In an unexpected turn of events at UFC Perth, a referee declined a fighter`s request for a bathroom break, leading to a memorable moment during the preliminary card.
Enthusiastic fight fans in Western Australia gathered early to witness a packed 12-bout fight card. The main event featured elite light heavyweights Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes, vying for a shot at a championship title.
The preliminary fights at UFC Perth commenced at 7 AM local time, showcasing a notable decision victory by Alexia Thainara and a spectacular first-round knockout delivered by Australian talent Brando Periฤiฤ.
Spectators expressed some dissatisfaction with the fourth preliminary bout, which saw a significant pause of nearly five minutes due to an accidental low blow.
This particular stoppage, however, was anything but typical, as it involved an unusual request from one of the combatants.
Josias Musasa`s Request for a Bathroom Break Declined During UFC Perth Encounter
Colby Thicknesse secured a dominant victory, almost stopping Josias Musasa, and recovering from his UFC debut loss to Aleksandre Topuria, brother of Ilia Topuria.
In the third round, prior to Thicknesse`s comfortable decision win, the Australian fighter inadvertently landed a kick to his opponent`s groin area.
Musasa collapsed to the canvas instantly, clearly in significant discomfort, prompting the referee to halt the action.
The referee paused the contest, and approximately three minutes into the recovery period, Musasa inquired if he could use the restroom.
The official`s response was direct: “You cannot relieve yourself at this moment.”
“You can go after the fight is over,” the referee clarified, maintaining the strict rules of competition.
Musasa required over four minutes to recover before resuming the match, ultimately losing by decision. The unusual interlude added a bizarre footnote to the contest.
Josias Musasa`s UFC Future Uncertain Following Perth Performance
Josias Musasa`s tenure in the UFC has encountered a challenging beginning, raising questions about his future with the promotion.
The 26-year-old fighter from the Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded consecutive losses at the UFC Perth event, marking a tough start to his Octagon career.
Earlier this year, Musasa failed to make weight for his UFC debut, where he was subsequently submitted by Carlos Vera in the first round, adding to his difficulties.
He initially earned his UFC contract via a split decision victory on Dana Whiteโs Contender Series last September, a promising start that has not translated into his official UFC bouts.
With an 0-2 record in the Octagon, the bantamweight now faces the possibility of being released by the promotion, highlighting the intense pressure on fighters to perform at the elite level.
