UFC 124: St. Pierre v Koscheck II (Saturday, Dec. 11 – PPV)

Especially the Hughes vs. Serra fight. Hughes got takedowns often, but Serra was attacking off his back when he was down and actually got closer to winning the fight than Hughes did.
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I was at that fight and remember it vividly. I had money on Hughes and while watching it, I just knew in my eyes Serra was winning just as you mentioned, but I knew the judges were going to award Hughes the decision based off the TD.

ok, question. Why are the rules set like this then?

Is there a specific reason?

Good question, I'll defer to TKD or Yeti but I agree with Peet.

In fact, it would never happen but imagine if UFC did adopt some of the old PrideFC rules.

If only one, I think I'd pick the two-round system 10x5