You know I have always been amazed at the time they stop fights in sometimes. Like some guys fighting off the ropes take many unanswered shots but are allowed to continue because they are fine.
While other guys are stopped. I guess the ref usually knows what fighting styles promenent guys have (like Toney) and if they aren't at the top probably couldnt take alot of unanswered shots.

But yeah the standing 8 is silly.