Report: Kimbo Slice and Houston Alexander to Meet At 215lbs Catchweight for "The Ultimate Fighter" 10 Finale
by Scott Haber on Oct 31, 2009 9:12 PM EDT
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Rumors have been swirling for the past month or so that TUF Season Ten poster-boy Kimbo Slice would make his official UFC debut against knockout artist Houston Alexander in December. Various reports had the fight taking place at UFC 107 in Memphis, or at the TUF 10 Finale in Las Vegas, and no one was quite sure whether Houston would move up to heavyweight for the first time in the UFC, or if Kimbo would make his first-ever weight cut down to 205, Houston's normal fighting weight.
Now, a report from Matt Erickson at the Northwest Indiana Times indicates that the bout will go down on December 5th at the Finale show, and the two sluggers will meet at a catchweight of 215 pounds:
The Times has learned from a source close to the Alexander camp that the fight has indeed been agreed to and that it will be contested at a special heavyweight catch weight of 215 pounds on "The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale" on Dec. 5 at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas.
According to the source, the fight was originally going to take place at light heavyweight. But Ferguson, the source said, is not able to make the drop to 205 pounds, and the two fighters agreed to the bout at 215 pounds. Ferguson weighed in at 230 pounds for his fight with Nelson on the show, which was filmed over the summer. And on a media conference call two days before that episode aired, he said he was then just short of 235 pounds.
It will be very interesting to see how the weight cut affects Kimbo's performance, and how Houston will fare against an opponent who can probably match his knockout power.
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No bribe needed to keep this one off the mat.
by casey manrique on Oct 31, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
worst two grapplers ever? anyone agree?
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by crinow on Nov 1, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kongo has developed some pretty good grappling in the past year or two though
by HighNoon on Nov 1, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cain got lucky
I found out after the fight that Kongo had blown his knee one week into training; with just three weeks total time to tune up for the fight, Cheick was not in his best shape going in.
Think about this: we’ve seen Cheick work knees in the clinch in past fights – not to mention keeping opponents at bay with his very long reach kicks. Kongo didn’t throw a single kick or knee in his match against Velasquez, though he had ample opportunity to do so. As yourself… why was that the case??
Also when Cain was ‘smothering’ Kongo on the mat, Cheick simply didn’t have the required strength in his knee to posture up. Each time he tried, the pain in the knee stifled his efforts.
Had Kongo been at 100% there’s a good chance this fight may have played out differently. We’ll see Kongo back to true form when he goes up against Frank Mir at ’107.
by VikingPhotography on Nov 1, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kongo threw one or two hard knees to Cain’s gut, which made him look like a bag of potatos for a second…
But I agree that Kongo wasn’t in shape. His trainer said that he had only one sparring session before this fight and tried to clinch with Cain to catch a breath.
by dancingChicken on Nov 1, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So, first time EVER for Kimbo to make a weight cut?
THis should be interesting…
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by duck on Oct 31, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont see why it would be such a problem for a guy with a history of dedication to his job . . .
by Rabbit915 on Nov 1, 2009 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see Houston getting a HUGE bump in his paycheck when Kimbo ends up giving him 20% of his purse
by HighNoon on Nov 1, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I got Houston Alexander winning in round 1. This is just NOT a good fight for Kimbo Slice in my opinion. Alexander has extremely aggressive muay thai, and I can see Kimbo just getting overwhelmed.
by chrisbboy82 on Oct 31, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree it’s not a good fight for Kimbo , but what IS ? Apparently Roy Nelson and Seth Petruzelli weren’t good fights either …and even Thompson almost beat him .
So maybe the kid with no arms and legs ?
by JoelMan on Nov 1, 2009 7:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing. You can’t give Kimbo some no-name because it would be a huge risk for Kimbo, and it would be Seth Petruzelli all over again if the no-name wins. If Houston wins, then the UFC can just play it as the Assassin being back. If only there was a Lightheavy with some name value who has a weak ground game and does not have knockout power.
by chrisbboy82 on Nov 1, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“HOUSTON ALEXANDER KNOCKS OUT KIMBO SLICE!!!! THIS IS THE BIGGEST UPSET IN MMA HISTORY!!!”
by ufc4 on Nov 1, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think the UFC cares that much if he loses … he’s 35 and he’s just not that good. Trying to build him to become a star is fruitless , he ain’t no Cain Velasquez , he’s got no potential . Everyone knows by now (even his fans) that in mma he’s just not that good , not even close. Suppose the UFC gives him a no name and he wins , then what , another win and a title shot ? I mean give me a break , he got TKO’ed by Seth Petruzelli …people’s memories aren’t that short.
So at least with Houston Alexander you get an exciting fight …and if he loses so be it, no one will cry about it.
The UFC isn’t EliteXC , they won’t try to build a nobody just because he’s got good ratings.
by JoelMan on Nov 1, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And btw Houston is kinda ‘picked’ for him in the sense the Houston has zero ground game . I’m not saying it’s an easy fight for Kimbo , but not impossible either. Anything easier would be a fighter from a B level promotion…
by JoelMan on Nov 1, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But the UFC will use those ratings as long as they exist
They’re not going to build Kimbo into something he’s not, but I don’t blame them one bit for the contract and a fight on TV. If the man draws eyeballs, let him fight. It’s not like Dana is making him a main-event fighter. He’s one of the first fights on the TV portion of the card.
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by duck on Nov 1, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you’re right , the UFC is doing the right thing imo too …the match up is very interesting , it will draw eye balls and that’s pretty much the point . And no one is pretending Kimbo is a good fighter anymore…
by JoelMan on Nov 1, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You would think they would have put it at HW since Kimbo is already at a disadvantage by versing the better fighter, but I suppose it really wouldn’t change the outcome.
Houston via KO.
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by Pennywise on Oct 31, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The odds of Kimbo cutting wait verses just giving Houston 20% of his purse?
by cdny on Nov 1, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
20% of his purse is probably more than Houston makes in a couple years.
by Rabbit915 on Nov 1, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t 195 still light heavyweight? Yes to both
by ZombieWamma on Oct 31, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s technically heavyweight, but the critical difference is that they aren’t allowed to go above 215lbs. It’s within the heavyweight parameters without being part of the division. Hence, the catchweight.
by Luke Thomas on Oct 31, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or, if a lot of people had their way, cruiserweight.
by nottheface on Oct 31, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Houston might be a dangerous fight for Kimbo, but at least he has the persona to actually absorb some of Kimbo’s brand equity if he defeats him. This makes it win-win for the UFC. The problem, from a promotional perspective, with the Petruzelli fight was that the casual fans that had been brain washed to believe Kimbo was a bad ass couldn’t believe that he could get KO’d by a guy with pink hair. If you go to youtube and look at the comments people post to videos of that fight, there is a ton of people that think Seth cheated or the fight was fixed. If Kimbo wins, he’ll have the first real credible win of his career. If Houston wins, then at least some of the casuals will think he’s an incredible bad ass.
by Jahbulon on Oct 31, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
you mean the win over tank does not count. lol.
winner gets seth p.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Oct 31, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would be better for the loser to get Seth, just for a quick rebound win.
First our pleasures die - and then Our hopes, and then our fears - and when These are dead, the debt is due, Dust claims dust - and we die too.
by Pennywise on Oct 31, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
better than 50/50
That Seth Petruzelli beats either guy right now.
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by aaronb on Oct 31, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very doubtful
Seth has never beaten anyone worth while with the exception of Severn and looked terrified when he stepped in the ring against Slice.
He may have a chance against Kimbo but I’m not seeing any way he will survive Houston.
First our pleasures die - and then Our hopes, and then our fears - and when These are dead, the debt is due, Dust claims dust - and we die too.
by Pennywise on Nov 1, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about
shoot double and single legs and have even a hint of ground game.
Houston or Kimbo have never shown an ounce of ground acumen that I have ever seen.
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by aaronb on Nov 1, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t seen Seth use to much of a ground game either, if he dares let Houston get on top of him it will be all over.
First our pleasures die - and then Our hopes, and then our fears - and when These are dead, the debt is due, Dust claims dust - and we die too.
by Pennywise on Nov 1, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Houston is actually a pretty decent wrestler, he just can’t work off of his back.
Don't argue for the sake of arguing....
by Screwface on Nov 1, 2009 8:46 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Both Houston and Kimbo are like turtles when they end up on their backs. Also, I hope Houston choke slams Kimbo like he did to Silva.
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by pud333 on Nov 1, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo is a badass. He’s just not THAT badass.
Facts don't come with points of view
by rector on Nov 1, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Kimbo really have Knockout power?
Ray Mercer was choked out.
Bo Cantrell taped out to strikes because he’s Bo Cantrell.
James Thompson took punch after punch and they only called the fight because his ear popped.
Seth and Roy seemed didn’t seemed too fazed by his KO power.
Even in the few backyard brawls of his I saw I can’t remember him taking anyone out with one punch.
Tank Abbot has really been the only one. And we should keep in mind that Tank had been TKOed in his two previous fights before facing Kimbo. Was he really a good measuring stick for KO power?
by nottheface on Oct 31, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
ray mercer knockout tim sylvia in 8 seconds. i love the way sylvia crumbles
he so tall it takes 1 extra second to hit the canvas,
by wolfmanshowlforever on Oct 31, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This. Kimbo’s KO power has yet to be scene in the cage.
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by thetakeover on Oct 31, 2009 10:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
scene = seen?
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by funnytiger on Oct 31, 2009 10:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo doesn’t seem like that all bad a guy after this season of The Ultimate Fighter and I feel sorry for him because Houston Alexander is going beat him. I’m not convinced of his KO power either. He couldn’t finish James “The Mega Punk” Thompson, a guy with a chin not unlike the door Rampage kicked apart on this week’s episode of TUF, despite throwing everything but the kitchen sink at him. Besides the fact that the only the bit of Kimbo’s chin that’s been seen was in his “:Standgate” loss to Seth Petruzelli, an Ultimate Fighter washout.
by KahilBS_Marshal on Oct 31, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or the street, for that matter. He’s never knocked anyone unconscious, from what I’ve seen.
Facts don't come with points of view
by rector on Nov 1, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly. people always talk about this vicious ko power he has but i havent seen anything even close to that
by brazary on Oct 31, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I don’t know where this idea that Kimbo has a lot of power comes from. If you can’t knock out James Thompson with repeated flush shots on the chin, then you don’t just lack power, you might actually have negative power.
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by Rundownloser on Nov 1, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. This exactly.
Thompson was the most damning example IMO; a dude that’s lost to first-round (T)KO like six or seven times, and he doesn’t even get knocked down in 12 minutes? Kimbo doesn’t have the knockout power of someone like Shane Carwin, and honestly I bet Chuck and Rampage hit harder, maybe some 185er’s do too.
by Tedd Welch on Nov 1, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Houston by KTFO
setup by leg kicks
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by Deo Wade on Oct 31, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it happened to Rich Franklin
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by Deo Wade on Oct 31, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If given the task of finding the perfect opponent to get the Houston Alexander train back on track I’d pick Kimbo.
by cmsove on Oct 31, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. I don’t see why anyone thinks this is competitive.
by An0nymous on Oct 31, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best thing ever
This is the best thing ever.
by Razz on Oct 31, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
Facts don't come with points of view
by rector on Nov 1, 2009 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this match up
It has ne real revelance to any belt but it will be a fun fight.
by Td9d on Oct 31, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, Kimbo will have beaten the man, who beat Keith Sardine. Sardine beat Chuck Lidell who beat Alastair Overeem, who in 2011 beats Fedor.
ARE YOU SAYING FEDOR IS IRRELEVANT??
by Razz on Oct 31, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo is not going to beat Houston and Overeem is not going to beat Fedor, so yes this fight is somewhat irrelevant.
First our pleasures die - and then Our hopes, and then our fears - and when These are dead, the debt is due, Dust claims dust - and we die too.
by Pennywise on Nov 1, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your sense of humor is AMAZING!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Nov 1, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well I’m sure what i said was funny, but thank you!
First our pleasures die - and then Our hopes, and then our fears - and when These are dead, the debt is due, Dust claims dust - and we die too.
by Pennywise on Nov 1, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol what i mean to say was “I’m not sure at what I said that was funny”, Me being sleep deprived is not helping me type here >.<
First our pleasures die - and then Our hopes, and then our fears - and when These are dead, the debt is due, Dust claims dust - and we die too.
by Pennywise on Nov 1, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why dont they just do cage boxing? Or better yet, do a special where rather than in the octagon, the UFC has this fight take place in some guys back yard.
by ryanwk628 on Oct 31, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Winner gets the maine-iac, in a 4 round boxing affair.
by Razz on Oct 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know!
It’s like…why didn’t they just do cage kickboxing for Barry/Hardonk?!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Nov 1, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
random thought
How funny would that be, for one of them to sub the other?
10/24
by spectaa on Oct 31, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing funny about that.
The Universe would collapse on itself.
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by Deo Wade on Oct 31, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
It is like dividing by zero. It just fucks the whole space time continuum up.
by slblair on Nov 2, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was thinking the same thing
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by funnytiger on Oct 31, 2009 11:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Houston’s first 2 pro wins were via sub
by ufc4 on Oct 31, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you forgot to add the "by strikes’ at the end.
by nottheface on Oct 31, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still counts, I could see this one ending that way.
by ufc4 on Oct 31, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The worst thing about your comment is, you know exactly what I’m talking about =p.
10/24
by spectaa on Nov 1, 2009 7:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m sorry I don’t want to die from the collapse of the space time continuum.
by majesticlamb on Nov 2, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
man i sure do hope that houston pulls of a win, i’d hate for the person that boots houston out of the ufc to be kimbo.. .dunno why for some reason houston is really likeable and kimbo really hateable.
by kanodogg on Oct 31, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo has all the EXC baggage following him, while Houston has two great KOs & a personable story with his kids.
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by themachiavellian on Oct 31, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Two guilty pleasures colliding! Finally someone each guy can beat! Though I give the edge to Houston. Kimbo, like Houston is a very popular guy, with limited skills. This is the type of fight Kimbo should be getting if Zuffa wants to max out his celebrity status. I mean, let’s face it, Kimbo ain’t going to challenge for the HW title, like, ever. So if Zuffa is so interested in bad kickboxing matches (considering how they’ve been awarding FOTN bonuses lately), Kimbo is their man. This is an easy sell to casual fans.
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by pud333 on Nov 1, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i say cecil peoples will be the deciding factor so i think kimbo wins by split decision
i heard he likes kimbo’s cooking.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Nov 1, 2009 2:30 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder if the enemy beats him again.. the inner-me.
by Anton Tabuena on Nov 1, 2009 12:57 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I heard the inner me has yellow belt level jiu-jitsu, he will dominate kimbo on the ground
by IRodC on Nov 1, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
sorry
to the mods,
my bad. I would have deleted it if I could have. didn’t mean to come across that way. thought a coach had paved the way, but it wont happen again.
by dugmouth on Nov 1, 2009 1:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about it...
I don’t think your intentions on it were bad, I just didn’t want someone else to come along and decide it’s a good thing to argue about. So I deleted it. But don’t worry about it.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Nov 1, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either Houston by leg kicks or Kimbo by backstage arrangement.
by JRN on Nov 1, 2009 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Houstons leg kicks are effing brutal, if he remembers to use them.
Kimbo is going to get friggin smoked.
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by BadB on Nov 1, 2009 1:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And, I’ve said it before. Houston needs to get rid of the stretchy shorts. He’s always pulling on them, it’s a big distraction.
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by BadB on Nov 1, 2009 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a better caption photo for this fight
by bignerd on Nov 1, 2009 4:03 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I don’t consider anyone who comes into the UFC and immediately dominates Jardine and Sakara a can.
Don't argue for the sake of arguing....
by Screwface on Nov 1, 2009 9:01 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and your 49r’s are going to get annihilated today, good times.
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by Screwface on Nov 1, 2009 9:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
If you're trying to convey that they're "Cans"
you FAIL, since those are definitely bottles.
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by Deo Wade on Nov 1, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
dedicating my first animated shoop to this announcement
(hopefully the ’you’re not the father dance’ reference isn’t too obscure… man, come to think of it that’s actually more ironic than i had intended :-/ )
by LBo on Nov 1, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I will be cheering for Houston more than normal in this one.
Alexander Rd. 1 Knees to the beard.
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by MostDiabolicalHater on Nov 1, 2009 5:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston by KO in the first 30 seconds. But seriously, what a waste of Kimbo’s talent. At least give him a fight he could win. Who that is I have no idea but still.
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by Bandaka on Nov 1, 2009 10:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
But seriously, what a waste of Kimbo’stalent.drawing power?
and again.. I want to see Rolles Gracie vs Kimbo if they both win or both lose their next fight.. (seems like i’m the only one though)
by Anton Tabuena on Nov 1, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why are you so interested in seeing Kimbo vs Gracie? He has a better chance against Houston, Gracie will take him down and sub or GnP him inside the first minute.
by ufc4 on Nov 1, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It would help build Gracie’s name. There’s no way Kimbo will last int the UFC, everyone here knows that, he’s simply not good enough. Rolles might be able to put some wins together, so why not make his introduction to the UFC a high profile fight that he wins quickly?
by Shaun32887 on Nov 1, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
And if somehow Kimbo wins, then he beat a Gracie! (Rolles isn’t a wizard on his feet so it’s also possible) Either way, it’s big for business. They’re both ‘prospects’ with less than 5 fights, both are name fighters, both seem to be one dimensional, so it would be logical to put them together in a fight that people would want to see.
The names kimbo and Gracie will be enough to garner Massive interest from the casuals.. So why not do it after their debuts?
by Anton Tabuena on Nov 1, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo
would be the perfect fighter for Don King. No one can promote like the Don and no one in my mind has gone further with less than Kimbo. Don’t get me wrong, Kimbo has been basically the only personality in the house this season that I don’t get annoyed by, and I really wish he had gotten into MMA a lot younger so that he could have actually learned some technique before getting thrown into the center stage so to speak, but the fact that this guy brings the viewers in like he does really bothers me. Why is he popular among casual fans?
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by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 1, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Youtube, and he’s scary looking.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Nov 1, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo is toast.
Yay Houston.
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by Ubernoober on Nov 1, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and so ends the career of Fergie…
I find this matchup is ironic because Houston is in reality the kind of fighter that Slice imagines himself to be. So Slice will be facing a stronger,better conditioned,better trained,harder hitting version of himself who has actually won fights in the UFC, and his losses were against legit opponents. The fact Alexander has a highly suspect ground game means nothing. All I see happening here is a swift and vicious end to whatever crumbs of credibility that still remain in Kimbo’s beard.
by Koob on Nov 1, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Totally irrelevant to rankings/title picture
and I have no problem with that. Not everyone can be a contender, lets enjoy some entertaining journeymen. Loser goes to Japan and fights (read: gets KTFO by) Manhoef?
As much as people complain about Kimbo not deserving to be in the UFC, this is a great example of Dana giving us the fights we want. We know it’s irrelevant, but every one of us is, on some level, looking forward to seeing this. I’m particularly happy that it’s on a Spike card and Dana is not trying to have Kimbo to carry a PPV even when they clearly need more stars and headliners. Even MMA_Supremacy [sp?] will have to concede that this is great work on the part of the UFC.
by pdl on Nov 1, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Which is why many of us have undying love for Dana
by Shaun32887 on Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have the undying love factor by any means, but this is a great move and it deserves recognition. Here’s to fight promotion done right.
by pdl on Nov 1, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be excited to see the odds on this fight; will Vegas be sucked in by the allure of Kimbo?
I really, REALLY hope so.
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by woomikee on Nov 2, 2009 2:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh man… I’ve never gambled on sports, but this could be a very tempting fight if the odds are right.
by cmsove on Nov 2, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Houston @ -900 would be just about right.
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