how hurt was cintron really??

[fan johnny]

A NC would have been a fair result but Im glad it went Pauls way cuz I cant imagine him pulling a stunt like that. Kermit probably wasnt aware of the rules and thought it would be a NC if he stayed down. Anyone who has bets on PW should cash em in as soon as cuz theres a chance Cintron could get this result changed.

Barrera - Juarez, Winky - Simon and Brodie - Chi are all fights that had the results changed after it was offcially announced.

Hrmm interesting point. But were those fights in California? I think the rarity of the California rule was the fact that this was a non title fight. I think had it been a title fight, it would have been under different rules and would have been a no contest since the 4th round didn't end. But apparently the rule for California non title fights is it's only a no contest if it ends before the 4th round starts . I had no idea of this rule, and apparently neither did the ref.

As much as a no contest would have clearly been the fairest decision, something tells me the result won't be changed due to the rule. Then again, apparently the rule also is that you get 5 minutes to recover in a situation like that. So you may be right about cashing in quickly for those who bet on Williams, but at the same time, I don't think it'll be changed since it was a non-title fight and apparently that was the rule.

Still, I have no idea what could or will happen. Other decisions have been appealed and changed. I actually think if the rematch is made, it probably won't be changed. If Williams chooses not to rematch Cintron, then maybe Cintron will appeal and try to get it changed to a no contest. Still, even if the ref wasn't aware of the no contest california rule for non title fights, if it is in fact a rule, then I don't see any reason why it would be changed.

Maybe perhaps Cintron could argue that he didn't get 5 minutes, and that could make it a no contest. Lots of things up in the air here.

how can they not know the rules they are fighting under?

Cintron's people need to complain or at least threaten on sue whoever set up the ring

In the interview, Cintron already set up the informal challenge. He stated he didn't understand why didn't they give him the 5 minutes as is stated in the rules. If the Commission asked Williams, weather or not he'd have any problem with a NC and a rematch, I wonder what his response is? He already responded "he didn't want a win like that" post fight. The issue is, does the Doctor(s) ruling takes precedent over the 5 minute rule. I would think if the Doctor says the fighter can't continue rather than the fighter saying it, then the fighter has no say. If the rule is vague, and doesn't specify where the judgment originates from, then a formal challenge has a chance overturning the win to a NC.

According to Cintron and what was apparent, Cintron was not given the opportunity by the doctor's to return to the ring. The whole thing may even be mute, if Doctor(s) took the decision away from the Commission.

[Spicoli]

First thing is any man who,or woman,who climbs through the ropes earns respect and has heart......at the beginning.Have to respect them and its the actions and dictates that occur as it goes that ask questions of that heart.You answer it one way or the other and the arm chair fans are left to decide,rightfully so but not always accurately.Fact of the matter is NO one will know how hurt he was and this question always happens when a dodgy circumstance rises.But a mans history follows him,he sets patterns to be judged by and all you can do is draw your own conclusions.Some fighters walk through hell with busted eyes and god knows what else not to be denied the right to go on,attempt to win and show some self determination.Some milk,take advantage of circumstances and look to walk out of doors that have been opened.No,I dont know that this is what was in his head,just as I nor anyone else who's being fair can say what would have happened if,when,might,could have...the fight continued.Speculation...all.

We dont know what was in his head.I dont get punched in the face for a living.But as previously stated I believe its past catching up to him,as has happened with other fighters.You get a pass by the almighty money paying fans once,maybe twice,but its the boy who cried wolfe...no pun intended...mind set.The Dr's did attend promptly and regardless of fandom we should all be thankful of that,and they may have been as much covering their azzes as they were being careful of injury...cynical thinking?Sure.But the bottom line is if I'm carrying on a full conversation and raising my voice in objection and not moving a muscle to act on it...well.I'm not being strapped in if I dont want to be.Did he insist on standing..were they sitting on his chest?

Would be interesting to know when was the fight officially 'waved' off.Did a count startAnyone know?