I don't mind disagreeing with the masses here - as soon as I saw that tonight (in real time) I was like "Where is Herb".
If you watch the beggining of the round - Herb is miles away from the fighters and as soon as the knockout punch hits, he doesnt move - he moves on the first follow up punch. I'm not bitching about the "Late Stoppage" or giving Herb Dean a load of shit - but I do think it could of been quicker.
As for the poster that said we would be bitching if it was an early stoppage - I PERSONALLY would prefer a ref to call it early than to see an unconcious fighter take 3 full on clean smacks to the jaw.
But please note - I am not bitching, but making an observation, I think Herb was a touch slow, that is all.
As for the fighter, god damn I hope he is all right - he was a mess after that fight and had no idea where he was, what he was doing, if he was in practice or fighting or what!
I know fighters need to be expected to get hurt and we all need to realise that fighters get hurt (as most of you do) but I still personally don't like to see a fighter in a mess like that. I realise it happens & know that it will continue to do so and there is no way I am saying we should stop people getting knocked out, but I didnt like seeing the guy like that, dude was a mess man!
P.S - Check out the fighters, Coaches & Danas face - what a picture!