UFC 283: Alex Pereira & Co. Slammed for Careless Cornering During Glover Teixeira Fight

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira’s recent performance at UFC 283 saw his loss. Teixeira was outmatched by the young and rising star, Jamahal Hill. Moreover, Hill took full advantage of the opportunity and looked confident and dominant throughout the fight. Despite the home crowd’s support, Glover Teixeira was unable to secure a victory and was on the receiving end of significant damage. By the end of the fight, multiple cuts covered his face. Furthermore, it was clear that he did not have much fight left in him yet sustained till the end.

This raises the question, should the fight have been stopped? The decision to stop a fight is not one that is made lightly. In addition, there are several factors that are taken into consideration. UFC legend Chael Sonnen recently delved into this topic in a video. While the decision to stop a fight is ultimately up to the referee, it is important to consider the safety and well-being of the fighters. In the end, the goal of the UFC is to provide fair and safe competition for all fighters.

Should the Glover Teixeira camp have stopped the fight early?

UFC legend Chael Sonnen recently weighed in on the question if the UFC 283 main event between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill, he raised the question of whether the fight should have had an early stop.

Sonnen poses the idea that the rule of stopping a fight should have more clarity. In addition, the decision should not be based solely on a fighter’s ability to take more damage. Instead, he suggested that a fight should see an end when a fighter can no longer win. He believes that the responsibility of stopping a fight falls on those closest to the fighter, such as their cornermen, who have a better understanding of their fighter’s abilities and limitations.

Sonnen said, “You stop the fight when that guy can no longer win. Whenever that is and as soon as that is, that’s when a responsible person stop the fight.”

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Sonnen also acknowledged that the fighter, corner-men, and referee may have different perspectives on when a fight should be stopped. He suggested that while the referee’s role is to ensure the safety of the fighters, the corner men’s role is to understand their fighter’s abilities and limitations and make the call to stop the fight if necessary. The veteran fighter’s corner also had middleweight champion, Alex Pereira.

Do you think cornermen should stop fights if required?

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