A strange moment unfolded at UFC Perth that had fans scratching their heads and social media buzzing with disbelief. During what should have been a routine timeout for a low blow, Josias Musasa found himself in an awkward predicament that highlighted just how unpredictable mixed martial arts can be.
The incident was captured on camera, during Musasa’s bout against Australian competitor Colby Thicknesse on the preliminary card. As the action-packed event kicked off at 7 AM local time in Western Australia, fans were treated to an impressive lineup, including knockouts and decision victories that showcased both local and international talent.
The drama began in the third round when Thicknesse accidentally connected with a kick to Musasa’s groin area. The impact sent the Democratic Republic of the Congo native crashing to the canvas, clutching himself in obvious distress. What followed was far from the typical recovery period contenders are afforded in such situations.
As the minutes ticked by during the extended timeout, Musasa made an unusual request that caught everyone off guard. Three minutes into what would become a nearly five-minute interruption, the bantamweight posed a question to the referee that nobody saw coming.
“You can’t pee right now,” the referee firmly responded to Musasa’s inquiry. “After the contest,” the official added.
The exchange, captured on video and quickly shared across social media platforms, provided an unexpectedly humanizing moment in the midst of professional combat. Fans watching the early morning card found themselves simultaneously amused and sympathetic to Musasa’s predicament.
After more than four minutes of recovery time, Musasa eventually returned to action, though the extended delay may have affected his momentum. Despite the unusual circumstances, Thicknesse went on to secure a decision victory.
For Musasa, the peculiar bathroom request became another unfortunate chapter in what has been a challenging start to his UFC career. The 26-year-old now finds himself with consecutive losses inside the octagon, having previously been submitted by Carlos Vera in his promotional debut after missing weight for that contest.
The bantamweight had earned his UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series with a split decision victory, but his 0-2 record in the promotion puts his future in question.
While the main event between Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes ultimately stole the show, Musasa’s bathroom break request during the low blow timeout became one of the most talked-about moments of the entire card.
