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UFC Commentator Advocates for Open Scoring Rule Change

5/13/2025

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Following UFC 315, commentator Jon Anik called for a rule change to implement open scoring after Jack Della Maddalena's narrow win over Belal Muhammad. Despite Muhammad's injuries and mixed reviews on his performance, Anik argues that real-time scores could empower fighters to adapt their strategies mid-fight, making the competition even more thrilling.

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Following UFC 315, commentator Jon Anik called for a rule change to implement open scoring after Jack Della Maddalena's narrow win over Belal Muhammad. Despite Muhammad's injuries and mixed reviews on his performance, Anik argues that real-time scores could empower fighters to adapt their strategies mid-fight, making the competition even more thrilling.