Throwing in the towel doesn't end a fight and it might even hurt you. Let us explain.

We are all familiar with the concept of throwing in the towel, but have we grown 'too' familiar? Well, according to the Nevada Athletic Commission's view on things - maybe. It was shocking to learn that not only does throwing in the towel not have to signal the end of the fight but the fighter can be penalized if his corner does so. Something something insult to injury something something. So, what's the deal? What's up with this rule? Why is it there? Where are my keys? Hosted by Will Buikema and Seth Rosenthal Animations by Phil Pasternak Subscribe: http://goo.gl/Nbabae Enter the Secret Base: http://www.sbnation.com/secret-base Follow us on Twitter:   / secretbase   Follow us on Twitch:   / secretbasesbn   Follow us on Tiktok:   / secretbasesbn   Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/9pMHRV Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/NvpZFF Explore SB Nation: http://www.sbnation.com