Yeah, I totally rewatched that fight and d*mn, it was frustrating to see those judges make such a controversial call. But you know what, at least Sandhagen still got the win, so it wasn't a total disaster.
As for the Lee vs. Barber fight, man, that was a tough one. Lee definitely had some solid takedowns and control on the ground, but Barber was throwing some serious heat on the feet. And I gotta admit, I was a little surprised when they gave the decision to Barber, but hey, that's how it goes sometimes.
It's definitely tough when fights go to a decision, 'cause there's always the chance that the judges will mess it up. I totally get why some fighters are ditching the UFC and heading over to Bellator or One Championship.
For those not following One Championship, the holistic approach is basically that instead of scoring fights round by round, they judge fights taking into account the entire duration of the fight and considering factors like near finishes, striking superiority, and grappling dominance.