Why do refs step in when one guy is one his back and the other is standing?
I understand if the fight has stalemated because of that position, but it seems like every time the guy on his back starts to stand, the ref steps in to let him up without fear of being attacked. Why is that? Is there anything in the rules to base this on?
I think they do this when the standing fighter makes as if to allow the other fighter to stand.
But I'd need to look at some specific cases to blah blah any more.
Sorry, I worded the question super poorly.
I understand they do it to let the down fighter back up to his feet, but why does the down fighter get a free pass to stand up?
What part of the ruleset allows the down fighter to stand up without having to defend himself or fear an attack?
DukeIsh - I understand if the fight has stalemated because of that position,
Do you?
Yeah, I do.
I see refs step in quickly all the time. Way before it seems necessary.
I wish I was more internet-savvy, I would illustrate my point with gifs.
I'm at a fight where jon Ivey has been kicked in the nuts 4 times and it looks like it's going to continue.
I know what you're saying. It usually happens when the standing guy indicates he wants the fight to be stood up. I think this helps with avoiding a cheap shot or something.
I can't really explain why, but i like it.
It bothers me for some reason.
Just happened in the Horwich fight.
ttt
I guess it makes the sport more dignified? I'm all for vale tudo rules, but moms and pops that are just now accepting of the sport don t like to see what they see as "cheap shots" oh well...