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[Rhaknar]

Why are the docs stopping it tho he looks fine?

 

[Dr.Acula]

The ref didn't stop it for a k/o, he stopped it for illegal strikes. He doesn't know how Weidman would have responded had he not stepped in.

 

[Latvian Hitman]

What a fiasco. I couldn't really care less who wins, but that's just an embarrassing way for a fight to end...

EDIT: I mean, it's really the ref's mistake. Once you give the guy 5 minutes, you kinda' have to stick with that, whether you were right or not, IMO.

 

[Rumblebones]

What a shit show.

 

[Beatofficer]

Neither fighter is happy with this result. This sucks, this ruined a fight that was entertaining.

 

[bbd23]

AND MY HATE FOR WEIDMAN GROWS

 

[killamajig]

 

[parrotbeak]

This event should have ended with a tribute to Cote.

 

[Rawr Its Ry]

This'll be interesting if more fighters try to use the knee like Gegard now

 

[alr1ght]

So dumb. Weidman should get the 5 minutes because Mirgs thought it was illegal and should not be looking at replay. Restart the fight as soon as he's ready.

Still, fuck Weidman.

 

[Chumley]

This is a completely bullshit "win", instant rematch. Dom is right this fight should still be going.

 

[Tater Tot]

NYSAC seems to have learned their lesson from UFC brookly and are doing a much better job

damn I typed this earlier lmao

 

[Rhaknar]

Mousasi is pissed.

 

[AnotherDayAnotherDollar]

That was stupid.

 

[NomarTyme]

AND MY HATE FOR WEIDMAN GROWS

How is this Weidman fault?

 

[The Faceless Master]

Should be one or two knees on the ground, period. Hands on the ground doesn't mean shit.

baby steps.

 

[Oscar]

Lol, Moose still looks nonchalant.

That permanent stoic expression.

 

[OnPoint]

Oh god people are so mad hahaha

 

[Macattk15]

Miragliotta is the worst. Didn't he fuck something up a few events ago too?

 

[Instro]

Weidman is a bitch. Stop trying to game the system with that kind of bullshit.

 

[Bsigg12]

That was pretty fucking stupid

 

[BLOODED_hands]

Legal knees. Ko win for the Moose.

 

[Qvoth]

weidman's palms weren't even on the ground though? what's this shit about 1 hand on the ground shit? can someone explain?

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

People mad but Mousasi just won it

 

[Chumley]

They need to do it again, this is just total bullshit.

 

[Fitts]

The correct result. Serves Weidman right for trying to milk that shit.

Also, Trump country not happy right now lol.

They need to do it again, this is just total bullshit.

Nah.

 

[Ryck]

Wow fuck ups all around.

 

[Mega]

Weidman deserved that loss.

Should be one or two knees on the ground, period. Hands on the ground doesn't mean shit.

Agreed. This new rule has made shit more confusing for no reason.

 

[Archaix]

Ref stopped the fight for a legal strike. That's a TKO.

Places where they fucked up:

The ref didn't need to stop the fight for that strike. He was hit hard but not out.

The ref apparently is not allowed to have the benefit of replay, so his decision that it was an unintentional illegal strike should stand.

The doctor didn't need to be involved.

 

[BronsonLee]

People mad but Mousasi just won it

I have no idea what's going on

 

[Spladam]

Mousasi calls him out for stalling hahaha. Poor guy, robbed of his sleepy victory.

 

[Chumley]

Ref stopped the fight for a legal strike. That's a TKO.

Places where they fucked up:

The ref didn't need to stop the fight for that strike. He was hit hard but not out.

The ref apparently is not allowed to have the benefit of replay, so his decision that it was an unintentional illegal strike should stand.

The doctor didn't need to be involved.

No, he stopped the fight because he thought it was an illegal knee.

 

[jabuseika]

Weidman also sold it too much, he fucked himself up.

...or he was really out, and this is a good call.

 

[Egg0]

Weedman probably regrets milking those knees. In retrospect it makes it look like he was unable to continue lol

 

[Rhaknar]

Lol at Rogan throwing the ref under the bus

 

[Dr.Acula]

Weidman losing in equally odd fashion to his Silva wins.

Knocking a guy out standing with your fists, then breaking his leg with a check is now equivalent to the ref calling an illegal blow then reversing it on an illegal replay?

Why don't the replay eye pokes and shit then?

 

[Master Thespian]

Fuck this crowd, too.

EDIT: Weidman sounds punch drunk. Maybe he wasn't milking it but was legit woozy.

 

[broz0rs]

lol at Mousasi scolding his corner for celebrating

 

[Mega]

Miragliotta is the worst. Didn't he fuck something up a few events ago too?

How is it his fault? Joe needed a dozen slowmo replays to see it was legal. None of us saw it. The new rule is stupid.

 

[Oscar]

Weidman deserved that loss.



Agreed. This new rule has made shit more confusing for no reason.

The new rule is a step in the right direction, but yeah they need to just make it 100% legal.

 

[alr1ght]

weidman's palms weren't even on the ground though? what's this shit about 1 hand on the ground shit? can someone explain?

2 hands down = no knees to head.
1 hand down = knees to head ok.

until recently, it used to be 1 or 2 down = no knees to head.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

lmao that was like the Overeem post fight interview.

"I guess you're right"

 

[Archaix]

No, he stopped the fight because he thought it was an illegal knee.

Right, which is why the review shouldn't have come in to play. But for whatever reason they decided it should, which means he stopped the fight for what was ruled a legal knee in the end.

 

[PaulKersey]

They need to do it again, this is just total bullshit.

But...but... Weidman is so much better than Mousasi! Only cans! Right? Moose is awesome. No rematch because Weidman tried gaming the system. Go to Bellator and fight the winner of Chael/Wanderlei.

 

[The Faceless Master]

"i put my hands down"

*looks at slomo replay*

"i guess you're right"

lol

 

[parrotbeak]

baby steps.

Ya give it another 20 years and they'll get the rules right.

 

[Landford]

"yeah, you are right."

Lol, fuck off.

 

[cchum]

Lol at Rogan throwing the ref under the bus

He's right though

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Hard times, daddeh

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Knocking a guy out standing with your fists, then breaking his leg with a check is now equivalent to the ref calling an illegal blow then reversing it on an illegal replay?

Why don't the replay eye pokes and shit then?

Hey man, I'll come over to your house and you can try checking my kicks until my leg breaks. I'd love to see how you pull that off.

It was a freak accident, stop trying to spin it any other way.