Sean McCorkle thinks Kimbo Slice’s last fight was fixed
Though short-lived MMA sensation Kimbo Slice hasn’t stepped into a cage since losing to Matt Mitrione in May 2010, the 38-year old is still actively fighting as a boxer with his latest in-ring performance coming over the weekend against Brian Green. In the bout, Slice ran his record to 4-0 with a knockout in the competition’s final seconds and likely avoided a decision loss in the process. While... [Read More...]
Professional wrestling, not boxing, in Kimbo Slice’s future
With his 35th birthday approaching in the next few weeks, his last bout taking place more than six months ago, and no potential match-up rumored for the future it appears Kimbo Slice’s career as a fighter may be, in the words of the affable slugger, “done dada”. Though Slice had expressed interest in boxing shortly after receiving his release from the UFC last year, according to one of his confidants,... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice taking break from MMA for boxing
With this weekend’s headlines focused squarely on a boxer-turned-Mixed-Martial-Artist, former EliteXC/UFC fighter Kimbo Slice took advantage of the buzz to announce his intent to take do the reverse and try his hand – or fists as the case may be – at boxing. Slice took to Twitter to reveal his plans, saying he hadn’t completely abandoned the sport of MMA but would be lacing up a larger pair... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice defeats Houston Alexander during TUF 10 Finale
Kevin Ferguson, aka Kimbo Slice, has proven that he belongs inside of the Octagon once and for all as the former Youtube brawler managed to come out on top of a catchweight showdown between himself and the heavy handed Houston Alexander . The pair threw down during this evening’s The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale that took place from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. In what came... [Read More...]
It’s On! Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander catchweight bout set for TUF 10 Finale
It’s on like Donkey Kong as two of the sport’s most feared sluggers will collide in December. Kimbo Slice will face off with Houston Alexander at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale from the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas on December 5, according to a recent report on The Times of Northwest Indiana citing sources close to Alexander. Talk of this anticipated match-up between knockout specialists... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice: Dollars and Sense
Now that the dust has settled and the highly anticipated debut of Kimbo Slice on The Ultimate Fighter has been completed, I’m asking myself, why was I so hyped to see this fight? I knew deep down Kimbo didn’t have a chance to win his fight against a seasoned veteran like Roy Nelson, but I found myself rooting for him none the less. You see although Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson, is not quite... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice: Don’t Believe The Hype
Over two years spent “training” in mixed martial arts and Kimbo Slice has made it painfully obvious during his time spent in The Ultimate Fighter house that he has done little, if anything to address his deficiencies on the ground. I’m tired of hearing about how the time spent at the TUF house is going to somehow transform the lifelong street brawler into a mixed martial artist we... [Read More...]
Dancing with the Reality Stars: Why Kimbo Slice vs. Chuck Liddell Should Happen
What's next for Kimbo Slice? Sam Caplan says it should be a showdown with Chuck Liddell. During a recent interview with Greg Savage of Sherdog.com, UFC President Dana White responded to a question about the promotion’s growing number of shows and whether they have enough marquee talent to headline the shows by saying he has plenty of headliners. While the UFC has its fair share of stars that... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson vs. Kimbo Slice: It’s all about how you spin it baby!
For whatever reason, Roy “Big Country” Nelson being understandably excited after dominating Kimbo Slice during the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter seemed to rub UFC President Dana White the wrong way, as he would go on to say, “This guy’s acting like the whole world should be blown away by his performance. Roy did just enough to win, and not get hit.” But isn’t... [Read More...]
Roy “Big Country” Nelson TKO’s Kimbo Slice
You could already see the wheels turning inside of Roy “Big Country” Nelson‘s head on the eve of his battle with Kimbo Slice for survival in the The Ultimate Fighter house. As Nelson sat outside with a few of the other fighters on the night before his big fight he discussed the crucifix position. Roy seemed to be focusing on the position because it was obvious that it was the one... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice: ‘I carry my gun with me wherever I go’
Justin Wren, former Greco Roman National Champion wrestler and current cast member of the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter, recently made mixed martial arts headlines when he discussed a story he heard from Kimbo Slice while a resident at the TUF compound. In a conversation with TapouT Radio, Wren addressed reports that Kimbo’s management had gone as far as to insure Kimbo’s beard in... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive with Roy “Big Country” Nelson: ‘Take no damage, end the fight as soon as possible, and win’
Ladies and gentleman, as Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer would say, “IT’S TIME!!!”. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, or have had the unfortunate luck of being stranded on a deserted island without cable television, the most highly anticipated episode in the history off The Ultimate Fighter will be airing tonight at its usual place and time on Spike TV. There’s going... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice on potential Seth Petruzelli rematch: ‘We can do it barenuckle style’
Reverting to his thugged out Youtube roots to some degree during the UFC media call meant to promote this Wednesday evening’s highly anticipated bout between himself and Roy “Big Country” Nelson on The Ultimate Fighter, Kimbo Slice said if it was up to him a rematch between himself and Seth Petruzelli could be fought without the use of gloves. Of course the two faced off during one... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson vs. Kimbo Slice coming next week on The Ultimate Fighter
Roy “Big Country” Nelson will be facing off with none other than Kimbo Slice (aka Kevin Ferguson) on the third episode of the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter. The highly anticipated match-up will be airing next Wednesday at it’s normal place and time on Spike TV. The announcement came on the heels of James McSweeney of Team Rashad’s majority decision victory over Wes Shivers... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten responds to Kimbo
With the premier of The Ultimate Fighter 10 season coming this week, all eyes have been on Kimbo Slice. The internet sensation turned mixed martial artist will try his luck in the UFC reality series after a notorious stint with EliteXC. He was 3-1 while fighting for Elite XC, and was being trained by one of the best around, Bas Rutten. It’s been well documented that the break-up between the two,... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice: ‘I can’t just come with one dimension; I’ll get smashed’
As the mixed martial arts community prepares itself for the most anticipated season of the highly successful Ultimate Fighter series, much of the attention has been centered around one man. The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights is set to begin airing on September 16 and will feature a bearded brawler that goes by the name of Kevin Ferguson, more commonly known as Kimbo Slice. Eager to redeem himself... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten has ‘zero respect’ for Kimbo Slice
Things had been going so well for so long between the two. Bas Rutten had been Kimbo Slice, aka Kevin Ferguson’s number one and most vocal supporter since the very beginning of the former YouTube brawler’s professional fighting career. The divide was formed between the trainer and the student right around the time of the now infamous bout between Kimbo and Seth Petruzelli where Slice was... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice vs. Chuck Liddell Just Makes Sense
Something tells me that deep down Chuck Liddell wants that one last fight. Liddell is the most popular fighter on the planet and a proud former champion to boot, there’s no way a fighter with his mentality is going to walk away on a sour note like his most recent TKO loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. I just don’t see that sitting very well with Chuck during his many years... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues: The Slice is Right
It’s been a while since I’ve dusted off the old opinion-and-insight hat so please forgive any cobwebs you might stumble across but June’s cup of Mixed Martial Arts has runneth over and enticed me into firing up my keyboard for a go at the sport’s current landscape. Before dipping your toes into this column’s proverbial pool you may be asking yourself who is this guy and why isn’t there... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice to appear on The Ultimate Fighter Season 10
When EliteXC folded months ago, UFC president Dana White had publicly stated that the only way EliteXC heavyweight Kimbo Slice would get a shot in the UFC was if he wanted to compete as a cast member on the UFC’s flagship show, The Ultimate Fighter. Well, according to Kevin Iole of Yahoo.com, that’s exactly what’s about to happen. Dana White has reportedly confirmed that Kimbo will... [Read More...]
