UFC Ref Keith Petersen Under Fire For Bizarre Early Stoppage

UFC ref Keith Petersen has found himself at the center of controversy.

During Saturday’s fight between Dan Argueta and Ronnie Lawrence, Petersen stopped the fight during a choke attempt by Argueta despite the fact that Lawrence didn’t tap.

Dan Argueta and Ronnie Lawrence has been declared a No Decision due to referee Keith Peterson thinking he saw Ronnie Lawrence tapping but after further review no tap was found #UFC #UFCVegas75 pic.twitter.com/4fuuSaeogI

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Here’s a better look at Lawrence not tapping out.

Lawrence-Argueta was officially ruled a no contest. #UFCVegas75 pic.twitter.com/OCVYFgIUcZ

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The commission ruled the fight a no contest due to the mistake by Petersen.

The official result has been declared a no contest.

Maybe we'll see this one run back, we move on LIVE on ESPN2 / @ESPNPlus. pic.twitter.com/H33HtFGepU

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