Judging

[Sertorius]

I'm loving the game, thanks to Adam and the team for their great work.

When running a fed that uses a cage, I've found that the judging seems to overvalue wrestling, in my opinion. In particular, just holding an opponent against the cage for a minute seems to score pretty significant points, even where no real offence is attempted. I see rounds where a fighter is knocked down twice and loses the striking definitively, but wins the round by holding the opponent against the cage for a couple of minutes despite doing no damage. As best I can tell, the judges give more credit for this than for being in top position on the ground while attempting little offence.

I do think such a fighter deserves some credit for controlling the action, but my perception is that it's slightly out of balance in the game. Do others agree, or is it just me?

[Blackman]

You are right that putting your opponent against the cage gives a fighter points. Yet, if the other fighter knocks the grinder down, he gets the advantage.

A KO seems to be valued highest, a takedown normally would win you the round. Generally, besides a takedown, nothing really interesting happens during a match.

I don't really think it should change. It's good this way.

[thatmizfit]

I think the judging is perfect, the problem is the referee who will sit there and let the fighter hold him there 3 to 4 minutes before restarting. I can't tell you how many times I've seen

Fighter A holds Fighter B against the cage for a whole minute

Fighter A holds Fighter B against the cage for 30 seconds or so

Fighter A tries to take Fighter B down but Fighter B stands his ground

Fighter A holds Fighter B against the cage for a whole minute

Fighter A holds Fighter B against the cage for a whole minute

Referee restarts the fight in the center

Fighter B throws a punch but misses

Round end

10-9 Fighter A

[billieskeet]

Yes, the cage does favor wrestlers more, but in real mma competition cage's do serve as an advantage to wrestlers, so if it is like that for it's a realistic feature.