Kimbo Slice vs Ken Shamrock

[chutzd]

With less than six weeks to go before EliteXC’s next CBS-EliteXC Saturday Night Fights event, speculation has been ongoing as to who Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson will face on Oct. 4. That speculation can now be put to rest as MMAWeekly.com has confirmed with EliteXC vice president Jared Shaw that Kimbo will face UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock.

Much attention was drawn recently to EliteXC’s cancelling of its Sept. 20 event in New Mexico, the company stating that it was necessary to do so to focus its promotional efforts on the pivotal Oct. 4 event on CBS.

Shaw supported that statement in confirming Ken Shamrock, saying, “We were clearing the runway for Oct. 4 and we’re landing with some heavy artillery. Kimbo emerged as king of backyard brawls and is a YouTube sensation, now he wants to lay claim to the title of ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Man.’”

Though Shamrock is well past the peak of his career – he’s currently on a five-fight losing streak – the facts are that he has a record of 26-13-2, he has been in this sport since before Kimbo left his teenage years, and the strongest part of his game, submissions, is one of the weakest areas for his opponent.


throwing more washed up fighters at Kimbo trying to make him look good

[Capt.Caveman]

if ken just shoots right away he'll win if he tries to stand he'll probably lose he is 100yo

[mendozathejew]

if ken just shoots right away he'll win if he tries to stand he'll probably lose he is 100yo

I agree. But Ken isnt that smart, and we arent that lucky.

He'll stand, and get knocked out for the 6th straight fight and the sham will continue, Im afraid.

[topher520]

Ken now might have a problem with stadup, but Ken 10 years ago would Kill this mother fucker. Put Kimbo in with a "real" MMA guy from today and he would fall and fall hard. I'm not saying this guy is a pussy because he would Kill most, but put him in with a real MMA guy like chuck or rampage and he would get killed.

[fuckwit]

Ken now might have a problem with stadup, but Ken 10 years ago would Kill this mother fucker. Put Kimbo in with a "real" MMA guy from today and he would fall and fall hard. I'm not saying this guy is a pussy because he would Kill most, but a real MMA guy like chuck or rampage and he would get killed.

yeh that also happens to be the exact age range between these two. and kimbo probably has like 50lbs on him.

[Bone Dry]

So EliteXC has done away with weight classes?

[Capt.Caveman]

So EliteXC has done away with weight classes?

no shamrock just won't cut to make 205 he'll probably come in 225 or 230

[Capt.Caveman]

I agree. But Ken isnt that smart, and we arent that lucky.

He'll stand, and get knocked out for the 6th straight fight and the sham will continue, Im afraid.

your probably right and shaw probably promised him an extra 50000 to fall down. or maybe the ref will miss kimbo tapping again

[mendozathejew]

your probably right and shaw probably promised him an extra 50000 to fall down. or maybe the ref will miss kimbo tapping again

Which Shaw? Im still dont understand what Gary Shaw's role is now. He was demoted under the guise of Shaw deciding he didnt have time to put into it anymore (which was obviously bullshit) and they said hes now an advisor.

then I heard he stepped down entirely. but his son is still with elite xc

[Awful Me]

Maybe we will get lucky and ken will shatter his ankle into a million pieces right as Kimbo punches him into coma.

[TheTruth]

Thats is good Elite XC is giving Kimbo a washed up light heavyweight whos last win was back in 2004 against Kimo, and who's previous win was back in 2001

[chutzd]

Thats is good Elite XC is giving Kimbo a washed up light heavyweight whos last win was back in 2004 against Kimo, and who's previous win was back in 2001

Yeah, washed up fighter A beat never good at all fighter B. What has Shamrock ever really done in his career except not lose to Gracie and become the Intercontinental champion?

[mendozathejew]

your probably right and shaw probably promised him an extra 50000 to fall down.

maybe we are wrong

Shamrock: "Kimbo's ground skills have not yet been tested, and I have the ability to test him. He hasn't seen anything yet."
http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=3553315&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab6pos1

the coverage that this shit gets is still infuriating on some level

[askewcore]

the coverage that this shit gets is still infuriating on some level

You mean Kimbo and not the sport itself right?

Cause it makes me so fucking mad that treat Kimbo like a legitimate fighter because he beat up dudes in his backyard, its all because he's big and black and looks scary. He's a fucking joke and a horrible way to represent the sport to the public. I hope Shamrock break his arm and I hate Shamrock. Except WWF-Shamrock, he was fucking harsh...

[Bone Dry]

"I'm saying it like this: Kimbo Slice, that was just garbage, man," Rogers said. "I'm going to speak it real. You did tap. … I saw it. I was right there."

Brett Rogers would fuck Kimbo up.

How does EliteXC not make that fight happen? Instead they put him up against a guy who's a few years younger then my dad.

[mendozathejew]

You mean Kimbo and not the sport itself right?

Cause it makes me so fucking mad that treat Kimbo like a legitimate fighter because he beat up dudes in his backyard, its all because he's big and black and looks scary. He's a fucking joke and a horrible way to represent the sport to the public. I hope Shamrock break his arm and I hate Shamrock. Except WWF-Shamrock, he was fucking harsh...

correct

[JMCC]

Why wasn't Thompson given the fight? He pretty much call him out last time he fought. In fact why didn't Kimbo ask for the fight? Is he scared? What a shame, their biggest attraction is all hype and one of their champions refuses to fight the top contender.

I hope Shamrock submits him in the 1st minute.

[DeltaPin]

Brett Rogers would fuck Kimbo up.

How does EliteXC not make that fight happen? Instead they put him up against a guy who's a few years younger then my dad.

I think they said the winner will fight Rogers next.

[WhiteHonkyDevil]

Cause it makes me so fucking mad that treat Kimbo like a legitimate fighter because he beat up dudes in his backyard, its all because he's big and black and looks scary. He's a fucking joke and a horrible way to represent the sport to the public.

That's about the closest thing I could figure as to why I hate Kimbo so much.

[Cromwell]

Why wasn't Thompson given the fight? He pretty much call him out last time he fought. In fact why didn't Kimbo ask for the fight? Is he scared? What a shame, their biggest attraction is all hype and one of their champions refuses to fight the top contender.

I hope Shamrock submits him in the 1st minute.

I agree 100% with this.

Go Shamrock!

End this travesty now.

[d0uche_n0zzle]

I hope Shamrock doesn't get himself another concussion.

[Cromwell]

I hope Shamrock doesn't get himself another concussion.

I wonder if he's still driving that yellow car he got for doing that TUF season? :icon_wink

[Papagolash]

bump


anyone watching tonight?

[Capt.Caveman]

bump


anyone watching tonight?

I'm tevo'ing I honestly hope Shamrock snaps his fuckin arm

[Cromwell]

Yeah, I'll surely be watching. But since I won't be watching on the computer (like I usually do for the PPV's, heh, heh) I won't be posting as the fights go on (since my TV is in another room from my desktop).

I know you'll be watching Gina Carano, BJ. :)

I'm curious to see how this all plays out.

[Gotti420]

http://mmajunkie.com/news/12936/ken-shamrock-out-of-elitexc-heat-due-to-injury.mma

I looks like the fight has been cancelled

[Papagolash]

Yeah, I'll surely be watching. But since I won't be watching on the computer (like I usually do for the PPV's, heh, heh) I won't be posting as the fights go on (since my TV is in another room from my desktop).

I know you'll be watching Gina Carano, BJ. :)

I'm curious to see how this all plays out.



Apparently she had to strip naked to make weight for this fight. WHERE ARE THE PICS!!!!!!

[pmoney316]

Shamrock is being replaced with Seth Petruzeli

[Capt.Caveman]

put him vs another striker and a 205 striker at that. here's a list of petruzzelli's record

Win Sean Sallee TKO KF - Knight Fight 10/27/2007 1 2:58
Loss Wilson Gouveia Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC - Fight Night 9 4/5/2007 2 0:39
Win Bernard Rutherford KO UWC - Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2/2/2007 1 1:47
Loss Matt Hamill Decision (Unanimous) UFC - The Final Chapter 10/10/2006 3 5:00
Win Dan Severn Decision (Unanimous) KOTC 32 - Bringing Heat 1/24/2004 3 5:00
Win Brian Hawkins TKO KOTC 21 - Invasion 2/21/2003 1 2:21
Win Rocky Batastini TKO (Strikes) KOTC 18 - Sudden Impact 11/1/2002 1 4:04
Win Mike Ward TKO (Cut) CW 1 - Cage Wars 1 2/23/2002 1 N/A
Win Keith Fielder TKO (Towel) RSF 6 - Mayhem in Myers 12/29/2001 1 2:10
Win Victor Majuskaus TKO WVF - Battlejax 11/10/2001 1 0:29
Loss Gan McGee Submission (Heel Hook) WEC 1 - Princes of Pain 6/30/2001 1 1:25
Loss Mario Neto Submission WVC 13 - World Vale Tudo Championship 13 6/9/2001 1 17:36
Win Nate Robinson KO WVF - Battlejax 8/26/2000 1 1:29

he did hang with a few wrestlers so if he takes it to the ground and avoids strikes he may have a chance but he's giving up probably 40lbs and he had to cut weight and kimbo didn't. I bet brett rodgers would have flew in on 2 min notice

[Vyce]

Yeah, I'll surely be watching. But since I won't be watching on the computer (like I usually do for the PPV's, heh, heh) I won't be posting as the fights go on (since my TV is in another room from my desktop).

I know you'll be watching Gina Carano, BJ. :)

I'm curious to see how this all plays out.

I'll be honest, Cromwell - I'm turning the show on only for the Gina fight, and changing the channel right the fuck after it.

Could give a shit about MMA, really, but I just want to fuck the shit out of her.

[Captain_Spaulding]

Any idea where I can watch the Elite XC fights online since I am watching the UFC fights on the tv?

You sure Shamrock is not fighting...he was at the weigh in. Elite's website doesn't seem to say anything about him not fighting...maybe I missed it.

[Captain_Spaulding]

Oh never mind, I just found it. What a bummer. I don't care about Kimbo but I definitely love watching Shamrock embarrass himself. He belongs in a Best of the Best sequel with Eric Roberts kicking his ass.

[Vyce]

Oh never mind, I just found it. What a bummer. I don't care about Kimbo but I definitely love watching Shamrock embarrass himself. He belongs in a Best of the Best sequel with Eric Roberts kicking his ass.

Is it wrong that I'd pay to see that film?

[Captain_Spaulding]

No. Who wouldn't? Eric Roberts R-aping Shamrock is on the card for UFC 94.

[Captain_Spaulding]

Wow their announcers suck balls. That and Shamrocks brother really shit all over him...what a guy.

[Jambi]

How ironic. Kimbo is fighting a dude with pink hair who's nicknamed "silverback"...

and the dude just pounded the shit out of Kimbo in 14 seconds.

[DeltaPin]

I think Dana White is laughing his ass off.

[DanaReevesLungs]

EliteXC best find another gimmick and quick. They'll probably say it was because he didn't know this guy's fighting ability, etc.

[Gotti420]

I fucking love this, Kimbo got KO'd by a guy with pink hair

[Jimmy's Dignity]

hahahaha, Kimbo got his ass kicked by some queer with pink hair

[Jambi]

Fat Bastard lasted longer against Arlovski. Holy shit, maybe I can be an EliteXC fighter.

They better sign Carano to a huge contract, she's their "big get".

[Ball of Hate]

This interviewer was about as effective in getting answers out of Kimbo as Gwen Iffel Thu night.

[DanaReevesLungs]

EliteXC best find another gimmick and quick. They'll probably say it was because he didn't know this guy's fighting ability, etc.

I knew it....the announcer jerkoff just said Kimbo deserves a mulligan because he wasn't prepared for the pink haired dude.

[Ball of Hate]

I knew it....the announcer jerkoff just said Kimbo deserves a mulligan because he wasn't prepared for the pink haired dude.

Yeah...they do have to protect their golden goose.

I wonder if Dana White picked himself off the floor yet.

[Jambi]

I knew it....the announcer jerkoff just said Kimbo deserves a mulligan because he wasn't prepared for the pink haired dude.
How great was it that pink hair made the comment that street fighting is about fighting anyone, anywhere..... without notice. :icon_bigg

[TreeFortRichard]

I just watched the fight (Hd tivo'd it) HOW FUCKING GREAT was that? He actually dropped him and had him out at 9 seconds...I thought it was a phantom knockdown or something live because it looked like he barely caught him. They really were shitting themselves when he went down and have some major damage control to do now.
If anyone has it tivo'd check out the slow mo replay from over the shoulder. You can see the faces of all the people in the crowd and there is ONE fan for silveback yelling stop the fight and next to him is Hulk Hogan with an Oh shit there goes that idea look on his face...
I LOVE that he got his ass handed to him by someone with technique.
He totally didn't want anything to do with kimbo after the fight, and kimbo went at the ref for stopping the fight and they did a quick cut away so we wouldn't see it but the announce mentionded it.
Great night of fights. Carano even had a tough time finishing off that ugly broad. My wife said they should only allow hot chicks to fight

[krap]

That tko was the greatest ever. Give kimbo a banana and send him back to the bahamas.

[Ball of Hate]

Kimbo was so brutalized in that fight that he could come over to this site and create a "What's the worst thing a white guy has ever done to you?" thread.

[Capt.Caveman]

I couldn't be happier FUCK YOU KIMBO!!!!! I think the stoppage was a lil early. I would have liked to see kimbo get hit 50 or 60 more times. You just got ko'd by a 205lb ufc reject. Rua got a beating to. I think Nelson would have had a shot but they stood them up to early in the 1st. nelson was just got done working a kimura, he loses it and they stand them up? Then during the carino fight they should have separated them like 10 more times. being tired and holding a leg so you don't get pounded is not trying to advance your position.

[Capt.Caveman]

kimbo vs petruzeli fight (HA HA!!!!)

http://www.kfight.net/MMA-Videos/Kimbo-Slice-Vs-Seth-Petruzelli-EliteXC-fight-Video

rua vs radich (good fight)

http://www.kfight.net/MMA-Videos/Murilo-Ninja-Rua-Vs-Benji-Radach-EliteXC-fight-Video

shields vs daley (shields is very disappointing and very over-rated)

http://www.kfight.net/MMA-Videos/Jake-Shields-vs-Paul-Daley-EliteXC-fight-Video

[Sack of Chisels]

That was so fucking embarrassing for Kimbo, but you can't trash him too much. this was a shitty situation for both guys.

[Glenn Dandy]

this fights fair... Shamrock might be old , but Kimbo is no spring chicken.

When is it?


I don't want to come off here like a douche... but, I fought alot growing up... and could basically kick anyones ass.... I can't wrestler, I never learned any martial arts, I was just a good fighter...

I like seeing guys like liddell and Kimbo kick ass against the so called learning faction of fighters...

I am a true believer in you are either born a badass or your not... its not something taught.

[sniper]

this fights fair... Shamrock might be old , but Kimbo is no spring chicken.

When is it?


I don't want to come off here like a douche... but, I fought alot growing up... and could basically kick anyones ass.... I can't wrestler, I never learned any martial arts, I was just a good fighter...

I like seeing guys like liddell and Kimbo kick ass against the so called learning faction of fighters...

I am a true believer in you are either born a badass or your not... its not something taught.

:haha7: How about reading the thread?

I seriously hope this will put an end to any fight that features Kimbo being the main event and trumping a championship fight, which is the reason I loathe the promotion to begin with. However, I highly doubt the minds at EXC are viewing it that way. It's already been said but Kimbo is a street fighter, it was a stand up match (albeit 8 seconds) but Kimbo should have last a wee bit longer...
I think Gina would have finished Kelly in the second if they fought 5 min. rounds. Also, sorry I have to say this but Arlovski's stock went down for me with this fight, I was sitting there like "He's fighting a football center" Butter Bean the sequel should have been knocked out in the first. It'll be interesting to see what they do regarding Kimbo, they really need to just merge with Affliction and get some actual talent. They should be in the ring, not sitting ringside.

[Glenn Dandy]

:haha7: How about reading the thread?

I seriously hope this will put an end to any fight that features Kimbo being the main event and trumping a championship fight, which is the reason I loathe the promotion to begin with. However, I highly doubt the minds at EXC are viewing it that way. It's already been said but Kimbo is a street fighter, it was a stand up match (albeit 8 seconds) but Kimbo should have last a wee bit longer...
I think Gina would have finished Kelly in the second if they fought 5 min. rounds. Also, sorry I have to say this but Arlovski's stock went down for me with this fight, I was sitting there like "He's fighting a football center" Butter Bean the sequel should have been knocked out in the first. It'll be interesting to see what they do regarding Kimbo, they really need to just merge with Affliction and get some actual talent. They should be in the ring, not sitting ringside.


So what you are telling me is I missed it and Shamrock knocked out Kimbo?

I DON WANNA READ THE THREAD!!!
http://cornerstork.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/crying_baby.jpg

[DeltaPin]

That was so fucking embarrassing for Kimbo, but you can't trash him too much. this was a shitty situation for both guys.

He went down after one punch & then got pummeled on the ground. It's not as if he was overwhemed by the guys' technique.

When the fight first started, pink hair was backing up, I was thinking this was going to be like Kimbo's first fight where the guy was basically tapping out before he was even hit, but Petruzzelli baited him in & went on the offensive. Which I guess Kimbo is not used to in an opponent.

Now does EliteXC try to pump him up again with "real" nobody fighters or just let him fade away? No way will they put him in a fight with Rodgers, Bigfoot Silva or anyone else with talent.

[Capt.Caveman]

kimbo vs petruzeli fight (HA HA!!!!)

http://www.kfight.net/MMA-Videos/Kimbo-Slice-Vs-Seth-Petruzelli-EliteXC-fight-Video

rua vs radich (good fight)

http://www.kfight.net/MMA-Videos/Murilo-Ninja-Rua-Vs-Benji-Radach-EliteXC-fight-Video

shields vs daley (shields is very disappointing and very over-rated)

http://www.kfight.net/MMA-Videos/Jake-Shields-vs-Paul-Daley-EliteXC-fight-Video

for those of you who missed it

[Glenn Dandy]

can this fight be seen yet on the internet anywhere? I cant find it.

[Papagolash]

can this fight be seen yet on the internet anywhere? I cant find it.



Duse you can't be serious? READ THE FUCKING THREAD!

Then you'll know that Shamrock bailed out of the right, and Kimbo got his ass kicked by a UFC reject. Also if you look AT THE POST RIGHT ABOVE YOU, you'll see links to the videos of the fights.

[Glenn Dandy]

Ohh, so.... who did he end up fighting? this is so much easier than reading.

[supers4972]

I loved watching this fight. This could be the nail in Elite's coffin. Let's see how the ratings go and that will be the true test.

[Glenn Dandy]

ok, im filled in... thanks for helping me not read.

[Captain_Spaulding]

Elite really should leave the fight promotion to the big boys. I hope Tito signs with them the night before they go out of business. WEC does a way better job than them an the UFC is lightyears ahead of Elite. Every guy that fights there for the most part looks like he just got off work and barely made it to the arena in time.

Their announcers are fucking awful. That cunt in the pink tie has the most over the top fake radio guy voice and they are all fucking retarded compared to Rogan. At least he has taken a punch in his life. Yech...they should NEVER do a PPV...ever.

[pink soccer]

where does elite xc go from here? im sure dana white has a boner. affliction had to postpone their october card and elitexc's golden boy got knocked the fuck out by a guy who couldnt hack it in the ufc. Dana said so himself on o & a "kimbo slice sucks" im just sad it wasnt shamrock who beat him, I had a couple hundo on it.

[Cromwell]

Lol to all the stuff in this thread.

Kimbo is (and always was) a joke.

Gina Carano just gets hotter by the minute.

Roy Nelson is a disgusting fatbody.

They should have Arlovkski & Tito fight - that *might* be interesting.

Someone should put together Jake Shields vs Carlos Condit. That would be an interesting matchup.

[Captain_Spaulding]

Lol to all the stuff in this thread.

Kimbo is (and always was) a joke.

Gina Carano just gets hotter by the minute.

Roy Nelson is a disgusting fatbody.

They should have Arlovkski & Tito fight - that *might* be interesting.

Someone should put together Jake Shields vs Carlos Condit. That would be an interesting matchup.

I love how Tito thinks the suit makes him non ghetto. His is an inarticulate boob and every time he opens his mouth Liddell you put his penis in it.

[FattyPneumonia]

Kimbo stinks. It did not matter that he was not prepared for that fight, there was no technique involved. It was just punches to the face in 10 seconds. He simply just got caught by some good punching.

[norton23]

This was my first attempt at this "Saturday night fights" thing and it was awesome. I loved the action, it was non-stop entertainment, the chick fighting that they called "the face of womens fighting" was HOT!!!!

I was pissed that Kimbo went down so fast to that asshole but he wasn't prepared from what I could tell, and had no idea how the guy would come at him. When you have somebody with that kind of Karate background come at you full speed you know you did something wrong. I think if Kimbo had trained for this fight he would of done something differently than let himself get into the corner and not immeditely protect his body. He would of known what was comming had he prepared. But as somebody else mentioned, Kimbo is no spring chicken and this kid was fast.

[abudabit]

Elite should be an all female promotion, that's the only thing they do right. At least stay away from the heavyweights if nothing else.

[Cromwell]

I love how Tito thinks the suit makes him non ghetto.

Jenna picked it out for him :icon_mrgr

Here's the best analysis and commentary on this charade so far:

Final curtain for the Kimbo show
By Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports

SUNRISE, Fla. – The legend of Kimbo Slice was built by beating bums in boat yards and back alleys not far from here. It came crashing down Saturday courtesy of a quick punch from a pink-haired journeyman giving up two inches in height, four in reach and 30 pounds in muscle and might.

One simple shot sent Slice to the canvas and from there some guy named Seth Petruzelli needed just 12 punches and 14 seconds to put an end (we hope) to one of the great sporting charades of all time.

It was just a matter of time before Kimbo got exposed. He was little more than a character out of central casting, a bunch of addictive YouTube videos and a lot of insane hype by CBS, which made him a headliner before he made himself a fighter.

He was the Kimbo the Cash Machine, everyone lining up to exploit the lie that this was the baddest man on earth as long as he could walk through hand-picked tomato cans.

Only this time his match with 44-year-old Ken Shamrock, who hadn’t won a fight in over four years, fell apart when Shamrock cut his eye in a light training session Saturday and was deemed unfit to fight by state officials.

In the scramble to find a suitable replacement that Slice couldn’t possibly lose to, EliteXC considered Shamrock’s brother, Frank, who was there to be CBS’s color commentator, hadn’t fought lately due to a broken arm and would have given up around 45 pounds. Despite all this, Frank likely would have submitted Kimbo in the first round.

When that matchup couldn’t happen (EliteXC said state officials wouldn’t clear him, Frank said they did but CBS blocked it), EliteXC promoters turned to Petruzelli. The Fort Myers, Fla., native had been dumped by the big-league UFC, was just 2-2 since 2004, had recently taken a year off to start a business, weighed just 205 (to Kimbo’s 235) and was so lightly regarded he was competing in the non-televised undercard.

Despite the oft-repeated propaganda that Slice was a man of “courage” for taking a fight with this smaller guy who was likely to stand and trade punches anyway, EliteXC paid Kimbo a cash bonus just to get him to step into the cage.

“We made it up to him,” said Jeremy Lappen, EliteXC’s head of fight operations. He wouldn’t disclose the amount.

For the myth of Slice, the matchup may not be a 44-year-old on a losing streak or someone from the broadcast booth, but really, what was the worst thing that could happen?

“It didn’t feel too flush,” Petruzelli said of the first punch that apparently didn’t even need to land squarely to fell Kimbo.

Make no mistake – or listen to the EliteXC spin – this was a disaster for Slice and the company. “This is MMA, all the best have lost,” said Lappen. True, but Kimbo wasn’t defeated by a crafty Brazilian jiu-jitsu master. He wasn’t caught in a submission by an experienced wrestler. He didn’t lose a decision after a three-round brawl.

Those would be understandable considering his novice status.

Kimbo was KTFO by a guy he absolutely towered over yet was willing to bang with him anyway. Not that Kimbo did any banging. Slice charged him (“He was like a truck,” Petruzelli said) but he never actually landed a punch.

In the end, Kimbo’s hand speed, defense and chin proved incapable against even an average mixed martial artist. Which was pretty much what every hardcore fan had predicted.

Not that CBS didn’t keep up with the Slice willing to fight, “anyone, anywhere, at anytime.” This was a 100 percent true statement if “anyone, anywhere, at anytime” means “no one any good, anywhere, ever.”

Slice seemed stunned and a bit saddened at the turn of events. After it was over, he initially began wrestling the referee. Whether that was a protest for the decision or because he was dazed isn’t certain. Then he walked around the cage complaining to fans about the stoppage.

Later he walked out on his CBS interview (“Kimbo?” asked a stunned Gus Johnson), although not before inviting America to an after party at a local nightclub. Then he showed up 45 minutes late for the main press conference, where he gave a quick statement and bailed.

“I got my first black eye,” he laughed. He later turned to Petruzelli and joked, “You knocked me out in front of my family; that’s (expletive) up.”

Through it all Slice remained the only likable character of this foolish farce. He wasn’t the one claiming he was the best in the world. He was just a working-class dude who figured out how to beat the system and cash in on his 15 minutes of fleeting fame.

He’s got kids to feed and bills to pay and right to the end, he was milking bonuses out of the promotion, a one-time homeless man holding the Tiffany Network’s prime-time programming hostage. Only in America.

He was the grand actor in the middle of a three-ring circus, a tall tale that would eventually come tumbling down under the bright glare of reality.

Where Slice goes from here is anyone’s guess. He can’t rebuild his reputation without stepping up in competition from the guy who just beat him in seconds. He can’t headline a card and have anyone believe he’s legit. He can’t claim he, “just got caught” when it wasn’t some wild, roundhouse right or sneaky arm-bar that did him in.

The truth was always coming for Kimbo. Saturday it arrived sooner rather than later, the money train grinding to a halt courtesy of a smaller, less heralded fighter that no one can claim is some elite champion.

No, this was it. It’ll never be the same, not for the fighter and not, perhaps, for his entire promotion that just lost its signature star on top of the $58 million it’s burned the past two years.

Afterward, EliteXC execs tried to paint a bright future but admitted they needed a drink. Lower-level employees used gallows humor about finding new jobs.

Kimbo just said he was going home to see his kids.

In 14 seconds flat, the whole mirage was gone.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dw-kimbo100508&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

[umo]

The biggest star in the Elite XC firmament got demolished in 14 seconds by a pink haired nobody. This spells doom for the fledgling MMA organization. Their entire reputation was based upon the supposedly legit credentials of bogus Kimbo Slice. It's time to bid Elite XC goodnight & good luck.

[Palerider4146]

I don't want to come off here like a douche... but, I fought alot growing up... and could basically kick anyones ass.... I can't wrestler, I never learned any martial arts, I was just a good fighter...

I like seeing guys like liddell and Kimbo kick ass against the so called learning faction of fighters...

I am a true believer in you are either born a badass or your not... its not something taught.

Well I wouldnt say you are a douche, just uneducated about MMA.

First of all, you say guys like Liddell. Do you mean Chuck Liddell who trained heavily in martial arts, specifically Kempo Karate and who happened to be a div I wrestler at Cal Poly Tech and graduated with a degree in accountin. That Chuck?

Chuck isnt some street brawler, he's a trained athlete.

I'm not saying you are not a tough guy who could whip some guys in barfights...but truth be told, put you in a ring in a true MMA fight and you may get a few punches in...you may even have a punchers chance, but more likely or not you will get hurt.

This isnt UFC 1 back in 1993 anymore. These guys are highly skilled cross trained athletes. Elite XC is slowly taking MMA a few steps back with their antics. Let us not forget the "missed" tap that Slice did the last time.

[Glenn Dandy]

Well I wouldnt say you are a douche, just uneducated about MMA.

First of all, you say guys like Liddell. Do you mean Chuck Liddell who trained heavily in martial arts, specifically Kempo Karate and who happened to be a div I wrestler at Cal Poly Tech and graduated with a degree in accountin. That Chuck?

Chuck isnt some street brawler, he's a trained athlete.

I'm not saying you are not a tough guy who could whip some guys in barfights...but truth be told, put you in a ring in a true MMA fight and you may get a few punches in...you may even have a punchers chance, but more likely or not you will get hurt.

This isnt UFC 1 back in 1993 anymore. These guys are highly skilled cross trained athletes. Elite XC is slowly taking MMA a few steps back with their antics. Let us not forget the "missed" tap that Slice did the last time.


I agree with you on a certain level... but... i say liddell and kimbo, because although they are trained in other things... they mostly brawl...

I feel brawling is king is all...


I have fought so called 4th degree black belts... some of the easiest fights ive ever had..

In my oppinion i would rather fight a blackbelt than a guy built like a fireplug with no neck... and I know I been in enough fights with enough people to know who is tough.

In fighting theres always a percent that even the badest guy will get KO'd with the lucky shot from either man...or get roped into a wrestling match... wich I always just tried to avoid...lol

luckily, there is a skill to staying up too.

Just to back up my claims that brawling rules... I had a discussion once with a mixed arts guy... I told him i could out him in 3 seconds,one punch he could not defend.
,, he loffed... no real fight but I bet him 20 bucks if i showed him how i would do it and he agreed he would of been done for i get the 20....


I left the conversation with 20 bucks.:action-sm


just saying... brawling is king... if your very good at it.

[Gotti420]

I agree with you on a certain level... but... i say liddell and kimbo, because although they are trained in other things... they mostly brawl.

I won't argue what is most effective in MMA because there really is no right answer, but I will say this....Chuck Liddell is able to keep his fights standing and strike with guys because he uses his wrestling ability to avoid takedowns. Kimbo has no such ability. Chuck comes into fights with a strategy, where as Kimbo just charges at the guy standing across the cage from him. Chuck can go five rounds with guys where as Kimbo punches himself out after one. So, at least in my mind, Kimbo is a joke not because he is a brawler but because he comes into fights under-trained and does not deserve the headlining status he has been given. Chuck on the other hand has worked his way up over the years and deserves the celebrity and $500,000 per fight that he gets.

[abudabit]

I don't know whether to feel bad for Kimbo or not. He had this hype dumped on him that wasn't of his own making and now people are trashing him for not living up to the hype, but on the other hand he sure has cashed in on his 15 minutes.

[TheTruth]

You can't say it was unfair to Kimbo because Shamrock dropped out a few hours before the fight because Seth Petruzelli was expecting not only to not be fighting Kimbo, but he was prepared to fight at a different weight class, he had to cut to make weight Kimbo did not.

[grail]

Carano vs Kobold was the best fight of the evening. However there should have been a few seperations 'cause Kobold just kept clinching and not doing anything. I'm ready to see the Carano vs Cyborg fight.

Fuck Kimbo, he's an asshat.

[WhiteHonkyDevil]

I don't know whether to feel bad for Kimbo or not. He had this hype dumped on him that wasn't of his own making and now people are trashing him for not living up to the hype, but on the other hand he sure has cashed in on his 15 minutes.

Not of his own making? I've never seen a guy so convinced that he's the baddest muthafucka in da werld. Watch the videos where he's calling Liddell out...he honestly thinks that he'd walk out of the octagon a winner, when he'd most likely be dragged out in a wheelbarrow. Yeah, CBS has hyped the shit out of him, be he was trying to paint himself as king of the jungle for years before that.

[gleet]

Kimbo could make some bucks as a taciturn Negro bouncer or bodyguard or goon in cheap movies. And he should try to get started pretty soon.

[niklbag]

Not of his own making? I've never seen a guy so convinced that he's the baddest muthafucka in da werld. Watch the videos where he's calling Liddell out...he honestly thinks that he'd walk out of the octagon a winner, when he'd most likely be dragged out in a wheelbarrow. Yeah, CBS has hyped the shit out of him, be he was trying to paint himself as king of the jungle for years before that.

liddel is a punch drunk old man, in 3 years he will be shaking like Muhammad Ali.

im convinced he just keeps fighting for the money. i personally think that kimbo has just as good of a chance of knocking chuck out as any other shlubb.

KEEP YOUR FUCKIN HANDS UP CHUCK!!!!!

[pink soccer]

with the shock of kimbo losing so quickly, no body is asking what happened to shamrock? he suffered a cut above his eye while doing some prefight training which isnt unheard of. what is strange to me is why he went to get it stiched up. most fighters will not get stiches so close to the fight because they know the athletic director wont let them fight. most of the time they just put some super glue on the cut to close it up so they can fight.
maybe shamrock was looking to get out of that fight and his cut did it for him

[KneeKnee]

When does this fight happen?

Also, I wont be home that night, can someone post some videos after its over?


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