I was referring to a boxing match but I suppose it would also apply to a catfight. We have foolishly agreed (IMO) to fight under rules where the winner determines when the fight is over, or until one girl is knocked out. Really thrilling if your girl wins but much too dangerous for the loser, and it's terrifying if it's your wife who's getting pummeled and all you can do is put her mouthpiece in and send her out for another round.
Had a fight last weekend against a couple and her husband threw in the towel when my girl landed some good punches and she started crying and just covering up as my girl worked her over on the ropes. As the fighters had the option to quit anytime they'd had enough (and she didn't), I thought he stepped in and stopped the fight prematurely. (So did his wife, who asked for a rematch).
So, just wondering what rules you've fought under, and when you'd stop the fight.