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i see no load baring
That fight was in Ontario. In Ontario, they're still using the old definition of "grounded." Any part of the body but the feet touching is "grounded."
i see no load baring
That doesn't matter, that's not the rule in Toronto. Finger down is down
This is the standard at every event, so while I understand that the rules are variable, I do push back on the fans who think the fighters are just as confused as we are. You have to actually get licensed to fight in a state, so you gotta know the rules, and they also specifically have this at every event reminding you of the rules.LOL Beat me to it.
That video was ended so many arguments on this topic.
It also shows that the fighters are briefed explicitly on the rule.
Can't really blame Herb when he is making a split second call and not watching slo-mo replays. That is what places the blame ENTIRELY at the feet of the commissions shuffling the deck on rules. Fighters don't know if they are or are not safe when touching the ground, opponents don't know if they can kick/knee? Is their hand bearing enough weight? Fingertips? Can I pull them up?When Imavov kicked him in the head, Dolidze had his fingers on the ground but most importantly his hand was not flat, therefore he was not a grounded opponent. Herb Dean screwed up.
That doesn't matter, that's not the rule in Toronto. Finger down is down
That fight was in Ontario. In Ontario, they're still using the old definition of "grounded." Any part of the body but the feet touching is "grounded."