"Flash KOs" Give em a chance or call it then?

[TrueBias]

A flash knock out is when a fighter is knocked out for a given period of time, typically a blink of an eye, and then is conscious.

However a flash ko looks a lot like a hard knockdown. Or does it...?

Some say let that shit go cuz weve had fighters come back.

Barry v kongo
Fedor v maldonado
Frankie v gray

Some say, fuck that. Fighter safety! "They were done. He was out. What, you want him killed?"

Fedor v henderson
Urijah v renan
Diaz v daley

I guess i cant make a poll?

Discuss.

 

[TheRuthlessOne]

Let em bang

 

[Gabe]

Let the boys play.

 

[binny]

stop the fight if its in favor of my fighter. bad reffing if they stop it on my fighter. duh

 

[sllimkcaj]

It is called a flash KNOCK OUT. If someones knocked out the fight should stop.

 

[AceCooch]

It all depends on whether or not the fighter is intelligently defending themselves..

In the case of Urijah Vs Renan, imo the fight should have gone a bit longer because Urijah was intelligently defending himself and is a proven veteran..

I'm all about fighter safety tho, and I understand why the ref stopped it

 

[Your Account]

 

[NightwingBJJ]

Let em bang

They already let them bang.

 

[Wizzlebiz]

If body and arms go stiff as they are falling call it off.

If they go down and show any assembance of defense let it bleed.

 

[BC]

They already let them bang.

Let them bang again bro

 

[Breaking]

I say let them fight if you can.

If they snap back into consciousness just In time to eat a few more shots, shut it down.

If they snap back and immediately continue fighting, let em bang.

 

[NightwingBJJ]

Let them bang again bro

 

[snakedafunky]

Flash KO = stopping the fight. But I can understand the ref not always recognizing its was a KO he needs to make a split second decision.

But yeah any sort of KO you need to stop the fight, besides health concerns, how would you draw the line otherwise? Flash KO 1 -2 second keep fighting 3 or more second stop the fight.

 

[linvillegorge]

I don't think there's any definite answer. Every situation is unique and should be treated as such. If you have a guy who is known for his durability take a shot and go down like it's a flash KO, that guy should probably be given an opportunity to recover. The ref should be in position to stop the fight immediately, but give the guy a chance. Especially if it's a title fight or likely title shot eliminator. On the other hand, if you've got a guy who's chinny as fuck and he goes down like he's been shot by a sniper, just call that shit right then and there.

 

[BC]

 

[NightwingBJJ]

One the worst seasons of TUF and that's saying a lot. Ha

 

[Rod Farva]

Fighter safety is most important.

Letting it go too far is way worse than an early stoppage. You can always fight again.

As far as the sport goes, a major injury, particularly a head injury could cause public outcry and get the attention of lawmakers and be a nightmare for the sport

 

[JimtheJake]

A. For the fighters long term health, call it.

B.For thrills, let that shit play out.

Fuck it... B

 

[BC]

One the worst seasons of TUF and that's saying a lot. Ha

The worst for sure, Colton fuckin Smith won it haaha

 

[NightwingBJJ]

The worst for sure, Colton fuckin Smith won it haaha

Isn't Magny the only surviving member?

On Topic:

It is up to the ref's digression.