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Originally Posted by Toshinden
Disappointed with the outcome of the main event, since I'm not a big Kenny Florian fan (and his nickname blows, so I refuse to refer to him by it). However, I was impressed by Joe when he was in the dominant position - good takedowns by both guys, and good defense at the end of the fight by Joe.
*edit* Also, HOLY ****! I only made it home in time to see the main event after work, and I just now checked the results of the other fights... Has there ever been an event (PPV or otherwise) with that many finishes (and quick ones at that)? I'm glad Hamill's striking is still improving, though I would've liked to see Boetsch become a quick star by pulling out the win (although Hamill's deserves the rebound after the robbing he got against Bisping). And I guess Karo must be pissed now...
How good was the Hamill/Boetsch fight?
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Sloppy. Boestch tried to for a takedown and ended up in a bad position. My big problem with Hamill is that he turtles as a strike defense. He also has a problem of keeping his hands up. Also, the one takedown he got, he literally hugged and caressed Boestch until the ref made them stand up (Rashad would have been impressed). OK, that us alot of problems I have with him. I really think if Boestch hadn't have gone to for the takedown he would have won the fight. I've never been impressed with Hamill and I still am not. Good chin (considering he had to have eaten about 7 knees to the face), but that is about it.
Some thoughts on this event:
I didn't think any of the ref stoppages were too soon except for maybe the Alexander fight. Karo was done. Lauzon can't take 50 punches to the face and do nothing. There was 1:30 left in the round and no hope of him doing anything.
I have really started to enjoy watching Ken-Flo fight. Always moving, punching, kicking, whatever. He is rather exciting to watch.
Johnson looked awesome. Alot of it is that Speer really isn't that good. That has to be the KO of the night.
Edgar looked tiny compared to Maynard. The one problem I have with is the scoring of takedowns. I thought Edgar had the more effective striking, but Maynard won due to the fact of takedowns. I have no problem if getting points off takedowns, but a fighter really needs to do something with it. If you continually take someone down and they get up almost immediately, they should point as a get up or something. I don't know, just something I was thinking while watching this fight.
Glad to see my boy Alves won. Karo looked more out of shape than usual. I'd like to see a rematch with Fitch for Alves.