Quote Originally Posted by Majesty View Post
Cris maybe will train harder now.

Anyway It was a good fight but the holding that fight was deplorable, everytime Cris even got close he was held. I was under the impression that much holding is illegal, he would intentionally tie up Arreola or his arms to stop him from throwing inside, I thought that was illegal or at least you were supposed to be warned for it. Cris wasn't gonna win but I'm still wondering did anyone else notice all the holding?
Totally agree. I fought Vitali fought very well, but the holding is something that bugs me. I really wish referees would lecture fighters more about holding and then take points off if they continue to do it. It spoils the flow of a fight. I hate it when any fighter does it excessively, and like someone said on another thread, it should only be allowed if the fighter trying to hold is buying time becuase they are seriously hurt. It's an ugly habit that needs to be wiped out of the game, fights are only twleve rounds these days after all.