Totally disagree. The ref was pretty much forced to stop the fight when Arnaoutis stood there looking at the floor and not throwing a single punch. Notice the ref didn't stop it until Ortiz started landing clean punches in the corner. He let it continue as long as Arnaoutis wasn't getting hit clean.
I guess that's one argument for the standing 8; not that I support it. Again I don't think that was early, but I'd rather see an early stoppage; which favors a longer career.
As for Kirkland and his "straight in, Julio should have been able to clock him" style. I think some consideration/possible credit has to be given to his camp for choosing a fight plan that worked against Julio. Time will tell if they are able to change things up against an opponent with different strengths/weaknesses.


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