Damn. That sucks Cap'n. I'm going to tell the next ref that I'm just going scream "Cornelius!" if I'm submitting, and "Puppy" if I'm okay.
Kind of sad we've got to use safewords.
I don't know if the refs in Indiana need really to be professionally-certified (since the state's unregulated). The ref was (is?) a pro fighter himself at one point.
This was in Indiana? Forgive me, I'm out of "the loop". What town? Who was the ref? What promotion?
I know of most of the fighters around here Indianapolis/Kokomo/Lafayette. Most of the time, the ref is/was a fighter. Sorry if any of this info was already given, but I can't sift through EVERY page at work.
So. Indiana....New Albany
That guy definitely had a gameplan. He looked strong like bull. Nice transition with the arm triangle defense to reversal. The head slump at the end says it all.
I was trying to figure out who the ref was mostly. Indiana is known for having some great fighters come from there, but also known for some lackluster events, refs, inadequate venues, etc. I was wondering if it was any of the events I'm familar with here.
Anyways, better luck next time.