Refs use different discretion, I mean who the really knows what Steele's motivation was, but by all accounts he was with in the rules. I personally disagree with the stoppage, Taylor deserved the benefit of the doubt like someone mentioned we have seen a gazillion big time fights that a fighters got the benefit of the doubt in that situation, Taylor wasnt on rubbery legs or stumbling over or clinging on the ropes for dear life ...

Again the discretion of the ref, Frank Capuccino let Gatti and Ward murder each other.. Steve Smoger lets them fight to the death. Technically Steele was in the rules and guidelines but Taylor deserved the benefit of the doubt