Half-Point Scoring System

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Half-Point Scoring System Jul 12, 2011 9:43:35 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2011 9:43:35 GMT -5

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Interesting system, and I think this could be what fixes decisions in the UFC. I thought about having a clear scoring system (like the tie-breaker judge) instead of the 10-point system, but that might lead to more "safe strategies" that would allow a fighter to rack up easier points. I'm interested to see if this becomes the main scoring system. If it even fixes a small percentage of fights, it would be for the better.

What's everybody's thoughts on this? Should the UFC put this new system in place? Would it be better than the current system?

Kliquid WF Lord of the Board Joined on: Dec 18, 2001 15:13:21 GMT -5 Posts: 55,242	Half-Point Scoring System Jul 12, 2011 13:23:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Kliquid on Jul 12, 2011 13:23:40 GMT -5 DEFINITELY better.
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Half-Point Scoring System Jul 12, 2011 17:37:59 GMT -5

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Post by SteveHulk on Jul 12, 2011 17:37:59 GMT -5

...it's definitely worth a go. Or maybe give 10-8, 10-7 rounds more freely/regularly... I've often thought it doesn't seem "right" that a guy can just squeak-out a round and it's scored 10-9, when another can clearly outbox or outwrestle someone, score multiple takedowns or dominate the round - and it's still scored the same, 10-9. Judges only tend to give less than a 10-9 round if a guy is out on his feet several times or nearly stopped.

James Hetfield WF Lord of the Board *WF 10 Year Member* Joined on: Jan 4, 2002 20:38:18 GMT -5 Posts: 27,975	Half-Point Scoring System Jul 12, 2011 20:15:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by James Hetfield on Jul 12, 2011 20:15:35 GMT -5 Not worth it. They need to change the scoring criteria completely.

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Half-Point Scoring System Jul 18, 2011 13:48:37 GMT -5

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Post by lron on Jul 18, 2011 13:48:37 GMT -5

It's a start. Unfortunately bad judging and scoring go hand in hand. I almost think there needs to be a way to clearly implement point scoring and deduction to ensure that fighters win the proper rounds. Sounds like the "4th judge" aspect plays into that a bit.

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