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Sporting Kansas City's Tim Melia banned by MLS for 'Rock Bottom' foul

Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia has been suspended for one match by the MLS disciplinary committee following his "Rock Bottom" foul on Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan.

Following a goal-mouth scramble during the teams' match on Saturday, Melia wrapped his right arm around Roldan's shoulders and drove him to the ground but avoided a red card.

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The incident was reminiscent of WWE icon Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's famous finishing move "the Rock Bottom." The film star tweeted about the incident.