I think we could accurately describe this video as a solid idea that needed a little more planning. As much as I like the concept of the MMA community shaming Gary Shaw into putting Kimbo Slice up against quality opponents, just pointing out the obvious about Kimbo and then tearing a copy of ESPN the Magazine in half isn’t really going to get it done. I also have my doubts about whether or not Gary Shaw can be shamed. It’s going to take a real team effort from the entire MMA world to do it.
So rather than simply criticize, I think we should offer Jeff Monson some notes to make his second effort a little stronger. Let’s try and keep it constructive. I’ll go first.
- Jeff, I like that you opted not to wear a shirt in order to show off your tattoos and that you used those UFC posters as a backdrop, but I just feel like there’s something missing right now.
Maybe you could hold the magazine up to your face and mock Kimbo’s voice a little before ripping the thing in half. Or you could come up with a stupid nickname for him and then you could keep referring to him that way throughout the video. I think that would really amp up the emotional resonance.
Other thoughts?
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Until Gary Shaw man’s up it’s futile to challenge Kimbo. Unless you’re a guy who Elite XC thinks Kimbo can beat, you’re not going to get the chance to fight. Monson has a decided experience and Grappling advantage. He has heavy hands and can match Kimbo’s power. They’ll put Ken Shamrock in their before they’ll put Jeff Monson in there. Maybe they should go with Mark Kerr or Paul Buentello…those guys can beat Kimbo…disregard