Fight fans witnessed one of the worst stoppages of the year on Friday night (Sept. 19, 2025) at Shooto Brazil 132 LIVE on UFC Fight Pass from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as a referee inexplicably needed to see more punishment dished out after a brutal head kick knockout.

AN MMA referee was slammed by fans for his dangerously slow reaction to a head kick knockout. Brazilian Joao Oliveira took on Willian Prado in a featherweight bout at Shooto Brasil 132 in Rio de

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Oliveira (15-6) landed a beautiful right high kick, which he hid behind a fake punch. It was clean, and one for the highlight reel. But Prado's unresponsive body wasn't enough for the referee. The official's expression remained largely the same, as he stood with his hands by his side, looking at the fighter.

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The toughest opponent of Floyd Mayweather's legendary professional career lost his world title in a bizarre incident with the referee. Mayweather enjoyed a decorated boxing career and fought all comers from a series of different generations.

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Following the victory, to boot, Mayweather was criticized by veteran boxing analyst Larry Merchant, who even claimed if he was “50 years younger” he would beat Mayweather. Feeling justified with his knockout win, Mayweather pointed to an age-old warning dished out by referees, urging fighters to protect themselves at all times in the ring.