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MMA fighter knocked unconscious before winning bout

Amy Montenegro took out a win at Invicta FC 21 in Kansas City but the victory came in controversial circumstances.

Fighting Celine Haga, Montenegro was locked in a rear-naked choke towards the end of the third round.

With referee Greg Franklin watching closely, it looked as though Haga had secured a submission win.

But after the bell went the unconscious Montenegro was instead lifted off Haga and Franklin sent the decision to the judges.

Referee Franklin lifts Montenegro off Haga. Pic: UFC Fight Pass
Referee Franklin lifts Montenegro off Haga. Pic: UFC Fight Pass

Montenegro came away with a win by unanimous decision, leaving viewers bewildered as Haga had a clear victory ripped away from her.

UFC referee John McCarthy confirmed to MMAFighting.com that if the rules were correctly applied, Haga should have been awarded a submission victory.

The bout was awarded fight-of-the-night honours by Invicta.

Haga may appeal the result, and the footage suggests she has a good case.