Scouring the Scoring: UFC, MMA and boxing judging controversies

Dec 19 2022 by Bloody Elbow

 
UFC 282: Paddy Pimblett v Jared Gordon | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Combat sports are subjective. Unless someone has been knocked out cold or had their arm snapped in two, there’s a good chance some people will disagree with the official outcome. When a fight goes to the judges, whether it be in boxing or MMA, anything can happen.

Over the years we have seen bizarre scores handed down for fights in the ring and cage. Most of the times this happens in a close fight that...

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