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Originally Posted by notoldschool
I agree with the others that its not hate for Kimbo, but hate for EliteXC for pimping him out. They have a small selection of top MMA fighters, most aging fast, and they are banking on Kimbo's internet popularity to keep their next to bankrupt league going another week. I cant really blame them about it either, but it sucks for the guys who put the time in and dont get the money or recognition.
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Why hate Elite XC? They are paying Kimbo decent bucks, and giving some other good fighters opportunities and options that they wouldn't otherwise have to fight in a pretty big forum and televised on Showtime and/or CBS in primetime. And that applies to the aging veterans looking for a payday and another shot at a title, as well as for some up and coming guys looking to showcase their talents. I agree that the reffing in the Kimbo fight was sketchy, but there have also been similar instances of questionable judgment calls over stoppages even in UFC fights.