rodriguez (@RowdyBec) September 6, 2016
What do you make of the stoppage?
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