Given that it's a local show, I'll be surprised if I have to make any calls as it will likely be grapplers finding out that their standup (and chins) aren't up to spec and strikers finding out that they should have maybe learned some submission defence, or at the very least how to sprawl.TheFeniX wrote:From what I heard, it's pretty rough. There's no slow-mo replays like Fight-Metric uses to ensure all the hits are scored correctly. You don't have 6 camera men and a director ensuring the best possible view at all times. Depending on where your sitting, you may not even see half the strikes thrown.weemadando wrote:Anyhow - it looks like I'll be a judge for a card of theirs early next year. I'm keen to see how the experience is.
This seems to be why a lot of judging seems to come down to who is backing up more, even if the other guy is just bull-dogging and throwing wild, ineffective strikes while moving forward. Basically, if you smile a lot when you get hit, put your arms up and make a "hit me" motion, and/or just swing your arms really hard at empty air: you can eek out decision wins.
You could be the first judge to score a 10-10 round, or even a 9-9 in the event neither of the fighters did anything. But you might have to fall on your sword for that one, and that's not a great way to start a career.At any rate, I'm sure I'll be better than Cecil Peoples.
As for 10-10s, I'd really like to start setting that trend, but I know that boxing commissions are douchebags. And there was a UFC judge on the undercard in Vancouver who scored a 10-10 and then Marc Ratner fired him.
Anyhow - WEC! THE FINAL WEC EVER.
Bendo v Pettis should be amazing. The rest of the card isn't exactly weak either.
Now get pumped!