UFC 70 Random Thoughts (Maj Dec, BJM, Point Deductions)

Krazikarl · #1 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 05:32 AM

I just had some random thoughts/questions after watching UFC70. There are a ton of posts floating around about the event right now, so if there are threads that I missed about what I'm about to say, let me know and show me where they are.

1) How did the one official score the Kongo/Silva fight a draw? I was under the impression that only the refs could dock points, and it was a 10 point must system. That means that somebody (and only one person) has to get 10 points each and every round, so no single official can score it a draw unless there are point deductions. But, obviously something in my reasoning is wrong since it happened. Whats up here?

2) I didnt see BJM all night long. Not only is it odd that the UFC's most famous ref didnt do anything during its big, free event, but I thought that he had a long streak going back to like UFC 2 going. Where was he? (I didnt even see him handling the prefight stuff).

3) "First person to retreat loses a point" WTF?

Highlander · #2 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 05:52 AM

1-I din't get that either.Must've the first where kongo wasn't doing shit under silva, so they gave him 8.

2-I was wondering that too. I was kind of pissed that he didn't ref the main event.

3-Herb dean saying that to AA/ Werdum was weird. I didn't really get it.

TakeNoPrisoners · #3 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Krazikarl

3) "First person to retreat loses a point" WTF?

I think it was probably a "heat of the moment, first words off your tongue" type thing when he said that. I couldnt see anyone remaining calm and collected during a fight, including the ref, so he probably meant to say "next person to retreat loses a point" but "first person" was what slipped out in a rush. I dunno.

Clint · #4 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 10:06 AM

I would imagine BJM had some sort of prior commitment (or something similar) where he couldn't make it out to britain.

DonFrye · #5 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 10:22 AM

I thought Herb Dean did an OK job except for that slip. Bisping was a little excitable outside the ring.

Am I the only person who noticed Herb reach up and cover his face when he saw CC's leg?

gogoplata · #6 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 10:23 AM

maybe big jm has a bunch of felonies for beating heads in and couldnt get a passport

or he had a something going on with one of his business'

jbart321 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 11:51 AM

[quote=Krazikarl]I just had some random thoughts/questions after watching UFC70. There are a ton of posts floating around about the event right now, so if there are threads that I missed about what I'm about to say, let me know and show me where they are.

1) How did the one official score the Kongo/Silva fight a draw? I was under the impression that only the refs could dock points, and it was a 10 point must system. That means that somebody (and only one person) has to get 10 points each and every round, so no single official can score it a draw unless there are point deductions. But, obviously something in my reasoning is wrong since it happened. Whats up here?
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I don't know, but that fight stunk. Kongo is so big and stron but not a good fighter. I think they should have just made it a draw so neither of them won. Not sure how the judge can make it 28-28 but there must be a rule where they can not give anyone a round.

greenwithenvy · #8 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 12:57 PM

Steve Mazagatti's mustache is fuckin sick!

Unreal · #9 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DonFrye

Am I the only person who noticed Herb reach up and cover his face when he saw CC's leg?

i def saw that, he looked very worried, almost like he thought cc was dead or something

anyone else noticed how small cc looked next to gonzaga?? i dont know if its been posted before, but i think cc could make 205 and would be better in there. I dont know if he cuts any weight to make the 225 but if he doesnt i dont see why he cant come down to 205, and be a big LH.

Xamien · #10 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazikarl

1) How did the one official score the Kongo/Silva fight a draw? I was under the impression that only the refs could dock points, and it was a 10 point must system. That means that somebody (and only one person) has to get 10 points each and every round, so no single official can score it a draw unless there are point deductions. But, obviously something in my reasoning is wrong since it happened. Whats up here?

The winner of the round must get 10 points, but there's no rule that there has to be a winner of the round. Judges are allowed to give 10-10 rounds.