Scott Coker looking to take pressure off of Kimbo Slice
Strikeforce Founder and CEO Scott Coker granted CBSSports.com an exclusive interview earlier this week with the transcript of the Q&A session now available in the CBSSports.com MMA section. Coker addressed a number of topics; from the future of Cung Le; to whether EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields is resisting a move to Strikeforce; and his feelings as to whether his positive relationship... [Read More...]
Adam Morgan’s Sprawl ‘n Brawl (MMA News Roundup)
It’s time again for another edition of the Sprawl ‘N Brawl news report here at Five Ounces of Pain and boy do we have some talking to do. Of course the hot topic of a possible Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli rematch is on the board, Mirko Cro Cop’s return to the ring on New Year’s Eve, and of course the fallout from UFC 90 including Patrick Cote thinking he got the best of... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice: Ultimate Fraud?
Now that the smoke has cleared, the dust has settled and the fallout from EliteXC “Heat” this past Saturday has almost subsided (with the exception of the Petruzelli “bribe” situation) I wanted to take a look back at the hate that has been spewed at one Kimbo Slice. Ever since Saturday night, numerous outlets have taken huge shots at Kimbo Slice, going so far as to call him... [Read More...]
Slice earns half a million dollars for 14-second loss to Petruzelli
While Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson may have lost in the main event of EliteXC and CBS’ Saturday Night Fights against Seth Petruzelli as a result of a 14 second TKO, he still managed to walk away with $500,000. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the information after obtaining copies of signed bout agreements from the Florida State Boxing Commission. Petruzelli, who had originally been... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten believes Kimbo’s decison to fight Petruzelli was the right one
If you were expecting Bas Rutten, one of Kimbo Slice’s trainers, to throw him under the bus following his first-ever career professional loss this past Saturday, you’re sadly mistaken. Rutten, a former UFC heavyweight champion who has prepared for all three of Slice’s professional fights and his exhibition debut, still believes the decision to face ex-UFC light heavyweight Seth Petruzelli... [Read More...]
The upside for Kimbo taking a fight vs. Petruzelli was likely financial
Sunrise, Fla. — The second-guessing regarding last night’s decision to substitute Seth Petruzelli in place of a medically disqualified Ken Shamrock in the main event of EliteXC and CBS’ “Saturday Night Fights” has already begun. The main question being raised is why did Kimbo accept the fight considering there was little upside? Well, I believe there was an upside for... [Read More...]
EliteXC “Heat” Thoughts & Commentary
EliteXC’s latest installment of CBS Saturday Night Fights, EliteXC “Heat,” has now come and gone and it’s time for us to hash through what we saw this evening. For the most part I thought the show was very entertaining. It contained striking battles, knockouts, some grappling, a submission, and one hell of a surprise. Let’s break it down, shall we? What was Ken Shamrock... [Read More...]
Seth Petruzelli beats Kimbo Slice via TKO, Gina Carano victorious
Photo by: Esther Lin for CombatLifestyle.com In what ended up being a strange night at the EliteXC “Heat” card, former UFC fighter and TUF 2 veteran Seth Petruzelli stepped in to fight Kimbo Slice in the main event after Ken Shamrock pulled out due to a cut sustained over his left eye in training. Kimbo’s camp allegedly didn’t make a decision on whether or not take the fight... [Read More...]
Gina Carano naked and Ken Shamrock shoves Kimbo Slice: Watch the EliteXC “Heat” weigh-in video here
Courtesy of ESPN.com, here are some highlights of Friday’s weigh-ins from the BankAtlantic Arena in Sunrise, Fla., including Gina Carano weighing in behind the shroud of a towel and Ken Shamrock’s “playful” shove of Kimbo Slice after Slice had turned his back. Read More →
Pain Poll: The Staff Of 5 Oz. Breaks Down EliteXC: “Heat”
We’re back with another Pain Poll here at Five Ounces of Pain and we’re breaking down the EliteXC: “Heat” which features a main event of Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock as well as several other entertaining bouts. Will Kimbo put Ken to sleep in the first round? Or will Shamrock be able to take the fight to the ground and submit him? Will Andrei Arlovski go through Roy Nelson as... [Read More...]
EliteXC “Heat”: Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice Preview
Ken Shamrock (26-13-2 MMA) vs. Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson (3-0-0 MMA) The evolution from street brawler to MMA professional continues on Saturday night October 4th when Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson takes on another slightly past his prime legend in Ken Shamrock. Although Shamrock has only won twice since the millennium, he will attempt to halt the hype train that is Kimbo Slice. Kimbo can... [Read More...]
CBS/EliteXC Heat: Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano open workout
Below are pictures of EliteXC’s Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano from the open media workout that took place this past Wednesday at Legends Mixed Martial Arts Training Center in Los Angeles, CA. Both fighters are the main draw for the third televised event under the “CBS Saturday Night Fights” banner. [Read More...] Read More →
HDNet Video: Kimbo Slice talks fight with Ken Shamrock
The folks at HDNet Fights were kind enough to get us this exclusive video of Kimbo Slice talking about his upcoming October 4 bout with the legendary Ken Shamrock as well as what his strategy will be for the fight. Be sure to check out the HDNet Fights Video Vault for more MMA action! Read More →
5 Oz. Exclusive: The camp for Brett Rogers issues another response to Kimbo Slice
The first time we posted a statement from the camp of Brett Rogers it got us kicked off of our server. Well, FiveOuncesOfPain.com was contacted again by Mike Reilly, the manager for Rogers as well as the head trainer at Team Bison, who has issued a second statement released EXCLUSIVELY to Five Ounces of Pain (note to other editors: feel free to use excerpts and post a link to the complete statement... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice: I Am A Fighter (video)
5 Oz. Exclusive: Team Kimbo issues response to Brett Rogers
FiveOuncesOfPain.com was notified through a third-party Wednesday afternoon that the camp for EliteXC heavyweight Kimbo Slice was looking to respond to an exclusive statement issued to us by the camp of Brett Rogers earlier in the day. We contacted Icey Mike, the manager for Slice, who issued a response that differed greatly from that of Rogers. The nature of Team Kimbo’s response evoked the... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: Brett Rogers and his camp release explosive new statement regarding EliteXC’s decision to promote Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock
With EliteXC’s recent public announcement that it had decided on Ken Shamrock as the next opponent for Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson during its next installment of “Saturday Night Fights” on CBS on Oct. 4, it has once again left Brett Rogers and his unblemished 8-0 record on the outside looking in. Securing a match against Slice has been a tremendous source of frustration... [Read More...]
Is Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock Worth It?
First things first. Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock is a marketable matchup. It’s one that I’m sure will draw ratings. Shamrock has been around the game for a very long time, can hype a fight, and has name recognition from his time in the UFC, WWE, and his run on TUF 3. Kimbo is Kimbo. We’ve seen what kind of attention he draws and what kind of drawing power he has. This has all been... [Read More...]
Shaw confirms Slice vs. Shamrock for Oct. 4 (UPDATED)
Upon contacting EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw earlier this afternoon, FiveOuncesOfPain.com can confirm that a reported bout between Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Fergsuon vs. Ken Shamrock is set for the promotion’s next CBS telecast on Oct. 4. When asked to comment on the reports, Shaw stated that the reports were accurate and that the bout is indeed official. Sherdog.com was the first... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice vs. Sean Gannon for Oct. 4 ruled out
Multiple reports in recent days have suggested that Boston-area police officer and one-time UFC competitor Sean Gannon was under consideration to fight Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson on Oct. 4 during EliteXC’s third-ever show on CBS television. The bout would be a rematch from their controversial “street fight” several years ago in which Gannon won despite uncertainty of... [Read More...]
