Indonesia, El Sky News – The highly anticipated main event between Indonesia’s Ronal Siahaan and Malaysia’s Putra Abdullah at Byon Combat Showbiz Vol. 6 ended in a contentious draw, sparking debate among fans and observers. The bout, which was expected to deliver a decisive result, concluded without a winner after the judges scored the fight evenly across five rounds. The outcome immediately triggered questions regarding fairness and officiating.
Controversy deepened as observers pointed to several illegal strikes committed during the match. Reports highlighted a series of alleged fouls by Putra Abdullah, including low blows and a downward elbow—moves that fall outside the permitted techniques in kick-striking rules. These strikes were said to have contributed to a head injury suffered by Ronal, influencing the medical team’s decision to halt the contest from proceeding further.
The situation escalated when the expected “judgement round” — a sudden-death tiebreaker typically used when a match ends in a draw — was cancelled. Medical officials reportedly refused to clear Ronal due to the injury he sustained, forcing the fight to remain a draw. This cancellation fueled frustration among fans who believed the extra round was essential to determine a rightful winner, especially in a rivalry-laden Indonesia vs Malaysia matchup.
Public reactions following the event were explosive, with widespread accusations of bias and claims that Putra Abdullah received preferential treatment. Online discussions and criticism intensified as some fans questioned the integrity of the officiating and the organization’s decision-making process. The controversy has since led to mounting calls for a rematch and greater transparency in future events, with the debate continuing to dominate combat-sports conversations across the region.
