Why does the US have a 10 sec counter?

[Los Zetas]

I have noticed that fighters try to steal a round with flurries after 10 secs. It's not a bad thing to encourage activity but too many wait til then it seems.

Also it would be bad ass if fans started to do a 10 sec countdown each round.

[Russian Crushin]

The 10 second warning? Other countries dont have that?

[New England]

i think it's of great benefit to the referee. it allows him to get close enough to stop them from fighting immediately as the round ends.


if a pro fighter was throwing punches at my head, i doubt i'd even hear the thing.

[Wokingman]

i think it's of great benefit to the referee. it allows him to get close enough to stop them from fighting immediately as the round ends.


if a pro fighter was throwing punches at my head, i doubt i'd even hear the thing.

Exactly, in a midst of violence both fighters will most likey have tunnel vision. So the ref needs a time cushion to prep to stop the action without any fouls taking place.

Also it is used to up the pace or make someone go for broke but I think a fighters corner can make that be known.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

UFC fighters do the same. They wait till the last minute to go for a takedown. Apparently that automatically gives you the round even if you haven't done jack ****.


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[AntonTheMeh]

to give the fat yanks time to turn their scooters on and scoot to the toilet to drop a couple of pounds in order to make room for the meal they'll eat the next round.

*source* I'm a yank.

[toshmurph]

The 10 second warning? Other countries dont have that?

I'm pretty sure all countries have the 10 sec warning!

[Public_Enemy]

It's for the referee and also for the corners. The 10 second warning lets the corner know it's time to get the stool and bucket ready.

[johnm is...]

i think it's of great benefit to the referee. it allows him to get close enough to stop them from fighting immediately as the round ends.


if a pro fighter was throwing punches at my head, i doubt i'd even hear the thing.

Pretty much sums it up.

[Los Zetas]

The UK doesn't have a 10 sec warning

I haven't paid much attention elsewhere yet