Speed Bag: Derrick Lewis-Travis Browne late stoppage inspires rule that begs one simple question

Derrick Lewis knocked out Travis Browne to earn his sixth win in a row, but it wasn’t without, shall we say, some questionable decision-making by referee Mario Yamasaki.

In this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 105 main event, Lewis bounced back from a rough first round to score a punishing second-round knockout win that called into question the timing of Yamasaki’s stoppage, which Lewis himself said he appreciated the hesitation from the referee.

The onslaught of unnecessary punches from “The Black Beast” to Browne’s face begs the question: Where you at, ref?

Check out the video above to understand just what we’re talking about.

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