Judges got Whittaker vs Romero wrong

[Joemacka]

It was 49-46 Whittaker 1,3,4,5 even Dana and Bisping scored the first round for Whittaker.

 

[Zeph]

It was a clear 49-46. Judges just see things wrong sometimes. Landed the harder shots, top control means nothing if you don't do anything with it.

 

[sparkuri]

I had it as a close 49-46, but that's how I had it with current judging.
With draws more prevalent, 49-47 would be fairer.
48-47 no way.
It was clear enough who was winning that fight before round 5.

 

[Limpy]

I didn't watch it but I had it 49-46 Whittaker.

 

[TalkingLeaf]

I thought Whitaker won the first too. 1,3,4,5.

After the fight, Yoel seemed so happy and Whitaker looked concerned. That in turn made me concerned.

Just glad Whitaker got the decision regardless of score.

 

[Gay For Longo]

It was 49-46 Whittaker 1,3,4,5 even Dana and Bisping scored the first round for Whittaker.

Ya that 1st was super close and easily can be scored 10-10
On 2nd watch I actually think that is a perfect example of a 10-10 round
Bobby landed very little more, Yoel landed a little better

 

[Gay For Longo]

I had it as a close 49-46, but that's how I had it with current judging.
With draws more prevalent, 49-47 would be fairer.
48-47 no way.
It was clear enough who was winning that fight before round 5.

This
49-47 was the corret score imo as well

 

[Sweets]

Fact! Whittaker basically slapped him around, Yoels TD's/attempts looked good but Whittaker is like a spring and was rarely under control, so they didn't add up to anything and were by no means round winning.

 

[member 3289]

I gave it to Yoel only because I knew the judges probably would, but on second look, you're right. Whittaker landed the more damaging shots. 49-46 would have been the right call.

 

[La Paix]

It was 49-46 Whittaker 1,3,4,5 even Dana and Bisping scored the first round for Whittaker.

I have no issue with your scoring but using Dana and the guy avoiding Yoel isn't strengthening your case.

 

[Hong Kong Phooey]

some intelligent mma fans here on this board

 

[SongExotic2]

Yoel should head to raw and try wrestling Kurt angle.

Make him humble

 

[Rambo John J]

50-48
only two rounds were really "won"

both by whitaker

Whitaker earned that...who cares about the "score"

 

[Drake]

Felt like it was a pretty clear 48-47 for Rob...either way who cares? Either score has him winning which was right regardless.

 

[GSPTrainingInAPool]

Judges are human, humans make mistakes. Not saying they did in this case - but a close fight left to the judges will always leave people saying they got it wrong. it could have gone either way, but in the end there needs to be a winner.

 

[Ghost Bro]

I agree with the general message of the thread