Byon 6 Judging Sparks Backlash Among Malaysian Fans
Malaysian Fans Raise Concerns Over Byon Combat Vol 6 Judging
The selection of judges and referees made entirely of Indonesian officials at Byon Combat Vol 6 has triggered dissatisfaction among Malaysian fans. Many took to social media claiming several decisions involving Malaysian fighters appeared unbalanced and did not accurately reflect what happened inside the cage.
Fahri vs Kabilan Sparks Major Debate
The matchup between Fahri Alamsyah and Kabilan Jelevan became one of the most heavily discussed bouts. Although Kabilan was seen actively firing back and pushing the pace, the judges still awarded a unanimous decision to Fahri. Malaysian fans argued that Fahri spent more time retreating and defending, and that the unanimous call felt questionable.
Fabian Wins Unanimous Despite Izat’s Aggression
A similar reaction erupted in Fabian Farhan’s bout against Izat Zaki when Fabian was announced the unanimous winner. Many Malaysian supporters insisted Izat dominated most of the octagon control, pressure, and attempted strikes, leading to further doubt regarding the scoring criteria used by the judging panel.
Nidal’s Split Decision Victory Also Questioned
Another point of contention arose in Nidal Mahmoud’s fight. Even though he secured a split decision victory, numerous viewers believed he clearly won the first and fourth rounds convincingly. The split verdict was viewed as inconsistent with his performance.
Ronal vs Putra Abdullah Ends in Controversy
The main event between Ronal Siahaan and Putra Abdullah Mahmoud added more fuel to the fire when the bout ended without a winner. After five competitive rounds, the judges decided an extra round was needed. However, that round was never carried out after the judges concluded that the fight should be redone on a different date.
The fight did not count toward the overall team score, allowing Malaysia to remain ahead 5 to 4. Fans were furious, arguing that Putra had clearly dominated the first four rounds and that one or two illegal move incidents in the final round should not have turned the result into a draw.
Judges from a Single Country Raises Integrity Concerns
The biggest issue highlighted by netizens was the use of judges and referees exclusively from Indonesia. Many believe this creates a conflict of interest and damages the perceived fairness of the competition. Fans are calling for a neutral judging panel in future editions to protect the integrity of the event and avoid further controversy.
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