I take that back. Slice got exposed during the Thompson fight. I wouldn't even put him as a lower-tier UFC heavyweight and that's saying a lot because the heavyweight division isn't that deep. He's a one dimensional fighter plain and simple. Maybe a little more time training with Bas will help but he will get killed if he get's matched up with the likes of Gonzaga, Big Nog, or Werdum.
The ref stopped because he wasn't protecting himself. If the fight kept going Petruzelli would of been on top of him g&p until it was stopped.
Ahh, he got caught with a shot, plain and simple. Shot on the eye socket which stunned him......he wasn't out...and he was looking to defend himself once he rolled on his back. He was looking to grab and pulll Petz down on him (like he should in that situation)......
The man acted like a class act before and after. He is incredibly young for MMA.....You suggest he wouldn't beat Big Nog or Gonzaga....How many other fighters with 4 fights would either? That is a strawman.
Reality is, the man got caught with a shot while looking to be aggressive and with that, hell the fight was stop quickly to boot. He wasn't out and he was looking to defend himself at about the point the fight was stopped. Of course Petz is going to get off a shot or two before you can get into full protect mode...
I watch the fight game when I can.....more into boxing when I get time to follow......but there is way to much negative hype being given to Kimbo over this loss.