MMA judging: damage has to beat control

FourthAndLoud Junior Member #1 · Original post · Fri, 04 September 2026 15:13 MMA judging: damage has to beat control A fighter should not win a round by holding position against the fence while absorbing the cleaner strikes. Control matters when it creates offense or shuts down meaningful danger, but it should not become a stopwatch contest. Judges say damage leads the criteria, yet scorecards do not always feel that way. I want open scoring after each round too. Let corners know the actual situation before round three. 5 👍 9 🔥 5 💯 1 Reply Quote ShareCopied! Sponsored ADGrow your business with our fans — advertise with us.

CounterPoint Junior Member #2 · Reply · Fri, 04 September 2026 15:13 Visible damage can mislead. Some fighters swell instantly, while a hidden body shot can change the entire fight. 9 👍 13 🔥 4 💯 4 Reply Quote ShareCopied!

IceAndDirt Junior Member #3 · Reply · Fri, 04 September 2026 15:13 Control needs purpose. A takedown followed by immediate escape should not outweigh three clean combinations. 3 👍 6 🔥 7 💯 4 Reply Quote ShareCopied!

PropShop Junior Member #4 · Reply · Fri, 04 September 2026 15:13 Open scoring changes strategy. The trailing fighter attacks, but the leader may spend five minutes avoiding risk. 2 👍 7 🔥 6 💯 2 Reply Quote ShareCopied!

LeatherHelmet Junior Member #5 · Reply · Fri, 04 September 2026 15:13 Every other major sport lets participants know the score while competing. I like open scoring in principle. 3 👍 9 🔥 5 💯 3 Reply Quote ShareCopied!

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