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Nolan King and Ken Hathaway

Cesar Almeida responds to criticism of UFC 307 referee: ‘This is normal’

SALT LAKE CITY – Cesar Almeida largely dominated his UFC 307 bout Saturday in Salt Lake City, but much of the narrative coming out of the bout was surrounding the non-fighter in the cage.

Throughout the 15 minutes that resulted in a unanimous decision win for Almeida (6-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), officiating of the bout vs. Ihor Potieria (20-7 MMA, 2-5 UFC) was called into question by many viewers including commentator Jon Anik.

Referee Dave Seljestad, a veteran referee from the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission that regulated the event, witnessed and acknowledged several fouls throughout the bout and also quickly separated the fighters along the fence on multiple occasions.

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