The slug-fest is over, and the fighters are pacing in their corner, awaiting the judges' decision. When the ref calls them to the center of the cage, he grabs a wrist of each. The winner is announced, the ref raises his arm and ... a chorus of boos erupts. Immediately fans and reporters start talking about a "controversial decision."
Read MoreIt has become fairly obvious to those following the sport that there is growing discontent with the way many matches – particularly closely contested matches – are scored.
Read MoreOne of the keys to minimizing questionable decisions is the use of a scoring system with a gradient of options that accurately reflects the action that occurs. In my opinion, Mixed Martial Arts Specific Scoring (MMAS) scoring accomplishes that.
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