Joe Rogan says MMA needs a new scoring system after controversial UFC 195 main event

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Robbie Lawler retained his title in what might end up being 2016’s Fight of the Year against Carlos Condit at UFC 195, winning a split decision by a single point on two judges’ scorecards (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) — but many fans and analysts were stunned by the judges’ decision.

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Condit said in his postfight interview that he believed he had “three rounds in the bag,” but refused to blame the controversial scoring for his loss, noting that shouldn’t have “left it up to the judges” and won by a stoppage. UFC president Dana White even admitted after the bout that he had the fight scored 3-2 in favor of Condit.

On the morning after the fight, UFC commentator Joe Rogan wrote on Twitter that the system “badly needs and upgrade.”

MMA's scoring badly needs an upgrade. There's no way the 5th and 3rd rounds should generate the same score last night.

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 3, 2016

The idea that we continue to use boxing's 10 point must system for a completely different sport is inexcusable at this stage.

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 3, 2016

Imagine how goofy football would be if quarters were scored as equal 10 – 9 rounds regardless of how much more scoring was done in each.

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 3, 2016

Submissions and KO's will always be the most definitive ways to win fights but we should know exactly what points are based on at this stage

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 3, 2016

I think MMA could also benefit from more judges scoring a huge fight. 3 people deciding huge championship decisions doesn't seem smart.

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 3, 2016

Unfortunately the @UFC has to rely on athletic commissions to overhaul the system. https://t.co/wx5X84eEQm

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 3, 2016

(Thanks to Fansided for sharing this story.)