Kimbo Slice to present at Country Music Awards
At the very bottom of Josh Gross’ new piece at SI.com there’s a tidbit about the Country Music Awards. Why? Because none other than Kimbo Slice will be presenting an award at the event: Where’s Kimbo? Yes, the Kimbo Slice. The fighter is presenting at the awards show, but the announcement of his appearance is what I’m here for. I’m already nominating the inevitable YouTube... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice Open Training Session (video)
Here’s a quick video of an open training session with Kimbo Sluce that was held at Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA gym just recently. If you’re wondering what the music is and why you’ve heard it before, that’s because it’s “Heart’s on Fire” from Rocky IV. HT: Bloody Elbow Read More →
More details on EliteXC/CBS deal; Kimbo Slice expected to headline first show
Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports! gives us more details on the EliteXC deal with CBS. Iole states the following in his article: The official announcement will come tomorrow, February 28th It’s believed to be a four fight deal that begins in April Kimbo Slice is expected to headline the first card either in Atlantic City, NJ or Newark, NJ at the brand new Prudential Center The CBS cards are expected... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice on 790 The Ticket in Miami, FL; mentions possible fight against Ken Shamrock in June at American Airlines Arena
Here’s the audio of an interview conduced with Dan Le Batard on 790 The Ticket in Miami, FL after Kimbo Slice defeated Tank Abbott. This is one of the best Kimbo Slice interviews to date as Le Batard has been one of the people driving the Kimbo Warwagon since the beginning. Kimbo talks about some pretty controversial topics, including smoking blunts, his next fight, the topic of steroids, and... [Read More...]
Gary Goodridge: “Kimbo Slice is a 2008 version of Mr. T”
Gary Goodridge appeared on Fight Network Radio and had some unpleasant things to say about Kimbo Slice and also indicated that he would be more than willing to fight Kimbo: “‘Kimbo Slice’ is a 2008 version of ‘Mr. T,’” Goodridge told Fight Network Radio. “Was ‘Mr. T’ tough back then? No. Could he beat anybody back then? No, but he had the words, he had the lyrics, and he had the gold.” “Don’t... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on CBSSports.com: Crossover Cash Cows Could be Wave of the Future
Of course, you should be reading my weekly MMA columns CBSSports.com on a regular basis, but in the event that you haven’t been keeping up with them, this week’s edition is a must read. In this week’s article I convey my belief that the initial success of crossover stars Brock Lesnar and Kimbo Slice could inspire additional athletes to make their MMA debuts. I present six candidates... [Read More...]
Dana White: “Tank Abbott absolutely will be in our Hall of Fame”
In a recent article by ESPN writer Michael Woods focusing on what lies ahead for recent Kimbo Slice victim, David “Tank” Abbott, there are a couple of quotes from UFC president Dana White on the recent EliteXC event. White gives respect to Abbott but not to the recent Showtime production. EliteXC: Street Certified has now been lumped into the same category as Fedor Emelianenko with Dana... [Read More...]
Paul Buentello calls out Kimbo Slice
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger, Paul Buentello has called out former Youtube street fighter, Kevin ‘Kimbo Slice’ Ferguson. Buentello was a recent guest on MMAWeekly radio and said the following: People want to see it. I think everybody wants to see it. Me and Kimbo should lace up the gloves. Everybody wants to see it and I think it’s time. He’s fighting all the guys I’ve... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott (video)
Here’s the fight that every MMA site, for better or worse, was talking about over the weekend. Big thanks to SHOWTIME for putting this up on their site for general usage. Didn’t see Kimbo demolish Tank? Here’s your chance. Read More →
Kimbo vs Tank: Blow by Blow KO (Pics)
Photos posted with permission from www.combatlifestyle.com, for more pics click HERE. Lots more EliteXC: Street Certified content here. Read More →
The Phenomenon of Kimbo Slice
Last night we bore witness to an official phenomenon in mixed martial arts. His name is Kimbo Slice. And no, I’m not talking about his skill set in the cage. I’m talking about his personality, his name, his charisma, his appearance, his demeanor in the cage and his prior history of internet street fight. Because of those factors the guy sells tickets. And probably some Showtime subscriptions... [Read More...]
Momma said knock you out – PICS from EliteXC Street Certified
EliteXC Street Certified photos provided by TOM CASINO/EliteXC Victorious Kimbo Slice Tank Abbott is laid out! Left uppercut to the jaw of Tank Berto eats a flying knee by Yves Edwards Thompson in a fog after 3 big shots from Rogers Lots more EliteXC: Street Certified content here. Read More →
Kimbo vs. Tank LIVE Chat – Results for EliteXC Street Certified
FiveOuncesOfPain.com is covering the Kimbo vs. Tank event on Showtime TONIGHT. Below, click “Read the rest…” for Results! We are running our LIVE CHAT during the show, right now! The Pro Elite undercard starts at 7:30 p.m. ET and the main card starts at 10 p.m. on SHOWTIME! Join us! WHEN: Saturday, February 16th 7:30 p.m. ET WHERE: Five Ounces of Pain Live Results and Chat! ... [Read More...]
EliteXC: “Street Certified” Weigh-In Results
The fighters for the EliteXC: “Street Certified” card successfully made weight last night at a Coral Gables, FL Holiday Inn. The event itself will take place at Miami’s BankUnited Center with a main event featuring internet-star Kimbo Slice squaring off against MMA vet “Tank” Abbott. ProElite.com will be airing the preliminary card starting at 7:30pm ET, the main card... [Read More...]
EliteXC Kimbo vs Tank: Weigh-In Pics!
Hot off the presses… pics from the EliteXC: Street Certified Weigh-Ins!! Photos posted with permission from www.combatlifestyle.com, for more pics click HERE. Click here for fight results for EliteXC: Street Certified. Read More →
EliteXC Kimbo vs Tank: the staredown (pics)
Faceoff pictures from the final presser before this Saturday’s EliteXC: Street Certified. Taken at Bernie Kosar’s Steakhouse, in Miami, Fla. KIMBO SLICE & TANK ABBOTT “BIG FOOT’ SILVA & RICCO RODRIGUEZ SCOTT SMITH & KYLE NOKE JAMES “COLOSSUS” THOMPSON & BRETT ROGERS EDSON BERTO & YVES EDWARDS Click here for fight results for EliteXC: Street Certified. Read More →
Kimbo Slice vs Tank Abbott – Betting Odds
Here are the current lines for Saturday’s EliteXC event from bookmaker.com: TANK ABBOTT +350 KIMBO SLICE -450 RICCO RODRIGUEZ +265 ANTONIO SILVA -325 SCOTT SMITH +105 KYLE NOKE -135 BRETT ROGERS +185 JAMES THOMPSON -225 EDSON BERTO +215 YVES EDWARDS -275 Read more Kimbo Slice and Tank Abbott content on FiveOuncesOfPain.com. Read More →
EliteXC Kimbo vs Tank: Results
WHAT: ELITEXC: Street Certified WHEN: Saturday, February 16th 7:30 p.m. ET MAIN CARD Kimbo Slice def. Tank Abbott via Knockout R1. Antonio Silva def. Ricco Rodriguez via Decision Scott Smith def. Kyle Noke via Knockout R2. Yves Edwards def. Edson Berto via Knockout (Knee) R1. Brett Rogers def. JamesThompson via TKO (Strikes) R1. Undercard Rafael Feijao def. John Doyle via TKO R1. Yosmany Cabezas def.... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott Promo (video)
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