Is it time to upgrade the scoring system used by the UFC?
Joe Rogan seems to think so.
The colour commentator shared his thoughts on the issue on Twitter following a contentious split decision in the main event of UFC 195. Despite landing more strikes on Robbie Lawler than his opponent even attempted, two of the three judges scored the epic welterweight title battle against Carlos Condit.
Many felt that the challenger had done enough to win the bout on points under the current system, and Rogan explained that this is why the scoring system needs to be revamped.
https://twitter.com/joerogan/status/683654491934044161
He criticised the current 10-point must system which the promotion adopted and has been traditionally used for boxing.
https://twitter.com/joerogan/status/683655042855911424
https://twitter.com/joerogan/status/683657013461532673
Rogan claimed it was about time they found a more definitive way for scoring fights as under the current system, close rounds are often decided by who the judge feels has the momentum, rather than what certain statistics might suggest is winning the fight.
https://twitter.com/joerogan/status/683658495757963265
Another solution Rogan offered was the introduction of more judges to score bigger fights, in order to share the burden of responsibility for making tough decisions.
https://twitter.com/joerogan/status/683660787508875264
