http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/Dexerion Posts made by Dexerion on SB Nation http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/11/1/1109850/10-10-rounds-the-real-issue-in Dexerion Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:20:30 -0000 <p>I have recently started watching more and more K1 thanks to HDNet.&nbsp; The one thing I love about K1 is the judges aren't afraid to call a spade a spade.&nbsp; When there is little or insignificant action, or the fighters are simply well matched they don't hesitate to call the round a draw.&nbsp; MMA judges should take a lesson from K1 and start calling the rounds for what they are.&nbsp; Saying a round was "very close" but X fighter stole it with that 1 stiff leg kick is BS.&nbsp; I think we are all sick of decisions like Rampage/Griffin and Machida/Shogun.&nbsp; I scored both of those fights a draw.&nbsp; In that situation, at least the UFC has beef to make an immediate rematch.</p> <p>Maybe the bigger question is why do the judges hardly ever use the 10-10 round?&nbsp; Where does that pressure come from?&nbsp; The UFC, the commission, or is it self inflicted?&nbsp; In any event, the need to score a round for 1 fighter or the other needs to go by the wayside, in favor of calling it like it really is.</p>