UFC Fight night: Bautista vs. Oliveira – Round-by-Round Judge Scorecards
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On February 7, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, UFC Fight Night featured a compelling showdown between Joaquin Bautista and Gabriel Oliveira. Fans and analysts alike closely scrutinized each round, but the official outcome rested with the judges. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how each fight was scored, providing insight into the decision-making process.
Understanding the 10-Point Must System
Before diving into the specific scorecards,it’s crucial to understand the 10-Point must System used in UFC judging. In this system, the winner of a round must receive 10 points, while the loser receives 9 or fewer.A dominant round typically results in a 10-8 score, indicating a important advantage for the winner. Rounds that are very close are often scored 10-9.
Bautista vs. Oliveira: official Scorecards
The main event between Joaquin Bautista and Gabriel Oliveira delivered a thrilling contest. Here’s how the judges saw it:
Judge 1:
- Round 1: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 2: Oliveira 10 – Bautista 9
- Round 3: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 4: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 5: Oliveira 10 – Bautista 9
- Total: Bautista 49 – Oliveira 47
Judge 2:
- Round 1: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 2: oliveira 10 – Bautista 9
- round 3: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 4: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 5: Oliveira 10 – Bautista 9
- Total: Bautista 49 – Oliveira 47
Judge 3:
- Round 1: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 2: oliveira 10 – Bautista 9
- round 3: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 4: Bautista 10 – Oliveira 9
- Round 5: Oliveira 10 – Bautista 9
- Total: Bautista 49 – Oliveira 47
Official Result: Joaquin Bautista defeated Gabriel Oliveira by Unanimous decision (49-47, 49-47, 49-47).
Key Takeaways from the Judging
The scorecards reveal a closely contested fight. all three judges scored the fight 49-47 in favor of bautista, indicating he narrowly edged out Oliveira. the fight was characterized by back-and-forth action, with both fighters having moments of control. The judges consistently awarded rounds based on effective striking and grappling, with Bautista appearing to have a slight advantage in overall damage and control.
Understanding these scorecards provides valuable insight into the nuances of MMA judging and the factors that contribute to a fighter’s victory. It highlights the importance of consistent performance throughout all five rounds.
View the official scorecards and more details on UFC.com
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