Nevada OKs small TV monitors for UFC judges - ESPN

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: REDRUM
Date: May 20, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

UFC judges to get TV monitors in Vegas
By Brett Okamoto
ESPN.com
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Nevada State Athletic Commission members voted unanimously in favor of allowing the UFC to install 7-inch monitors at judges' seats in all future events during a meeting Friday.
The measure is effective immediately, meaning the screens will be in place inside the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas later this month at UFC 130. Similar petitions have also been passed for upcoming UFC events in Vancouver and Pennsylvania.
According to the petition, the screens are designed "to afford each judge the opportunity to view the action in the limited instances where their direct line of sight is impaired or obstructed for whatever reason."
The feed on the monitors will be the same shown on larger screens suspended around arenas at UFC events.
They will carry no audio feed and go black in between rounds.
"The technology will be utilized in the exact same was as the in-stadium boards, it will show the exact same feed," said attorney Michael Mersch, who represented the UFC at the meeting.
"There will be no audio component, so they won't be hearing announcers and be influenced by that. There will be no replays, so judges are not reviewing repeated footage."
The screens will be attached to a moveable arm next to each judges' seat. If a judge doesn't feel comfortable using the technology, each has the option to simply push it aside. All the costs associated with the technology will fall on the UFC.
Monitors have been utilized at three UFC shows in the past. The technology has also been put into effect recently in California.
According to NSAC executive director Keith Kizer, the idea regarding cageside monitors was first brought to the commission's attention "a year ago."
All five members of the board were in favor of the measure, notably Chairman Bill D. Brady, who commended the promotion on its push for the technology.
"I think it's another example of the UFC being on the cutting edge," Brady said during deliberations. "I think they're ahead of everyone else again."
Brett Okamoto covers mixed martial arts for ESPN.com.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: REDRUM
Date: May 20, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

this is a big step into the right direction of mma judging.... It still wont fix the ignorant judges who dont understand mma but its a good step forward...
Also there is no way Roy Nelson will fit on a 7 inch monitor

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: May 20, 2011 at 03:38 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

It's going to be funny when the judges still get it very wrong and can't use the "i saw it from a different perspective..."
No... you just suck at judging..

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: REDRUM
Date: May 20, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

Jak said:
It's going to be funny when the judges still get it very wrong and can't use the "i saw it from a different perspective..."
No... you just suck at judging..
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yup or sad

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: May 20, 2011 at 03:54 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

I think this is a pos.+ step in the right direction. It's not a giant leap for mankind or anything, it's meant to assist the Judges. Limiting the audio, as well as the re-plays takes out the influence factor that some speculated could affect the judging. (thumbs up)

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JC507
Date: May 20, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

FIGHTMAGNET said:
I think this is a pos.+ step in the right direction. It's not a giant leap for mankind or anything, it's meant to assist the Judges. Limiting the audio, as well as the re-plays takes out the influence factor that some speculated could affect the judging. (thumbs up)
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"Monitors have been utilized at three UFC shows in the past."
Anyone know what event these were?
Also, are the judges supposed to fill out the card after each round? Sometimes it seems there's a long wait for the judges to finish up there cards and I was thinking they were filling it all out at the end, which would be a horrible way to do it.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: REDRUM
Date: May 20, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

JC507 said:
"Monitors have been utilized at three UFC shows in the past."
Anyone know what event these were?
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The Phan-Garcia, Kampmann-Sanchez and Machida-Shogun I fights...... jk

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Neonep
Date: May 20, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

Watch certain fighters put them shits to the test with a back and forth war and watch them still get the decision wrong!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: May 20, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/nevada-oks-small-tv-monitors-for-ufc-judges-espn.38927/

JC507 said:
Also, are the judges supposed to fill out the card after each round? Sometimes it seems there's a long wait for the judges to finish up there cards and I was thinking they were filling it all out at the end, which would be a horrible way to do it.
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Judges do fill out their cards after each round. Those cards are then taken from them after every round.