All articles tagged with #judging controversy
Freestyle skier Mac Forehand landed a historic nose-butter triple cork 2160 in the Olympic freeski big air, earning silver behind Tormod Frostad and sparking social-media outcry over judging bias, including calls for investigations despite the final scores (193.5 for Forehand, 199.50 for Frostad).
Madison Chock and Evan Bates will not file an appeal over the Milan 2026 ice-dance results after a controversy over a French judge's scoring in favor of Beaudry and Cizeron. The 24-hour window to appeal has passed, though US Figure Skating could still send a letter of concern to the ISU as the skaters focus on supporting the sport's future.
Chloe Kim, the two-time Olympic gold medalist in women's snowboarding halfpipe, led after her first run at the 2026 Winter Games in Livigno with an 88.0 but was overtaken by 17-year-old Choi Ga-on, who posted 90.25 on her final run. Kim wiped out on her last two attempts, finishing with silver despite landing a rare double-cork 1080 that NBC commentators questioned. The result has sparked debate over judges' scoring even as Kim—who previously won gold in 2018 and 2022—attended with support from teammates and her boyfriend Myles Garrett; she had been medically cleared after a shoulder injury.
Actors Will Friedle and Rider Strong defended their 'Boy Meets World' co-star Danielle Fishel against perceived unfair judging on 'Dancing With The Stars,' criticizing the judges for bias and favoritism, and suggesting her portrayal as a young star influences their harsh evaluations.
Cheryl Burke defends judge Carrie Ann Inaba amid criticism over her scoring on 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 34, highlighting the challenges Inaba faces and her professionalism, while Burke prepares to guest judge on Halloween Night.
Manny Pacquiao, at age 46, delivered an extraordinary performance against Mario Barrios, but despite winning on the scorecards, the judges awarded a majority draw, denying him a well-deserved victory and potentially his last shot at a world title, highlighting the harsh realities of boxing's judging and the fleeting nature of athletic opportunity.
The article reviews two controversial boxing matches between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor, analyzing judges' decisions, fight dynamics, and public/media opinions, ultimately suggesting Serrano may have been unfairly robbed in their second fight.
Ciryl Gane revealed he fought through UFC 310 with three broken bones in his foot, a more severe injury than initially thought, which could sideline him for some time. Despite this, Gane secured a controversial split decision win over Alexander Volkov, who criticized the judging, particularly targeting judge Adalaide Byrd. Volkov expressed disbelief over the decision, questioning the competence of the judging panel and hinting at an appeal.
At UFC 310, Ciryl Gane narrowly defeated Alexander Volkov in a controversial split decision, prompting UFC CEO Dana White to question the commission about the judging. White apologized to Volkov, believing he won the fight, and criticized the decision-making process, which is controlled by the commission, not the UFC. Volkov expressed his frustration, particularly with judge Adalaide Byrd, known for controversial decisions. The fight's outcome has sparked debate over the consistency and transparency of judging in UFC events.
Dana White, CEO of the UFC, expressed outrage over judge Mike Bell's 10-8 scorecard in the main event of Noche UFC, which resulted in a split draw between flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko. White called for an investigation into the judge's decision and criticized the criteria for scoring a 10-8 round. Despite the controversy, White confirmed that Shevchenko will have an immediate trilogy fight with Grasso once she recovers from a broken thumb.
Israel Adesanya criticized the judges at UFC Vegas 74 after his teammate Kai Kara-France lost a split decision to Amir Albazi. Adesanya called for accountability and the firing of judges Chris Lee and Sal D'Amato. Kara-France also expressed disappointment but acknowledged the subjective nature of judging. Albazi has now won his first five fights in the UFC and called for a title shot.