ONE 166 went down from Qatar on Friday, March 1st, and it didn't come without some hiccups. Some may not think so, but looking at it from an outside, semi-biased perspective, two disqualifications seem harsh.
One was an illegal slam in a title fight, the other was due to inactivity, and a red card was given.
Let's dive into that system.
The ONE 166: Qatar ceremonial weigh-ins & faceoffs take place on Thursday, February 29, from Qatar.
WATCH: ONE 166 Weigh-Ins & Faceoffs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS4u_RN-dP0
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