UFC figures who want changes to MMA judging process
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Glover Teixeira on open scoring. Thus, as both a fighter and cornerman, Teixeira understands how different fights would be for him in both situations were open scoring implemented. He's expressed his support for open scoring, stating how important it'd be for him and everyone to know how the fight is being scored between rounds. The Brazilian cited a conversation he shared with Alex Pereira in the latter's previous fight against Bruno Silva. Pereira injured his foot and when Teixeira was asked whether he thought 'Poatan' should maintain his current pace, the grizzled veteran was unsure, something he feels open scoring can remedy.
Should the UFC adopt an open scoring system?
Do you agree with Matt Brown? Should the UFC adopt an open scoring system? 'The Immortal' was frustrated with the judges' verdict on the bout. Not only did Brown suggest open scoring so that fighters are made aware when they're losing a fight, but he also countered the argument that open scoring would render fighters who know they're ahead on the scorecards lazy and inactive. He proposed the introduction of penalties for stalling like the ones present in wrestling, as doing so would prevent fighters from spending an entire round refusing to engage to preserve their lead on the scorecards.
5 prominent UFC personalities who ve called for a complete overhaul in MMA judging process
Joe Rogan at the UFC 276 Weigh-ins Judging in MMA is far from flawless. For years, the has faced situations where their own fighters have expressed their grievances over erroneous decisions made by MMA judges. One need not look further back than 's over the apparent prioritization of control time in his recent split-decision loss to to understand how contentious the issue has become. Yet, it is not always those who lose fights who air out their displeasure with the current judging process in MMA. The reigning UFC featherweight champion, , has also called for an overhaul of how fights are judged. Even non-fighters such as and retired fighters like Din Thomas have called for the introduction of open scoring, which they believe will ultimately benefit the sport. The debate on how to improve MMA judging rages on in the UFC, and this list examines 5 of the promotion's personalities — from and non-fighters — who have made the case for significant changes to the MMA judging process.#5 Glover Teixeira
is one of the most well-rounded fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division. He is a powerful striker in the standup department and is more than comfortable on the ground as the division's best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist. A former champion who recently lost his title to Jiří Procházka in a truly thrilling bout at UFC 275, Teixeira is also a cornerman, famously working with the next likely middleweight title challenger, Alex 'Poatan' Pereira. Glover Teixeira on open scoring.Glover Teixeira on open scoring. Thus, as both a fighter and cornerman, Teixeira understands how different fights would be for him in both situations were open scoring implemented. He's expressed his support for open scoring, stating how important it'd be for him and everyone to know how the fight is being scored between rounds. The Brazilian cited a conversation he shared with Alex Pereira in the latter's previous fight against Bruno Silva. Pereira injured his foot and when Teixeira was asked whether he thought 'Poatan' should maintain his current pace, the grizzled veteran was unsure, something he feels open scoring can remedy.
#4 Din Thomas
Former MMA fighter and current UFC analyst Din Thomas is best known to the current generation of UFC fans for his real-time analysis of ongoing fights. After Josh Emmett's controversial win over Calvin Kattar at UFC on ESPN 37, Thomas questioned the merits, or rather, the logic behind the decision to reveal a fight's scoring after the bout has ended as it benefits neither of the two competitors involved. The retired mixed martial artist openly showcased his support for open scoring, reasoning that it's far more sensible to reveal the scorecards between rounds so that both fighters know how to proceed. The winning fighter will understand that the strategy and gameplan they're currently employing is successful. The losing fighter will not only understand that their approach must change to turn the fight around, but they will no longer be at risk of being misled by corners who are either mistaken about a bout's outcome or intent on coddling their fighters.#3 Matt Brown
Longtime UFC fighter Matt Brown has been a professional mixed martial artist since 2004. Thus, 'The Immortal' has witnessed the evolution of the sport from a niche interest that once struggled for venues in North America into an athletic competition helmed by a $4 billion promotion. Alongside it, Brown himself evolved as a fighter. However, as one of the few UFC fighters competing in his 40s, he is on the decline, having recently lost a split-decision to Bryan Barbarena to go 1-3 in his last four fights. Do you agree with Matt Brown?Should the UFC adopt an open scoring system?
Do you agree with Matt Brown? Should the UFC adopt an open scoring system? 'The Immortal' was frustrated with the judges' verdict on the bout. Not only did Brown suggest open scoring so that fighters are made aware when they're losing a fight, but he also countered the argument that open scoring would render fighters who know they're ahead on the scorecards lazy and inactive. He proposed the introduction of penalties for stalling like the ones present in wrestling, as doing so would prevent fighters from spending an entire round refusing to engage to preserve their lead on the scorecards.