10 second KD rule with Strikes to downed opponent?

[xspudx]

Automatically, I had the strikes to a downed opponent off and the ten second KD rule in effect, thinking that the game might not count a knockdown for some reason and then a pounding would be allowed. But since I turned them on in a quick match, I noticed all this does is allow ground and pound, which in my opinion should actually be allowed. So if I keep both of these on, will it simply just mean if takedowns come into play, ground and pound is enabled?

 

Also, what does the closed ground rule fully entail?

 

I guess this means I'll have to start my game again, damn.

[Blackman]

You can't strike them when you take 'em down. But, you can strike them when you're still standing if they are on the ground. At least, in my games it was allowed apparently.