5 prominent UFC personalities who've called for a complete overhaul in MMA judging process

#2. Alexander Volkanovski

Current UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is not a fighter who has been on the wrong end of inexplicable split-decision losses. In fact, the Australian has only ever lost once in 25 fights, sporting a spotless record in the UFC.

Yet, prior to his third win over Max Holloway at UFC 276, Volkanovski's greatness was often questioned by the most rabid of Holloway's fanbase, who believed that the Hawaiian had won their second outing.

Understandably, the narrative led to frustrations for the reigning champion. On Israel Adesanya's YouTube channel, the Australian stated his willingness to adopt open scoring.

He thinks it would not only benefit fighters by informing them of how well or poorly they're performing, but it would also prevent fans and fighters alike from complaining about decisions. Fighters who know they're down on the scorecards yet do nothing to turn things around will have no excuse for their performances.

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#1. Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan is one of the most polarizing figures in MMA. His voice is synonymous with the UFC, and fights are often at their most thrilling when Rogan's signature scream sounds off over a devastating knockout in the octagon.

However, he is also questioned for the many opinions and choices he's revealed on his ever-popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience.

Among the opinions he was criticized for was suggesting that the criteria for MMA judging be changed to favor damage over control, something that the world eagerly pointed out had already been adopted.

Rogan, however, is also known for being a proponent of open scoring, as is Ariel Helwani and even Jon Anik despite the latter's minor reservations. As far back as 2017, Rogan tweeted his belief that open scoring would serve to heighten the drama of a fight.

According to Rogan, a fighter who knows they've lost every preceding round will have no choice but to seek a finish in the final round, either by knockout or submission.

That would be in a Hail Mary moment that the UFC commentator seems to believe will render bouts more exciting as fans will watch high-stakes matchups with baited breath.