GIFathon: When Referees Fail to Protect the Fighters

Today's GIFathon will be focused on what happens when a Referee fails to protect the fighters. Below you'll see some fighters on the brink of death, Refs missing tap outs and some taking way to many shots. While some might be comedic and other down right disgusting, it's a problem that has to be fixed. it's no longer a problem that's only seen in states where the Athletic Commissions are nonexistent but also in bigger fight states like Nevada and California. How does one fix this? Some say training, others say to have ex-fighters be Referees. I say both are a good start. Until then we get moments like the ones captured below......

ENJOY!

Pat Curren vs Joe Warren - BFC 60 (Personal Favorite of Mine)

Kim Couture vs. Sheila Bird - AX Combat: Execution

Here You'll See the Ref Completely Missing the Longest Tapping Ever Seen

Here You Have a Fighter Tapping Out Twice to Strikes, Ref Never Stops It

Mike Tyson Refereeing a Terry Etim Fight...... Nuff Said

Broken Arm? Who Cares FIGHT!

Here the Referee is Using the 3 Knock Down Rule

Here the Referee Doesn't Even Stop the Fight

What is this a Standing 8 Count?

Here the Poor Guy Takes Like 5000 Unanswered Shots

And Lastly Im Sure this Guy Almost Dies