Can you really blame fighters for being boring....

Let's do This! · 05-04-2007, 06:09 PM

....if they get wins???

KnuckleSandwich · 05-04-2007, 06:19 PM

cant really blame them....has alot to do with there opponent and the Ref

deluca · 05-04-2007, 06:20 PM

Depends on how boring they are and how they win the fight. Sylvia and Arlovski can be blamed for the worst HW title fight I have ever seen.

Agent Zero · 05-04-2007, 06:21 PM

When you get to the big show you have to balance winning with being entertaining. Fighters have to find a way to do both.

kdogg808 · 05-04-2007, 06:21 PM

yes, because to a certain extent, they are here to entertain. lose fans, lose $$$

Cozytoesflava · 05-04-2007, 06:21 PM

I think it's more a matter of "leaving it all in the ring/octagon". Only doing enough to prevent a loss is a problem.

Mr. Fresca · 05-04-2007, 06:22 PM

I don't think they should get as much shit as they do. I mean, if they are clearly ahead on the score cards then it should be obvious to the other fighter that they need to step it up a notch and actually do something.

I think they should have a point taken away if they are basically running though and refusing to engage

quick5pnt0cobra · 05-04-2007, 06:23 PM

mokkema · 05-04-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KnuckleSandwich

cant really blame them....has alot to do with there opponent and the Ref

Agreed. The opponent should be the one who should counter ANYTHING the other fighter has to offer. Yes, it sucks to watch, but if you're going to blame the boring fighter, you HAVE to blame the ref and opponent just as much.

anthro_emesis · 05-04-2007, 06:26 PM

I pay for entertainment. So yes. A win means nothing to me if it feels like a waste of money