UFC commentator Joe Rogan has called for a complete overhaul for MMA judging — we will cover this and much more in Thursday's social media roundup.
Joe Rogan wants change when it comes to judging in MMA
Arguably the biggest issue with MMA currently is the standard and style of judging.
It is becoming pretty much a weekly occurrence on UFC cards that there is an absolute robbery or other several issues with judging.
Because of the difficultly in which MMA judging has been causing over the last couple of years, many people involved with MMA have called for immeadiate change with people suggesting open scoring methods of scoring fights or other subtle changes which would massively improve the judging system.
The latest person to speak out on the issues with MMA judging is UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
On a recent episode of his podcast 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' Rogan suggested some changes he would like to see be added to MMA judging, See below to see what Rogan had to say in full.
Joe Rogan wants an overhaul for MMA judging --
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 30, 2022
Full story: https://t.co/W8qRz2Py7i pic.twitter.com/JnRXL3wDAl
Rogan revealed that he would like to see MMA move away from the point scoring system and instead judge fights based off several different factors including amount of strikes, takedowns and damage.
These changes are obviously easier said than done to implement but Rogan has certainly created a case to have the scoring system changed.
Do you agree with Rogan or would you like to see the current scoring system continue?
Valerie Loureda reveals she has signed with WWE
Bellator star Valerie Loureda revealed yesterday that she is officially done with MMA as she has signed with the WWE.
Loureda has been teasing a move to WWE for several months now and it has now been made official that she will be making the switch from MMA to professional wrestling.
Check out the clip below to see the moment where Loureda announced the news.
.@valerielouredaa is leaving MMA to sign with WWE
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) June 29, 2022
The now-wrestler got emotional while breaking the news to @arielhelwani on #TheMMAHour
https://t.co/uAeJJvpgpx pic.twitter.com/lSnsufVFA1
Official poster for Rafael Dos Anjos vs Rafael Fiziev revealed
Next weekend's UFC Fight Night event will be headlined with an exciting lightweight bout between former champion Rafael Dos Anjos and rising contender Rafael Fiziev.
Today the poster for the bout has been revealed, check it out below.
Your official RDA -- Fiziev poster has dropped --
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) June 28, 2022
We can't wait for this one -- pic.twitter.com/iLPioiNVLT
Beneil Dariush keen on fighting Dustin Poirier
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has revealed that if he can't get a title shot next, he would like to fight Dustin Poirier.
Beneil Dariush sets his sights on Dustin Poirier. --
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) June 28, 2022
Source, MMA Junkie: https://t.co/rhxTFGdE98 pic.twitter.com/SFqtIe8Ahy
Jake Paul instructs his team to move on to new opponent targets as Tommy Fury can't enter the United States
Earlier this week Tommy Fury revealed that as he arrived to the airport to fly to New York for his press conference with Jake Paul, he was told that he was denied entry to the United States.
Due to this, the press conference could not take place and the fight is in serious jeopardy.
Earlier today, Paul posted to Twitter saying that he has instructed his team to move onto new opponent targets as the fight is in danger.
Tommy Fury is in hiding. Bitch made.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 30, 2022
Tyson Fury lawyer never got back to my team on setting up escrow for our $1M bet. Never believed in his brother.
Instructed my team to do a Hova and move On To The Next One
Luke Rockhold opens up on what led him back to the UFC
Check out this raw and emotional interview which Luke Rockhold gave this week where he spoke about the incidents which led to him returning to the UFC.
"I know it’s not a popular subject right now, but I did have an abortion, and I did have a big breakup."@LukeRockhold reveals the turning point that brought him back to UFC.@MikeBohn's interview: https://t.co/pjYSw7UgDb pic.twitter.com/oFhSXE9dB4
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 28, 2022
Official UFC 276 fight order revealed
UFC 276 is just days away and we finally have the officially bout order for the fight card.
Check it out below.
Updated #UFC276 bout order (per ESPN) pic.twitter.com/frQDgHbeT5
— Marcel Dorff -------- (@BigMarcel24) June 29, 2022
David Adesanya tries to copy his brother's kicks on the bag
Check out this hilarious clip of Israel Adesanya's brother, David, trying to replicate his kicks on the bag.
Not everyone in the family can be a fighter pic.twitter.com/MGZaYji6p4
— ᴛʜᴇᴀʀᴛᴏꜰᴡᴀʀ---- (@TheArtOfWar6) June 29, 2022
Dana White reveals that Jon Jones is "ready to go"
After months and months of speculation, Dana White has finally confirmed that Jon Jones is finally ready to return to action.
Both fights are -- -- --
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) June 28, 2022
Who would you rather see @JonnyBones face? -- @francis_ngannou or @stipemiocic? VOTE BELOW -- pic.twitter.com/JaH1Dfy47n
White also revealed that Jones will either face Stipe Miocic or Francis Ngannou in his return fight.