This episode is also available as a blog post: http://sportslawandpolicyreviewreporter.com/2022/04/26/hidden-scorecards-an-unsolved-mystery-of-mma%ef%bf%bc/

Hidden Scorecards – An Unsolved Mystery of MMA

MMA has been on a path to portray itself as a legitimate sport around the globe and attract more spectators. Since its introduction, the violent sport has been tweaking regulations to ensure that the general market audience is onboard to watch and enjoy it. As the years have passed, giant organizations like the Ultimate Fighting Championship have helped in making the sport global. Following boxing, like most of its other rules, MMA has decided to adopt the rule of undisclosed scorecards or commonly knows as hidden scorecards. This article discusses the shortcomings of the same and puts forth arguments for open scorecards in MMA.