The MMA BUSHIDO championship fight between Ragners Dzigurs and Vitold Jagelo, held on October 17 at the KOK’129 World Series event in Riga, sparked strong emotions both inside the arena and across social media. To address the concerns raised and ensure transparency, we would like to provide a detailed explanation.
- Weight Category. The championship fight was scheduled in the 77 kg weight category. However, during the official weigh-in, Ragners Dzigurs failed to make the required weight. Nevertheless, following an agreement between both fighters, the bout was allowed to proceed.
- Judges’ Decision. The fight was evaluated by four judges, whose decisions were evenly divided. Two judges scored the fight in favor of Ragners Dzigurs, while the other two scored it in favor of Vitold Jagelo, resulting in a 2–2 split in the judges’ votes. Neither fighter received a majority of the judges’ votes. This should not be confused with a 2–2 score in rounds or an official round-by-round points total.
- Additional Fight Analysis. To address any remaining doubts and provide an independent assessment, the fight was reviewed today by independent MMA experts. Their round-by-round scoring was as follows:
Round 1: 10–9 in favor of Ragners Dzigurs.
Round 2: 10–10, a draw.
Round 3: 10–9 in favor of Vitold Jagelo.
Under MMA judging criteria, the evaluation of a fight primarily focuses on effective striking and grappling, including takedowns, while fight control is considered according to its significance within the official scoring criteria.
The MMA BUSHIDO championship title stays vacant.
You can watch the fight replay on FIGHT+ or PRIME FIGHT HD.
