UFC 61

K Jay

Well I didn't watch the entire show as I only had intrest in the two major bouts which were both disappointing in there own ways. Tito was always going to win for my money and the speed he got the job done was paramount to my disappointment. A more calculating fight would have been better but the genuine heat of this match-up killed that and Shamrock making the first mistake cost him dearly. The heavyweight bout was then disappointing for the opposite reason of Tito/Shamrock. Obviously the respect that the big guys have for each other following first round defeats at the hands of each other made for a stand-offish encounter. Big Tim won out (fairly in my eyes) on points for landing the cleaner shots over 5 rounds that resembelled a Thai boxing match for the most part being totally deviod of any take-down attempts and in some places straight up queensbury rules. In hindsight if the bouts had been the other way around on the card the feelings from the crowd could have given the PPV a more exciting feel. IE the big men going on first and the crowd being suprised by the lack of early finish they expected and then Shamrock/Ortiz going on last and being the ninety second thriller instead of a calculated 2 or 3 rounder. Such is life on the "real" PPV's tho when you can't script the action.

Look forward to hearing your veiws.

I had a sig, once.

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

The ref in the Ortiz/Shamrock match stopped the match too early. He is notorius for doing that too.

Don't get me wrong, Shamrock was in for an ass kicking, but it was stopped too early.

The Arlovsky/Sylvia match was dissapointing as well. Arlovsky was obviously afraid of getting knocked out again.

K Jay

Well that's this thread done, I think there's only me and you watch this stuff Dakster.

I had a sig, once.

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

Ha ha ha.....it appears so.

I'm glad you posted it though. :up:

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

It was a liottle too early to stop it I believe.. I think Shamrock has a gripe, especially considering all the punishment he's taken before.. He didn't react though, and there was the problem.. The ref probably made the right call when you only take that into account. I think Ken will be looking for one last match with Tito before he retires but honestly, he just can't beat him at this point, so why even try? Well, he's a warrior and he's not willing to except failure so he'll be out there again..

Arlovski/Sylvia wasn't as good as I thought, kinda surprised Tim won.