Take a deep breath...I'm serious, breath in and then out. Did you do it? Good. Now allow me to let you in on a little secret. No matter what happens to Kimbo Slice in the cage on Saturday night, the world of MMA will be okay. I know, I know, this is hard for the hardcore fans to understand. Ever since Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson has stepped into the cage, it has seemed like hardcore fans are waiting and predicting that he will sink the rise of MMA, back to the mid 1990's. Whether Kimbo blasts James Thompson out of consciousness in twenty seconds or gets pounded out at the end of the first, the MMA world will keep going and we will all be okay. 

I know that we all cherish this sport and respect the fighters and people who make this sport so great. I also understand that we all are nervous that the sport we love could be damaged in some sort of way because of people putting money as the propriety before the sport.  However, hardcore fans everywhere must accept Kimbo Slice for who he is and not degrade him for what he is not.

People are drawn to a great story. Whether it be on a stage, on television, in a book, or on the big screen, people are easily sucked in. Unlike any other forum for drama to unfold, the world of sports offers us the emotional and physical twists and turns that puts us on the edge of our seats, with sweaty palms and racing hearts.

Kimbo Slice's story take Kimbo Slice the fighter to another level. The street fighter turned prime time main event, is not the circus act that may people see this as. It is a story with a main character  who seems to be straight out of a movie. The combination of Kimbo's personality, disposition, and appearance could make him a house hold name. His story lacks the emotional draw that Frank Lampard had as he scored goals for Chelsea United days after his mother died, but Kimbo brings something else to the table. Kimbo Slice has the "it" factor. He is a person who makes you want to watch. He is a name much bigger than the Elite XC organization and Saturday night could be only the beginning.

Hardcore fans dislike his quick rise to main event status, don't trust his skill outside of hitting hard, and firmly believe that he will fight over hyped tomato can after tomato can. Time will only tell if this will be true or not, but for now appreciate his story. MMA hasn't ever had a story like this or a character with such universal superstar potential. So sit back ,relax, and  enjoy the fight. People like KImbo Slice don't come around too often.