VIDEO | Fighter Flattened By Illegal Knee, Rallies For KO Win

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At Showcase MMA 23 in Kingsport, Tennessee this past Saturday, Marquell Fulwood-Jones took on Bellator veteran Brandon Calton, who people might remember from his split decision loss to pro wrestling star Jake Hager.

In the first round, Calton found himself in a dominant position on the side of his opponent’s back. Unfortunately, for him, a momentary lapse in concentration led to him throwing and landing a nasty illegal knee that seemed to bring an end to the bout.

The fight appeared to be over as Fulwood-Jones slumped face-first to the canvas. However, the man making his professional MMA debut opted to carry on fighting rather than take home a DQ win. Calton was deducted just one point for the illegal shot that seemingly tipped the fight in his favour.

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Calton started to pour it on with his strikes when the bout restarted only to get caught with two flush overhands that dropped him. Fulwood-Jones jumped on his opponent and unleashed ground strikes until the referee stepped in to wave off the fight.

Check out the highlights from Marquell Fulwood-Jones vs. Brandon Calton

Do you think this fight should’ve been waved off after the illegal knee?