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I thought Scott was well on his way to winning a decision in this fight, and I was very disappointed with the stoppage.
That said, Malik should have gotten up at 8 so that the ref was sure of his intention to continue the fight.
Refs always meet with fighters before the fight and explain how they will officiate the fight and what things they will be looking for in case of a knockdown.
With that, I have to believe that Malik was made well aware of how the ref would interpret his reluctance to get up at 8. In the ref's mind, he probably felt as if Malik did not want to continue.
A lesson learned for a fighter who used to be undefeated.
That said, Malik should have gotten up at 8 so that the ref was sure of his intention to continue the fight.
Refs always meet with fighters before the fight and explain how they will officiate the fight and what things they will be looking for in case of a knockdown.
With that, I have to believe that Malik was made well aware of how the ref would interpret his reluctance to get up at 8. In the ref's mind, he probably felt as if Malik did not want to continue.
A lesson learned for a fighter who used to be undefeated.
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