Alright, let’s talk about this DQ thing with Matt Hamill. You know, that fight where Jon Jones got disqualified. Folks keep jabberin’ ‘bout it, so I figured I’d put in my two cents, ya know?
First off, that ref, Mazzagatti, he was a piece of work, wasn’t he? Always stickin’ his nose where it didn’t belong. He takes a point from Jones, somethin’ ‘bout them elbow strikes, they call ‘em “12-6 elbows” or somethin’ fancy like that. Said it was illegal. Now, I ain’t no expert, but it looked like a regular elbow to me. But what do I know? I’m just an old woman watchin’ these young fellas beat each other up.
- So, Mazzagatti takes the point.
- Hamill, he don’t get back up.
- Said he couldn’t continue.
Now, here’s the thing that gets me. Hamill, bless his heart, he’s deaf, right? Can’t hear a lick. So, Mazzagatti’s yappin’ at him, takin’ the point, and Hamill probably didn’t hear a word of it. Poor fella didn’t even know what was goin’ on. They said he didn’t respond, so they called it a DQ. Well, how’s he gonna respond if he can’t hear ya? Makes ya think, don’t it?
Some folks say the fight shouldn’t have happened at all. Said it was a mess from the start. And you know what? Maybe they’re right. But it happened, and Jones got tagged with a loss, the only loss on his record, they say. That’s gotta sting, even for a tough guy like him.
Now, they’re talkin’ about overturnin’ the decision. Sayin’ it wasn’t fair to Jones. And Hamill, he’s gettin’ riled up about it. Says he’s tired of people sayin’ he didn’t win fair and square. Well, I can see why he’d be upset. Nobody wants their victory questioned, especially not after all that fightin’ and sweatin’. But you can see why Jones would feel raw about it too.
Look, I ain’t takin’ sides here. Both them boys are tough as nails, and they put on a show, that’s for sure. But it seems like a whole lot of confusion and miscommunication led to that DQ. And that ain’t right. A fight should be decided by who’s the better fighter, not by some ref’s mistake or a fella not hearin’ what’s bein’ said.
And that fella Andy Foster from the California State Athletic Commission, he wants to overturn the loss? Well, he better have a good reason. Can’t just go changin’ history willy-nilly, ya know? Judges make their call, and that’s supposed to be the end of it. But I guess in this fightin’ world, things ain’t always so simple.
I heard Hamill’s been sendin’ messages to that Dana White fella, the big boss of the UFC. Guess he wants to make sure his win stays a win. And you know what? Good for him. He fought hard, and he deserves to have his say. But Jones, he’s a big name, and they might listen to him more. It’s always about the money and the big names, ain’t it?
So, what’s the deal with this DQ? Was it fair? Was it a mistake? I don’t know, and honestly, I don’t think anyone really knows for sure. It’s a mess, a big ol’ tangled-up mess. But one thing’s for certain: that fight between Jones and Hamill will be talked about for years to come. And that ref, Mazzagatti, he’ll probably be remembered for this one too, and not in a good way.
At the end of the day, it’s just a fight. Two fellas goin’ at it, tryin’ to prove who’s the best. And sometimes, things get messy. Sometimes, the wrong calls are made. But that’s life, ain’t it? Full of mistakes and confusion. And in this case, it left a big ol’ question mark next to Jon Jones’ name. And Matt Hamill, bless his heart, he’s stuck in the middle of it all.
Anyways, that’s what I think about it. Just an old woman’s opinion, not worth much, but there it is.
Tags: [Matt Hamill, DQ, Jon Jones, UFC, Disqualification, Mazzagatti, 12-6 elbows, Deaf, Andy Foster, California State Athletic Commission]
