This would be an excellent prop for anyone planning to teach classes on reffing MMA fights: what not to do. If the guy is flat on his back with his arms down, stop the other guy from hitting him anymore.
This is also an excellent reason for fighters not to participate in fights in states without sanctioning bodies.
I’m glad Pedro Rizzo walked out of the cage on his own power. Let’s hope he doesn’t suffer any ill effects from this unnecessary damage.
Nate Wilcox is the founding editor of BloodyElbow.com. As such he has hired every editor and writer to work for the site. Wilcox’s writing for BE is known for its emphasis on MMA history, the evolution of fighting techniques and strong opinions. Wilcox developed the SBN MMA consensus rankings which were featured in USA Today from 2009 to 2011. Before founding BE, Wilcox was a political operative working for such figures as Senators John Kerry and Mark Warner and an early political blogger. He is the co-author of Netroots Rising, a history of the political blogosphere from 2003 to 2007. Wilcox also hosts the Let It Roll podcast on music history for the Pantheon Podcast Network.
