Take note: Usman won because HE took it out of the judges' hands.

[cpirish]

If he played safe in round 5, he would have lost a split decision.

HE made a decision to not let that happen....instead of coasting, getting robbed, then crying about it afterwards.

All fighters should take note.

True championship performance. Respect.

 

[3knucklelanding]

Even if Usman only won a 10-9 that round, he would've won a split decision

But it would've been a 10-8 anyway

 

[usernamee]

No, Goddard did

 

[prikoke]

Even if Usman only won a 10-9 that round, he would've won a split decision

But it would've been a 10-8 anyway

I think 10-8 rounds are only given when one opponent pretty much can mount meaningful offense for the entire round? If so, it wouldn't have been a 10-8 because Colby did pretty well in the first half of the round. (I don't agree with this system, btw)

 

[3knucklelanding]

I think 10-8 rounds are only given when one opponent pretty much can mount meaningful offense for the entire round? If so, it wouldn't have been a 10-8 because Colby did pretty well in the first half of the round. (I don't agree with this system, btw)

No, they changed the rules

You no longer have to dominate the entire round