Comments on MMA Staredown: MMA judges or legislatures

I think one of the biggest problems is the scoring...

2009-12-05T00:39:27.708-08:00

I think one of the biggest problems is the scoring rather than the actual judging. Its so rare to see a 10-8 round that fighters who got destroyed in a round and may have deserved a 10-8 can rebound and eek out two rounds, and win because judges refuse to award anything but a 10-9. And when there are only 3 rounds to work, more liberal (and I think appropriate) use of 10-8 or even (god forbid) 10-10 scores would change the complexion of the game.

Now I've talked to commissioners, and they've actually stood behind some of the controversial decisions that stick out in recent memory. So it may be that we as fans could be getting distracted, or run off the scent by our less knowledgeable buddies, or even commentators. Or, I'm being fed company line by the people I know in the commission.

I only metioned the media and fans to calrify that...

2009-12-01T11:53:39.219-08:00

I only metioned the media and fans to calrify that I'm not blaming judges for this mess. And if you think that MMA judging criteria is clearly defined take a look at how Jiu-Jitsu tournaments are judged and you'll know exactly what I mean.

Hello, I'm confused. There will always be person...

2009-11-30T09:28:15.552-08:00

Hello,

I'm confused. There will always be personal opinion and subjectivity in MMA judging, but we absolutely have a cemented foundation of scoring criteria/rules that are not nearly as ambiguous as you suggest.

They clearly define and prioritize what is judged so that judges, fighters, media, and the fans are all on the same page...?