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Monday, September 24, 2007

UFC 76 Judging... Hmmm...


How did Tyson Griffin win by Unanimous Decision over Thiago Taveres?


How did one of the three judges determine that Diego Sanchez won the 3-round battle against Jon Fitch who ultimately won by split decision? (2 judges to 1)


How on God's green earth did one judge see fit to say that Chuck Liddell won the fight on points when clearly, Jardine owned Chuck in round 2 and 3?


I am a huge Chuck Liddell fan but come on, he got tooled by Jardine!


If someone could enlighten me by explaining any or all of my questions, please drop a comment because I am at a complete loss with those.


The 10-point Must system is fine if there are at least 10-12 rounds to judge and even that requires better attention to what "criteria" is used to decide who wins a round and who looses a round.


The criteria I speak of is very subjective and requires clarification by way of specific examples of how a fighter can win rounds on points.


Here is the current UFC 10-Point system by definition:


Scoring criteria is based on effective striking and grappling, overall octagon control and effective aggressiveness/defense.


Judges must award more points for striking if a fight utilizes more striking than grappling. Overall octagon control and effective aggressiveness/defense are figured in after striking and grappling.


Am I missing something here or was the judging way, way off in UFC 76 "No Knockouts just lousy judging"?


To the UFC and the Athletic Commissions I say this... "Tear down the Wall" to create a better scoring system for Mixed Martial Arts that everyone, even the judges will understand.

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