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Originally Posted by sortie
But you say that as if it would be legit to give Kimbo a top fight when he had no professional fights at all.
Get real!
He is only going to get these shit fights until he builds a record in the game.
If you were the champ would you take a title fight with someone off the street before they built a rep in the game that would make a huge payday?
There is no "marketing" in you analysis.
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Look at Brock Lesnar, he fought Frank Mir on his second professional MMA fight, EVER! And if you didn't know Frank is a former UFC HW champion, most known for snapping Tim Sylvias arm, and also submitting your boy Tank Abott. So how long is Kimbo going to keep fighting these 3rd and 4th tier fighters who are on there way out of MMA, and are looking for a quick buck? I understand that you have to build a fighter up, but how many fights does it take to "build a record in the game"? You tell me, because right now Paul Bunetello has called Kimbo out, and is looking to put himself back on the map, but will Kimbo take it? Probably not, because there is a good chance he might lose. So from a marketing staind point, I guess your point is vaild, but in the end it will only hurt Kimbos legacy if he keeps fighting these tomato cans. And isn't a fighters legacy the most important thing, when a fighter isn't just about money, fame, and sponsors? But rather more keen on keeping his legacy alive?
