Well after a fight is over, the fighter does not have the right to engage in a physical altercation with a referee. The UFC must take swift and unquestioned actions by Suspending him is not enough. He should exit Brazil no longer being a UFC employee.
I agree but I need to see the video of it. Was it a kick in the pants or a legit kick? Could be suspendable or firable... not sure. Can't say based solely on Anik's call there
Honestly, I think Roy's post-fight speech kinda excuses his actions. Bigfoot's been knocked out 6 times in his last 8 fights. Roy had him done and didn't want to inflict more brain damage, but Big John made him throw more punches. If that's your friend your fighting, I'd probably be upset too.
cmvideo75 said:
I agree but I need to see the video of it. Was it a kick in the pants or a legit kick? Could be suspendable or firable... not sure. Can't say based solely on Anik's call there
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A kick directly to his buttocks/hip. Then he flips him off and screams at him. This kind of beratement of an official is good for no one. The refs are in there to protect the fighters, no way BJM wants someone to take unneeded punishment and no way does he deserve to be attacked for attempting to do his job.
NicoSuave said:
Honestly, I think Roy's post-fight speech kinda excuses his actions. Bigfoot's been knocked out 6 times in his last 8 fights. Roy had him done and didn't want to inflict more brain damage, but Big John made him throw more punches. If that's your friend your fighting, I'd probably be upset too.
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Then dont fight him. Roy isnt Big Foots moral compass, doctor, or family. He signed the fight agreement, you cant become a ref in there.
cmvideo75 said:
Roy's got a little equity with the UFC too... long time fighter with no incidents, generally a company man. Really gotta see what it looked like.
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If the UFC has any consistency I agree. They released Jason High for a little shove. I don't know how hard the foot shove was but that shouldn't matter. You can't do that.
Originally posted by: Cootersaurous Date: September 25, 2016 at 12:20 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/the-ufc-must-fire-roy-nelson.69895/
Sedulous said:
If the UFC has any consistency I agree. They released Jason High for a little shove. I don't know how hard the foot shove was but that shouldn't matter. You can't do that.
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Its either a push kick or a front kick to the hip. I lean more towards a push kick but if you wanted to classify it a front kick I might let you argue it.
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Suspendable... that was a WTF?! push. Can't do it but it's not exactly a Paul Daley sucker punch.
I really don't care very much tho so if they wanna drop the hammer, then meh
redd1 said:
Honestly I have no problem with what he did. I guess he could have walked away after the first punch, but that stoppage was late as s---.
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The commission is in charge, this is not some barbaric sport where the fighters make the rules. This is a sport with structure and people who enforce certain rules. No where does it say that Roy Nelson overseas the officials.
cmvideo75 said:
Roy's got a little equity with the UFC too... long time fighter with no incidents, generally a company man. Really gotta see what it looked like.
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Company man? Roy has repeatedly complained. His most recent was about the drug testing, with him saying he could do a better job..
buffaloblue said:
Its either a push kick or a front kick to the hip. I lean more towards a push kick but if you wanted to classify it a front kick I might let you argue it.
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It cuts away too soon. Looks like a push kick to me. Really doesn't matter though. Nelson needs to be punished for it.
cmvideo75 said:
Suspendable... that was a WTF?! push. Can't do it but it's not exactly Paul Daley suckered punch.
I really don't care very much tho so if they wanna drop the hammer, then meh
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If he did it right after maybe a fine. He went over to BJM without him looking with the intent off throwing an aggressive strike towards him. This is 100 percent a fireable offense.
