THE STORY
On June 23, 2007, during UFC Fight Night 13 in Las Vegas, referee Steve Mazzagatti delayed stopping the bout between Roger Huerta and Clay Guida, allowing Guida to sustain additional strikes after Huerta had secured a rear-naked choke. The fight concluded with Huerta winning by submission in the second round.
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Steve Mazzagatti, Roger Huerta, Clay Guida
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident led to widespread criticism of Mazzagatti's officiating, contributing to his reputation for inconsistent stoppages in subsequent bouts.