EliteXC’s Man in Charge Scrambling to Save Face
October 6, 2008 at 10:48 am by Jason Hatcher in News
MMARated.com today reveals some very interesting words from EliteXC’s Jared Shaw following his very public outburst during the Kimbo Slice knockout on Saturday night. Shaw received critcism for showing public favoritism towards Kimbo as the brawler was defeated live on CBS by Seth Petruzelli. There were further reports that Shaw immediately began protesting the loss claiming that Petruzelli used illegal strikes to the back of Kimbo’s head. Shaw even stated this again in a post-fight interview with MMARated.com.
But now the tune has changed a bit over at EliteXC. Shaw contacted MMARated.com to deliver an apology for his recent comments and behavior. One can only guess that such an apology is yet another marketing ploy and quite possibly a little too little and a little too late. You decide.
Jared Shaw stated:
“I watched the tape back today. While I think that the ref may have missed the (blow to the back of the head) call, my reactions at ringside – I saw them myself – were inappropriate and inexcusable. I apologize to the MMA community and the fans and most of all Seth Petruzelli as although my reactions can not change a referee’s decision, they were inappropriate at the time and over a heated and tense mixed martial arts event. Again, I apologize to the community. I am all for fair mixed martial arts fighting and I am very happy to represent Seth Petruzelli.”
(Photo courtesy of Yahoo! Sports)
October 6th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I swore I wasn’t going to watch but I’m so glad I did…as seeing Kimbo fall to a guy who had taken a break from MMA to open a business was AWESOME!!
Oh, and I noticed that guy screaming like mad during the fight but had no clue who he was. It’s like the tale of Kimbo and EliteXC has been told and the punchline sucked.
October 6th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I’m not a supporter or a fan of EliteXC in anyway but watched the fights out of sick curiousity.
It was great to see Gina fight again but I think I most enjoyed watching EliteXC’s marketing plan take a nose dive.
October 6th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Just imagine what someone like Lesnar would do to this guy???
October 6th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I agree with Spencer, even Lesnar who has little MMA experience would kick the crap out of that backyard brawler in just a few seconds.
October 6th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I watched, thought it sucked again but laughed so hard it hurt as I watched Kimbo fall like a brickhouse to what appeared to be less than accurate or skilled opponent.