> So would Mr. Xu have received the same negative public feedback if he had avoided the ground and pound, and won without perceived brutality? I think Mr. Xu w

> So would Mr. Xu have received the same negative public feedback if he had avoided the ground and pound, and won without perceived brutality? I think Mr. Xu would not receive negative public feedback if he simply stops at knocking Mr. Wei down or simply choke hold (not deadly). After all, the fight was organized and started in a fair mood. I think before the result, most audiences are simply curious. And the ground pounding is quickly stopped and people rush to take care of Wei, which supports my belief on what is the real show stopper. KO would be acceptable if it is perceived to be necessary, that is, if there were signs that Xu could lose without the quick KO. By sacred cows, do you refer to cultural value system? If yes, then that is my point. If not, what will be the equivalent sacred cow in America?