Comments on: Kaitlin Young: “I Wanted To Continue”

By: pecker

pecker — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:06:24 +0000

Agreed, what a joke they put on. I felt like I was watching WWE wrestling. Shame on them! Why the heck was “Big Black” security in the cage? More theatrics? or does a MMA fighter really need 3 bodyguards? It really sickens me to see that kind of show on network TV representing MMA. You knew who Shaw wanted to win, and they did everything in their power to “make” them win. Since it was a first glimpse into MMA for some, I’m sure it will be their last. Amazing how much damage you can do to a sport in 2 hours, so sad that people may never know what MMA is really all about.
We are back to human cock fighting, thanks Shaw.

By: Phovos

Phovos — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:11:13 +0000

I liked Kimbo much more when I’d watch him on youtube smacking “bouncers” up, and tackling winnahs from the street!

This Elite thing was a complete joke!

By: Dannyboy

Dannyboy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:10:18 +0000

I have to say I lightly enjoyed the EliteXC’s first stab at network TV. Of course it wasn’t what we were used to…but was anyone REALLY expecting it to be? If you were then you should really do some research on the reality of network television.

That being said, Eric Shapiro is EXACTLY correct that a fight should not be stopped or manipulated due to network rules. I question the decision on the last 3 fights. Young could continue, Smith could continue and Thompson…well it would have at least been fun to see that ear busted open even more…I do believe Kimbo would have won that fight.

By: xStevex

xStevex — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:56:38 +0000

I’m just glad this site can see the EliteXC for what it is. I can barely stand to read off of MMAjunkie.com anymore because of their articles about EliteXC.

By: m3

m3 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:03:16 +0000

Gina Carano fight that was a good fight.but Kaitlin Young’s eye was about 3 inches off her face she was recked! i think it was a good call.

By: mike, troy ny

mike, troy ny — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:34:22 +0000

elite xc was a joke…im so glad i didnt have to pay for that event…you knew from the start it was rigged for kimbo to win…and it was just a big circus to try and get viewers…only good thing that night was the lawler fight which ended from a poke of the eye…elite xc is pussies n the ufc is the ****

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:56:44 +0000

As a fighter myself, and a long time fan of MMA, I found the entire show to be a circus. If I wanted to see dancing girls trying to rip some half-assed fighters shirt off, with pyrotechnics and more theatrics than fighting, I would tune into WWE or some crap like that! I couldn’t help but visualize the smile on Dana White’s face as the show faltered minute by minute. The UFC has it right, Pride had it right, the WEC has it right and bodog is right there. Lets just leave it to them, and all of the prime time viewers can get excited when a “survivor” catches something to eat! What a discrace to our sport, from the announcers, to the refs! No disrespect to the fighters…I just hope they didnt sign any long term contracts!

By: THUWAK

THUWAK — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:46:21 +0000

I love it.. Gina couldnt make weight… And yes she was doing well.. But then u call the fight cuz young got a black eye.. Come on.. Gina better not be happy with that win.. Nor SHOULD BIMBO SLICE…

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:19:10 +0000

Maybe network tv is never ready for anything real.
See any war casualties on the news?
See any close-ups of Kaitlin after the fight?
See anything besides make-believe?
They should have let Kimbo continue–that was fine, but then they should have let his opponent continue to.

By: Dave, Md

Dave, Md — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:51:48 +0000

regular tv just isnt ready for MMA… The only reason elite xc was a success was beacuse people wnted to see what it was like that cant get spike or dont know much about MMA, but trust you me the rating will start to drop and drop fast.. Mr. Shaw doesn’t have what it takes to make elite xc a top 5 MMA promotion , They are babying Kimbo, He isnt ready for MMA yet, I will give him credit for being a Brawler but MMA figther he his NOT…. I wont even get into Saturday nights fights……………….. Elite XC is NOT UFC