Bernman wrote:I think you've got to take away the point in an instance where the infraction was egregious. For a really strong and conservative wrestler like Mendes is, if he gets the takedown, he's probably keeping his opponent down and winning the round. I don't recall exactly when the infraction occurred during the round, but that's immaterial, because you're legislating intent. Aldo blatantly intended to prevent Mendes from gaining an advantage in the fight/round. He should have been punished for that to where there's an assurance it would hurt him. That was the worst cage grab I've ever seen.
Yea, I think we need to stop with the "he wouldn't have kept him down anyway" stuff. It doesn't and shouldn't matter. Its rule breaking, regardless of circumstance.
