Yves Lavigne Remains Unbiased: Josh Koscheck Statements Were False (fight, hands, vs)

[wolunt]

According to the Franchise Montreal, Yves Lavigne feels that he may have justifiable cause to take legal action against Le Journal de Montreal for false statements released during a recent “alleged” interview.

And who could blame him—particularly if the statements were indeed false?

What was said?

Well, if you don’t already know, then you’ll just have to visit MMA Crypt to find out (please note the disclaimer at the top in bold, red lettering) as the original article has now been pulled off the shelf.

So far, the only statements released by Yves Lavigne through all of this, have been the following (by way of Ringside Report Host, David Simon’s Twitter account):

“I NEVER gave an interview to that journalist. I NEVER gave an interview regarding GSP vs Koscheck. My lawyer is taking care of this matter."

As a response to Mr. Lavigne’s apparent interview, Josh Koscheck was quick to state the following on his Twitter account:

“UFC referee, Yves Lavigne is clearly not suited to be a referee after his rant of personal attacks and opinions on me as a fighter. It’s supposed to be his job to look at a fight unbiased, but how can anyone trust this guy to fairly referee any fight ever again after his comments? It's scary to think this guy has been calling fights in the octagon for this long. It's very fair to say Mr. Lavigne will never ref one of my fights again. I would never put all my hard work as a fighter or my livelihood in the hands of this ref.

“The (UFC) and the commission would be irresponsible to let him continue his job- any call this guy makes would have to be questioned. You call MMA a professional sport? Well, professional starts at the top. Never would an NFL, NBA or other major sports official state there personal opinions publicly about a player and keep their job. I now question every call Yves has ever made as a referee. Hopefully no fighter ever has to step into a fight with Yves Lavigne as referee. Better get that resume ready Lavigne…..”

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[slackjaw]

I don't know who said what on the Kos thing, but after Lavigne made that call on the Danzig/Wiman fight he should have been fired.

[wolunt]

All refs screw up, name a ref and I can tell you a fight they ****ed up. Even Big John has his share. But if those comments had been true, I would have had a hard time trusting him reffing a single fight. I'm glad to hear that the farce interview has been pulled.

[slackjaw]

Missing something in a fast moving sport is one thing, but he called a Danzig out without bothering to confirm if he was. Unacceptable judgement lapse.