Some in the community think it is time to change how fights are scored after Merab Dvalishvili\u2019s latest dominant triumph.<\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s UFC<\/a> 320 pay-per-view saw one of two titles on the line change hands, with Alex Pereira getting revenge on Magomed Ankalaev<\/a> in the main event.<\/p>\n Before that, it was another successful night at the office for the bantamweight king, as Dvalishvili defeated Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision<\/a> to remain on the throne and move closer to an unrivaled reign in the division.<\/p>\n But although the Georgian has shown close to total dominance in his last two fights, not everyone is enjoying how Dvalishvili is getting the job done.<\/p>\n Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia pitches scoring change after Merab Dvalishvili\u2019s win<\/p>\n In hardcore MMA spaces, Dvalishvili<\/a> is far from a boring athlete. But for those with a penchant for striking-only disciplines, the Georgian may not be the fighter to get them interested in mixed martial arts.<\/p>\n Proving as much was boxing star Ryan Garcia\u2019s reaction to the UFC 320<\/a> co-main event. He first posted a comment regarding takedowns, having watched on as Dvalishvili landed a record 20 of 37 attempts.<\/p>\n \u201cI respect the sport of MMA for sure, but damn, these takedown-dominant fighters make it boring for me,\u201d Garcia wrote on X.<\/p>\n And in a follow-up post, the 27-year-old Californian proposed a radical change to the scoring criteria, which currently does not reward any kind of defensive action.<\/p>\n \u201cThey should give points in the round for stuffing takedown and standing up quick. I don\u2019t know, just my thoughts.\u201d<\/p>\n They should give points in the round for stuffing takedown and standing up quick, I don\u2019t know just my thoughts<\/p>\n \u2014 RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 5, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Fans debate scoring criteria change after Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen<\/p>\n Fans quickly took to the comments section to give their takes on Garcia\u2019s takeaway from Dvalishvili\u2019s UFC 320 triumph<\/a>.<\/p>\n There were some who supported Garcia\u2019s bold suggestion, believing defense should be acknowledged by the judges in MMA<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI agree. I\u2019ve thought that for a long time. The spamming takedowns is getting old.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAn actual good take given by a boxer in regards to MMA? Rare W.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cStuffing takedowns should reward points.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBeen saying this for years, couldn\u2019t agree more.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGreat MMA take by Ryan Garcia. I thought I\u2019d seen it all.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFacts. Defense should count too stopping a takedown takes as much skill as landing one.\u201d<\/p>\n Facts. Defense should count too stopping a takedown takes as much skill as landing one. MMA judging still acts like only offense matters \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f.<\/p>\n