I have watched thousands of fights and I would say I have probably seen a handful of fighters who get hit with a big shot (to the head not the body) who take a knee to recover. To me this would give you 8-12 seconds (depending on ref, netrual corner etc) to recover after which you could continue to attempt to grab etc.

Is it a case of pride? not wanting to lose points(although surely this is better than a ko) or something else? Also if its not a three knowndown fight why not take a knee then another not long after if its near the end of a round? Again there might be a reason fighters dont - but aside from the fact that they are fighters I cant really think of to many!

thoughts?