Right after Rogan says "look whats happening here" Tony says "ahhhh". Not saying it had to be stopped but I can see where some refs would stop that. For sure he was saved by the bell.
I’m glad it wasn’t stopped nor should it be. Things hurt for a second and sometimes a slight move relieves the pressure, not saying that’s the case here but I’m glad it continued .
rogan screaming it’s broken, I will wait to see what the dr’s say but I highly doubt it’s broken, hyperextended and sore as shit today sure.
The refs were already on high alert with several other stoppage decisions on the card that night. Referees also have discretion over the calls they make and in most cases they gave a perspective we arent privey to at that very second. I dont have any problems with any of the stoppages or lack there of last night. The card wind up being better than I thought it was going to be, the prelims and Main card
It would help to hear the audio without the commentary interfering. The Unified Rules would seem to allow a ref to stop a lot of fights where a fighter makes sounds "indicating pain or discomfort." It could conceivably happen after a punch to the solar plexus, a kick to a damaged leg, or any number of situations where a fighter experiences "discomfort."
McCarthy: "I use to tell fighters all the time I will let you grunt, groan or summon the gods of stupid strength with a Arrrggghhhh, but don’t scream out like you just turned into an 8 year old."
Unified rules:
Verbal tap out
ii. Verbal tap out: When a contestant verbally announces to the referee that he or she does not wish to continue or makes audible sounds such as screams indicating pain or discomfort
this thread highlights how poor the ufc commentary team is at shutting their mouths and letting the action tell the story. Not something i normally care about, but the great announcers are always really good at keeping quiet for stretches of seconds to let the action speak for itself.
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