Comments on: The Phenomenon of Kimbo Slice http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:41:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: gecatec http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-51990 gecatec Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:59:24 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-51990 lol. omg the guy that wrote this article should quit because kimbo just got his ass handed to him by a "light heavyweight". How can this guy call him a Phenomenon he was a fucking joke from the start. Its good that this happen now if he ever had a chance to fight anybody in the UFC they would of really made him look bad. lol. omg the guy that wrote this article should quit because kimbo just got his ass handed to him by a “light heavyweight”. How can this guy call him a Phenomenon he was a fucking joke from the start. Its good that this happen now if he ever had a chance to fight anybody in the UFC they would of really made him look bad.

]]> By: big.country31 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-30449 big.country31 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:22:17 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-30449 THAT FIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT WAS STOPED WAY TO FAST. IF THEY WERE GOING TO STOP IT THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE IT WHEN KIMBO WAS EATING ALL OF THOSE ELBOWS IN THE SECOND ROUND. I THINK THAT SOMEONE WAS PAYED OFF . THE STUPID OAF COULDNT EVEN WALK OUT OF THE RING AFTER THE FIGHT. ITHINK THAT REF SHOULDNT BE ALOWED TO CALL ANOTHER FIGHT EVER. THAT FIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT WAS STOPED WAY TO FAST. IF THEY WERE GOING TO STOP IT THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE IT WHEN KIMBO WAS EATING ALL OF THOSE ELBOWS IN THE SECOND ROUND. I THINK THAT SOMEONE WAS PAYED OFF . THE STUPID OAF COULDNT EVEN WALK OUT OF THE RING AFTER THE FIGHT. ITHINK THAT REF SHOULDNT BE ALOWED TO CALL ANOTHER FIGHT EVER.

]]> By: big.country31 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-30442 big.country31 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:13:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-30442 KIMBO SLICE IS A JOKE. FIRST, HE NEEDS TO SHAVE THAT GOOFY FACE, THEN HE NEEDS TO FIGHT SOMEONE REAL. YOU NOTICE HE DOESNT FIGHT ANYONE IN THE UFC, BECOUSE THEY HAVE PLENTY OF PEOPLE THAT WOULD WHIP HIM . KIMBO SLICE IS A JOKE. FIRST, HE NEEDS TO SHAVE THAT GOOFY FACE, THEN HE NEEDS TO FIGHT SOMEONE REAL. YOU NOTICE HE DOESNT FIGHT ANYONE IN THE UFC, BECOUSE THEY HAVE PLENTY OF PEOPLE THAT WOULD WHIP HIM .

]]> By: JacRabbit http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15955 JacRabbit Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:11:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15955 What I would really like to see--though I know it's obviously not possible is Kimbo vs Houston Alexander. Those guys are both brawlers and are both at virtually the same spot in their careers. I would give a slight advantage to Houston since I know he can use the clinch and his knees. I would have also expected him to have done a lot of focusing on his ground game after his last loss. What I would really like to see–though I know it’s obviously not possible is Kimbo vs Houston Alexander. Those guys are both brawlers and are both at virtually the same spot in their careers. I would give a slight advantage to Houston since I know he can use the clinch and his knees. I would have also expected him to have done a lot of focusing on his ground game after his last loss.

]]> By: Derek B. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15918 Derek B. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:41:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15918 No doubt Mike, It's hard for Kimbo to be good on his back when he hasn't been put in that position yet. I like kimbo as an entertainer but I'm not sold on his MMA skills set. No doubt Mike, It’s hard for Kimbo to be good on his back when he hasn’t been put in that position yet.

I like kimbo as an entertainer but I’m not sold on his MMA skills set.

]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15914 Mike Wolfe Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:24:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15914 I gotta agree with Derek B on Kimbo vs. Brock. Brock's ability to take down Mir was impressive, and I don't think Kimbo has anywhere near the grappling ability of Mir. I've never seen Kimbo try to fight off his back. Elite hasn't matched him with a fighter who has any BJJ or wrestling skills to speak of, suggesting they know it's a weakness for him. One of these days they'll have to pit him against a good grappler, and it will be interesting to see how Kimbo holds up. I've got some doubts. I gotta agree with Derek B on Kimbo vs. Brock. Brock’s ability to take down Mir was impressive, and I don’t think Kimbo has anywhere near the grappling ability of Mir. I’ve never seen Kimbo try to fight off his back. Elite hasn’t matched him with a fighter who has any BJJ or wrestling skills to speak of, suggesting they know it’s a weakness for him. One of these days they’ll have to pit him against a good grappler, and it will be interesting to see how Kimbo holds up. I’ve got some doubts.

]]> By: Derek B. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15903 Derek B. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:34:13 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15903 Brock is much stronger than Kimbo and it seems as if Kimbo likes to rely on his strength and power. I don't think that Kimbo would be able to do anything while being face down on the ground with a strong solid wrestler like Brock. No doubt in my mind that Brock would easily be able to ground and pound, but wouldn't want to keep the fight standing up. Brock is much stronger than Kimbo and it seems as if Kimbo likes to rely on his strength and power. I don’t think that Kimbo would be able to do anything while being face down on the ground with a strong solid wrestler like Brock.

No doubt in my mind that Brock would easily be able to ground and pound, but wouldn’t want to keep the fight standing up.

]]> By: JacRabbit http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15902 JacRabbit Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:27:12 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15902 Complete sidebar--who would win in a fight between Brock and Kimbo? A few buddies of mine think Kimbo, and tho I am a fan of Kimbo (Miami native), I would have to give Brock the 1up. Complete sidebar–who would win in a fight between Brock and Kimbo?

A few buddies of mine think Kimbo, and tho I am a fan of Kimbo (Miami native), I would have to give Brock the 1up.

]]> By: JacRabbit http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15901 JacRabbit Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:25:29 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15901 I do recall a few comments stating that this event wouldn't sell out... ahem... i told you so I do recall a few comments stating that this event wouldn’t sell out… ahem… i told you so

]]> By: Derek B. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15826 Derek B. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:35:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15826 no doubt about Thompson. I was just happy to see him in the cage again. I kinda had a feeling that he was going to lose the fight, but I'm hoping to see him stop trying to kill his opponents. no doubt about Thompson.

I was just happy to see him in the cage again. I kinda had a feeling that he was going to lose the fight, but I’m hoping to see him stop trying to kill his opponents.

]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15824 Mike Wolfe Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:27:51 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15824 Point taken about Thompson. On the other hand, 'roids don't help your jaw take punch, as far as I know. Point taken about Thompson. On the other hand, ‘roids don’t help your jaw take punch, as far as I know.

]]> By: Derek B. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15816 Derek B. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:04:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15816 I'm sure it has something to do with a certain type of brain tumor...The same kind of tumor that the 2nd tallest man in the world has. It developes in the brain which allows the brain to keep on producing some kind of chemical that makes your body keep on growing. I'm sure he's not on steroids or HGH because he wouldn't have been so gassed out if that was the case. I'm sure that if Thompson was back on the juice he might have defeated Brett...but that's a completely different discussion. I’m sure it has something to do with a certain type of brain tumor…The same kind of tumor that the 2nd tallest man in the world has. It developes in the brain which allows the brain to keep on producing some kind of chemical that makes your body keep on growing.

I’m sure he’s not on steroids or HGH because he wouldn’t have been so gassed out if that was the case.

I’m sure that if Thompson was back on the juice he might have defeated Brett…but that’s a completely different discussion.

]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15812 Mike Wolfe Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:56:04 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15812 Derek You're right, and I was trying to allow for that. Something's going on there, though. Derek

You’re right, and I was trying to allow for that. Something’s going on there, though.

]]> By: Derek B. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15802 Derek B. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:48:59 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15802 Mike Silva could have had a brain tumor when growing up. Mike Silva could have had a brain tumor when growing up.

]]> By: Derek B. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15801 Derek B. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:40:31 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15801 I'm with Adam with this. He puts people in the seats and that's exactly what EliteXC needs/needed. We all know that Kimbo hasn't faced a real tough opponent and I think they want to keep it that way for the next 6 months of so. I'd love to see a fight between kimbo and Antonio Silva. I’m with Adam with this. He puts people in the seats and that’s exactly what EliteXC needs/needed.

We all know that Kimbo hasn’t faced a real tough opponent and I think they want to keep it that way for the next 6 months of so.

I’d love to see a fight between kimbo and Antonio Silva.

]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15800 Mike Wolfe Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:38:17 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15800 Let Kimbo fight and beat Ricco, who looked better than I expected he would. If he had been in better condition, he would have beaten Silva. If Kimbo can beat a legit BJJ fighter like Ricco, I'll take Kimbo more seriously. Speaking of Silva, what's his back story? I'd never seen him before the fight this weekend. His facial structure--heavy lower jaw and prominent brow--suggest a pituitary gland disorder or HGH use. Remember Andre the Giant? He was a true pituitary giant, and had the same facial characteristics. Much taller than Silva, obviously, so that's why I wonder about him. Let Kimbo fight and beat Ricco, who looked better than I expected he would. If he had been in better condition, he would have beaten Silva. If Kimbo can beat a legit BJJ fighter like Ricco, I’ll take Kimbo more seriously.

Speaking of Silva, what’s his back story? I’d never seen him before the fight this weekend. His facial structure–heavy lower jaw and prominent brow–suggest a pituitary gland disorder or HGH use. Remember Andre the Giant? He was a true pituitary giant, and had the same facial characteristics. Much taller than Silva, obviously, so that’s why I wonder about him.

]]> By: Adam Morgan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15799 Adam Morgan Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:34:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15799 Ben, I'm not praising Kimbo's skills in the ring. I'm not saying he's anything more than a brawler at this point. What I am saying is that he's an incredible draw and a true internet phenomenon. Without Kimbo, EliteXC is nothing. Ben,

I’m not praising Kimbo’s skills in the ring. I’m not saying he’s anything more than a brawler at this point. What I am saying is that he’s an incredible draw and a true internet phenomenon. Without Kimbo, EliteXC is nothing.

]]> By: David S http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15793 David S Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:00:38 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15793 To be fair, EliteXC are one of many vying to be the number 2 (or maybe one day the number 1) MMA promotion. They need to build names like Kimbo in order to achieve that goal. Having him fight the best will appease the hard core fans, but do nothing to build the organisation in the eyes of everyone else (i.e. the people they need to draw in). To be fair, EliteXC are one of many vying to be the number 2 (or maybe one day the number 1) MMA promotion. They need to build names like Kimbo in order to achieve that goal. Having him fight the best will appease the hard core fans, but do nothing to build the organisation in the eyes of everyone else (i.e. the people they need to draw in).

]]> By: Derek B. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15781 Derek B. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:42:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15781 Elite XC is looking to put people in the crowd and that's exactly what they achieved during this last event. They are doing a great job with entertaining people in the crowds. I wish the fights would last longer than 1 round though. I have to give Ricco alot of props during his fight with Antonio Silva. I thought that he really showed heart during the fight, and he proved the Silva isn't ready to take on top competition. I was very proud of Ricco and I would like to see something written up about his performance if possible. Elite XC is looking to put people in the crowd and that’s exactly what they achieved during this last event.

They are doing a great job with entertaining people in the crowds. I wish the fights would last longer than 1 round though.

I have to give Ricco alot of props during his fight with Antonio Silva. I thought that he really showed heart during the fight, and he proved the Silva isn’t ready to take on top competition. I was very proud of Ricco and I would like to see something written up about his performance if possible.

]]> By: Ben Fowlkes http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/comment-page-1/#comment-15777 Ben Fowlkes Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:17:07 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/17/the-phenomenon-of-kimbo-slice/#comment-15777 Kimbo is getting an awful lot of credit for doing what everyone expected him to do. I'm excited to see him fight a real opponent, but maybe we should put the coronation on hold until then. Kimbo is getting an awful lot of credit for doing what everyone expected him to do. I’m excited to see him fight a real opponent, but maybe we should put the coronation on hold until then.

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