Shocking News: Kimbo Slice to Compete on TUF 10
by Michael Rome on Jun 1, 2009 11:28 PM EDT
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Now this came out of nowhere. According to Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports, Kimbo Slice is going to be a contestant on TUF 10:
The UFC president has repeatedly insisted he would not allow Slice to compete in the UFC unless he won his way onto the show by competing on "The Ultimate Fighter." Slice has called White’s bluff and will appear on Season 10 of the highly rated Spike TV series, White has confirmed. Fighters live in the same house and train together, and then fight during the show in a bid to earn a UFC contract.
This will likely be a ratings bonanza for the UFC on Spike. Good move? Bad move? I lean towards good, I have no problem giving him a chance on the reality show, it's much less offensive than bringing him in to lose to Chuck.
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YAY!
How awesome is this? It’s a season of TUF with Rashad and Rampage coaching…and Kimbo as a contestant. If you try to tell me this isn’t amazing TV…you are full of shit.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 1, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
If luke cummo, josh haynes and dave kaplan get a chance to fight in the UFC through TUF, than why not Kimbo?
by Dropkick434 on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
didn't Luke Cummo make it to the finals?
and I think he took Joe Stevenson to a decision too.
Dave Kaplan does suck though, I’ll give you that.
by polevaultking on Jun 2, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
This is sweet
If Kimbo gets serious and stays serious, who knows?
Rex Richards by destruction, by the way.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who gets Kimbo?
Rashad or Rampage? Because that will be a crazy tag team.
A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who
reality gold
Kimbo + Rampage + Rashad + random club mma fighters with access to free alcohol = awesomeness.
Not being cynical, but this makes me want to get out my popcorn and watch. I’m hooked for another season.
Yea I’ve come around to that position already.
by Michael Rome on Jun 1, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus just fell off his dinosaur.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
Greg Jackson just fell off his dinosaur.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Kimbo to Team Rampage, Kimbo to Team Rampage, Kimbo to Team Rampage
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Rampage coaching Kimbo...
is my ideal situation.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 1, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I hope Kimbo
can at least win one fight.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
Yeah, losing in the prelims = 4-5 million people watching one episode of the show
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
havent read all the posts yet, but i think they’re only doing 16 fighters (all going straight into the house) this season
And unlike in recent seasons, where the competitors had to win a fight to earn their way into the house, there will be no such arrangement this time. All 16 fighters – Spike and the UFC are keeping names of the others a closely guarded secret – will automatically move into the house.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 2, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe but it would be hard to even find 16 HW that don’t suck really bad I would guess.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
With Rampage and Rashad coaching, I definitely wanna see Kimbo at least get into the house.
I love me some Sexyama!
The season would be ridiculous if Bobby Lashley was on the show too.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
Now that will bring in the ratings
I wish it could happen, but I think its impossible since he already has a fight scheduled.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy shit I didn't see this coming!
I think it is definitely a good thing.. Maybe I’d start watching tuf more this time around..
If he does well then the UFC gets another marketable fighter, if he doesn’t do as well, then at least he boosted the ratings a lot and the name of whoever beat him gets more recognition..
I hope he does pretty well though. He seems like a nice guy, elite just didn’t use him properly..
you've got to hand it to Kimbo
He’s willing to get in there and do what he needs.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
BREAKING NEWS
Sean Gannon will be on Season 10 of TUF.
LOL, just kidding.
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
LOL
Kimbo + Krazy Horse = BIGGER THAN SEINFELD RATINGS
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
well I heard Bennett is fat now, so I think he could make heavyweight. Hopefully we see Jose Cancesco vs. Kimbo Slice in the opening match.
Nah, I heard opposite. I heard he got pretty beefy in prison. He’s supposed to be fighting in some secondary shows and trying to get a main promotion fight down the road.
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
The format for season 10 will be 16 HW fighters.
So… we have Kimbo participating in a 32 man grand prix.
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
Best. Season. Ever.
I’m calling it now.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
Long lost Browning brother makes appearance.
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The world is a strange, interesting place, sometimes. This is going to be awesome for TUF ratings.
by Cannon Jacques on Jun 1, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ha!
Get him the video game! Thank god, no more Affliction/Strikeforce fan posts claiming they need to sign Kimbo for ratings.
Good Move
This is a good move for all. The ultimate fighter and spike get a ratings boost. Kimbo get to fight with the chance of making it into the UFC and Dana White looks like a man of his word. I think if kimbo wins one fight we’ll see him fight again inside the octagon.
Aren’t they not doing the fight to get into the house this season? If they are, this is probably the reason why.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
How’s aboot 16 good HWs and 16 cans for them to whale on
Keep firing Assholes!
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Just look at Cage Rage HWs and you have the cans. Oops, did I say that?
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Go down to local bar:
Dana: “So do you want to be a fucking fighter?”
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Good point but,
since when do they only get legit guys?
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jun 1, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, they are only doing 16 in the house right away.
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Hoooooooooooly balls.
I am fucking shocked.
by Applejack McNeil on Jun 1, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
The issue here is how much will the ufc pay him cause he already said that thereason for him not signing with strikeforce is cause of a pay cut..
I have the feeling that he got a HUGE signing bonus here..
i don’t think so. I think he will get one for getting to the finale. I mean we already know that he’s going to fight on the finale either for the contract or as a prelim fight. I bet you the bonus comes from there
If he's not guaranteed anything before joining he wouldn't sign
Kimbos manager said that strikeforce didn’t offer him a significant pay cut yet they still refused..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Dana wouldn’t pay that fucker bonus money for just walking on the set. He’s not that fucking stupid.
by blackzag05 on Jun 1, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Spike TV actually helps pay a portion of two TNA wrestlers’ salaries (Sting and I think Kurt Angle) in an attempt to raise ratings for them. Spike might have offered to pay Kimbo for this. Probably not, but I just thought I’d put that out there.
That’s very plausible.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jun 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid huh?
Wait for the ratings then tell me if paying him is still stupid..
PS
You can argue your point better with out sounding like you’re bashing the fighter..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not bashing kimbo at all. If Kimbo wins the damn thing fine. If he doesn’t it ain’t going to break my heart. I don’t care about Kimbo but don’t sit here and act like he’s the saving grace of TUF.
Like him or not (most hardcore MMA fans don’t) he is tv ratings gold and that is what makes the entertainment world go around.
Ok he’s rating’s gold but for me personally, I was going to watch TUF no matter what. I never mentioned anything about his broad appeal to the sport. I don’t care.
Yes but when you get right down to it we aren’t the target audience for TUF the casual fans are. It’s a great lead in show for Manswers.
Watch your tone, please.
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he’s ratings gold
Exactly why I think he got paid to do this.. If I was him, and strikeforce offered me a small pay cut from my 500k, and all the ufc offered me is a normal tuf contract, why wouldn’t I take the money?
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly and that was the point that was being made all along here. SpikeTV has a lot of control over what does and doesn’t make it onto TUF and it’s not like they would be above paying someone a butt load of extra cash to do one of their “reality shows” to boost the ratings. That has nothing at all to do with Dana White.
Again
Read the comment ^
Kimbo would get easy money from strikeforce.. Sure the ufc won’t give him money as big as that but they still have to do something to convince himto take their offer. Like cash plus the opportunity to get big sponsors and to fight in the ufc..
It’s not that hard to understand. Why is it so impossible for you that they’d give him a signing bonus?
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
They don't have to throw money at Kimbo.
He just made half a million dollars to get his reputation wrecked. At this point, Kimbo has to care more about legitimizing himself than he does money.
¿Quieres chiclets?
by The Mexican't on Jun 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Even if he spent it all on coke and hookers
I don’t think he’s struggling for money. I honestly believe Kimbo wants to be considered a real MMA fighter. Dana knows he doesn’t need to throw money at a guy that got embarrassed by Seth Petruzelli. Spike knows that TUF is their ratings cash cow, they don’t need Kimbo to get people to tune in, especially after the success of UFC Undisputed.
I just don’t think this is about money. Kimbo wants to fight in the UFC and if competing on TUF is what it takes, he appears to be humble enough to give it a go.
¿Quieres chiclets?
by The Mexican't on Jun 2, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Wasn’t there a rumor about Dream wanting Kimbo for the SuperHulk but not being able to get him? Wasn’t there also a rumor about Kimbo going to boxing with Gary Shaw?
Dude, he was considering going to boxing
What makes you think he’ll do this just to save his reputation? And to be legit in the eyes of Internet fans?
It’s all about the bread..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I really doubt that. If Kimbo cared about being legit, he would have done alot of things differently. Until I see different, I’d say kimbo is in it for the money.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
What does he need to do differently?
Have an MMA legend vouch for him? Check.
Fight whoever they put in front of him? Done.
Remain humble despite losing to an absolute nobody? Been there.
I just don’t get why Kimbo making ridiculous money at Elite means he is demanding ridiculous money from the UFC. Kimbo knew he could get outrageous cash, he was a media gold mine. He knew what he was worth to a fledgeling organization and he laughed all the way to the bank. You can’t fault the man for taking advantage of the hype, even if he didn’t live up to it
¿Quieres chiclets?
by The Mexican't on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, was going to mention that, but you beat me to it. If I remember correctly, Bas said Kimbo started up something he promised he wouldn’t do after he slipped up once.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
My apologies.
After Kimbo was knocked out, I didn’t read anything on him fully expecting it to be nothing more than an article about how absolutely worthless he is.
I know he’s not a great fighter, and he’s probably not likely to even sniff the finals, but I still don’t think it’s fair to assume he’s only doing it to get paid
¿Quieres chiclets?
by The Mexican't on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t want it to be true, it would be great if Kimbo truly does have a love for the sport, I might find it hard to believe, but that dosen’t mean I don’t want to believe it. I guess we’ll see when next season starts.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
What did Dana say about Brock when he was fighting on Dynamite?
What did Dana say about Randy when he was “resigned?”
What numerous things has Dana said about Fedor/Arlovski/Sylvia…?
Why do people still believe anything Dana says publicly? His job is to promote the UFC. If that means he has to bash people that aren’t in the UFC, so be it.
he said I’m the only one who could promote Brock
he said Randy’s agent is a jackass and we have paid him enough
he says now that he wants to sign Fedor
so your point is?
Wow guys
we should
start using
commas again.
lol just messin feelas ;)
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
fellas* (Note to self, don’t screw up when bitching about the english language.)
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
The point is that dana talks smack on people when they are not in the UFC and then turns around and promotes the shit out of them when they’re in the UFC.
You’re acting like Dana’s smack talk against Kimbo is something special. It’s not, it’s one of many, and will probably have little to do with anything in the future now that Kimbo’s with the UFC.
If Kimbo turns this into a UFC run, Dana will take care of him like he takes care of all his stars You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill.
I love Giant Silva. I wish someone had gotten to him when he was 20.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
fedor
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
See how good the kimbo effect is?
I am always online around this time and if there isn’t a ufc show on, hardly anyone would comment on posts..
Kimbo gets on tuf and somehow everyone decides to join the discussion.. Like him or hate him, he brings in the fans!
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
nah I think it’s because we never thought this would happen. I could care less about Kimbo just the fact that Dana managed to sign him.
Might want to consider than nothing this “OMFG Crazy” is posted at this time of night…
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 1, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
How often is anything this crazy ever posted? I mean it’s not Zuffa buys Pride level of OMG! but this is pretty damn nuts.
I dunno man, Pride was predictable on a cutthroat business level…I thought Kimbo went back to smoking pot and just doing his porn/bouncer thing.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 1, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
He did go back to the porn/bouncer thing, maybe Reality Kings is going to be a TUF sponsor or is trying to pitch a late night show to SpikeTV.
The Ultimate Fucker
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
by Ubernoober on Jun 2, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
It’s just, Kimbo has been KILLER hush…I mean, the only thing we heard from Scott Coker about Kimbo was that he pretty much could care less, and definately wouldn’t be making him a headliner…and that was that. I didn’t expect Kimbo to go for TUF…at all, and I really doubt Dana would throw money at him to be on the show…Dana can’t stand him. So my guess is, either Spike picked up the tab, or Kimbo stepped up.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually......
Coker just said:
Whether its Fedor, Andrei Arlovski, Takanori Gomi, or another top fighter, we want to keep our doors open to any free agents of this caliber. Our goal is to build the best roster that Strikeforce can create, and I think we’re on our way to doing so.
As far as Kimbo goes, we would like to have him fight in Strikeforce at some point.
If you apply for a job and the hiring manager says, we can’t hire you know, but we might get in contact with you “at some point”….I wouldn’t be expecting a call…ever. haha But thank you for the direct quote, I’m too lazy for all that. lol
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I think what he was saying was “as soon as his management is willing to come down from their current asking price then we can talk”
Well, thats neither here nor there at this point hmm? lol
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
weoweoweo is right
I have never seen this kind of activity on the boards outside of a late night Japanese show.
But it isn’t all Kimbo. This one has it all. UFC, Rampage, Rashad, Kimbo—and the biggest swerve since UFC bought Pride.
This is why I love being a fan of this sport.
A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who
Wow...
Bobby Lashley vs Kimbo Slice for TUF finale!
It’s too bad Brett Rogers is under contract with Strikeforce…
Bobby Lashley
Kimbo Slice
Rampage Jackson
Rashad Evans
Jeff Monson
Kevin Randleman
Rameau Theirry Sokoudjou
Brett Rogers
One of these things is different. One of these things doesn’t belong.
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Oh mike it's true! You are racist!
Hahahahahaha
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Kimbo needs his bread
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jun 1, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy Fuck
I have to admit I’ll be tuning in for this.
White promised "some major surprises" as he announced on a Thursday conference call that Jackson and Evans, each of whom is a former light heavyweight champion, would serve as coaches on Season 10.
He declined to say anything further but urged reporters on the call not to miss media day, which is Tuesday at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas.
THIS should be interesting.
not to sound like ‘that guy’, but i totally got a hunch this would happen during that call last week. it was definitely eluding to a surprise cast member being at media day
elusive cast member
that would be Machida, but he’s busy holding down the LHW.
A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who
I don’t know what the motivation here is, but sometimes I’ll point things out like that just to make sure you know.
Save you some embarrassment if you put elude somewhere where you should put allude somewhere that really matters.
Unless you fuck up they’re/their/there, that makes you an idiot.
by Phildo on Jun 2, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m assuming that he will get a bye in the prelims? Or they are scrapping prelims? It wouldn’t help ratings if they just let him lose the first fight.
no! It’s a win-win situation even if he loses. If he loses then he sucks and proves Dana white. If he wins the damn thing then he also proved Dana right.
Good call, and realistically 32 competitive HW fighters is a stretch…so I think it’ll be better with just 16 anyways PLUS you get Kimbo for a whole season.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
One 32 fighter tournament wouldn’t work logistically anyway. Gonna make the finalists fight four times in six weeks?
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And this season right? Am I missing something? lol
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I meant, the show currently running. And I agree, theres not enough HW prospects to warrant a entry fight.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
The list of heavyweights from the only other time they have had them on TUF:
Mike Whitehead, Dan Christison, Rob MacDonald, Tom Murphy, Keith Jardine, Seth Petruzelli, Rashad Evans, Brad Imes, Kerry Schall, Eli Joslin
Most of those guys dropped out of the heavyweight division as soon as the show was over. It’s quite possible that we will see the same with the up coming season.
I’m hoping that the quality of prospects at hw has gone up a lot since 2005 (although some very good light heavys came out of that season). Was just talking earlier today in a different discussion about the chances for some bigger than life elite athletes to jump into the heavyweight division in the future and how great that would be.
i have said the same thing
imagine MMA keeps growing and instead of basketball, someone of the same physical stature decides to take Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. I think we are going to start seeing ridiculously gifted people making the sporting decision to take up MMA. scary to say the least. instead of growing up getting into fights after school and during their “doorman days”, now they are coming home from summer camps at Militich and/or AKK training centers.
good luck in life!
Imagine a guy with size and athleticism like Brock Lesnar but has started training MMA in his teens instead of his 30’s. There are lots of very athletic, very big men out there it’s just that pro football snags a lot of them up, as money starts to go up in fighter pay we could see some elite level athletes chosing MMA as their first choice instead of something to try later in life.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The other factor besides money is the fact that many elite athletes become stars when they are like 12 years old playing basketball or football. That won’t be possible for MMA.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
Most college players don’t make it to professional ball sports but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t exceptional athletes, for that matter there are guys who make the NFL but don’t stick (Rex Richards) that MMA offers a opportunity to. I expect that the future of the heavyweight division will be something to see.
Rampage just Tweeted
Just got done with a long first day on the job. I liked everybody but one!
Hmmm…..
Filming already!?! Feck that was fast.
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
Haha…hahahaha! If Rampage hates Kimbo I will laugh my ass off.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t Rampage religious (like crazy religious)? Isn’t Kimbo involved with the porn industry? It sounds like a 2009 version of the odd couple.
If Rampage hates Kimbo, it has to be based on whatever reputation he has. Kimbo seems like a pretty respectful guy.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
Yeah I agree with this, ALOT of fighters were upset how Kimbo blew up so big and they considered him insignificant in the MMA scene…Rampage could very well be one of those fighters.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like a source for even more TUF drama. Really how would a bunch of regular TUF guys take to a guy as overblown as Kimbo being in there with them?
Oh yeah man, theres gonna be a lot of beef about that, and realistically, Kimbo could do pretty good for himself on the show, depends on how ready he is.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
They are tossing in a 35 year old who’s career came from backyard fights on youtube with a house full of young guys busting their ass for the sport, I can imagine the house drama will be intense even if Kimbo is a nice guy who tries really hard.
I wouldn’t be suprised if there was a serious beatdown in the house this season, not none of that half assed drunken crap that we’ve seen in the past.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
You gotta lend me that crystal ball sometime.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh I see what happened, when I said ’this season" I was referring to this upcoming season.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Why would that be about Kimbo? I figured it would be referring to Rashad, what with the famous staredown.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jun 2, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
You might be on to something…I guess I just pesumed he meant fighters. But he probably meant Rashad.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Poor Iole. Scoops the story and can’t even get the top billing on Google News.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 2, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Resistance is futile.
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
That graphic has me busting up.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jun 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Why would Dana White willing let Iole scoop his own announcement? If anything I can see Dana a bit cheesed off that this got out before his announcement next Tuesday?
Also, the biggest coup in UFC signing probably happened around the time it got sanctioned in Vegas again.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
What coup?
Everything is legal in vegas anyway. Haha.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Kimbo will get KTFO on the first episode.
"Negative, negative. I gotta stay lean and lightning and ready to fight." Capt. H.M. Murdock
Oh yeah, they are gonna milk him for all he’s worth.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Dana: Rashad, Rampage, c’mere.
(Rampage and Rashad enter room)
Kimbo gets an easy first fight. Some jits guy with no takedowns.
(Rashad and Rampage look at each other, stunned)
(Dana produces gun)
Do I make myself clear?
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey subo
You know Susan Boyle stole your nickname right?
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one thinking that…unless…he IS Susan Boyle!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
What? Why didn’t you tell us you were so famous?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s the first four letters of my last name, you jerkface. The first time I hear some lady on MSNBC say Subo, my eyes might explode.
Unless it’s Contessa Brewer. That would be pretty hot.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
They are seriously calling her SuBo – just do a google search. It’s just too funny to pass up. What your full last name, anyway?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Suboticki – straight outta Serbia, baby
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Shit, Compton wouldn’t last long in Belgrade.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
“Straight outta Serbia” – you 1st-Gen American, or just referring to the family line?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Third – old man’s folks came from Serbia and England (grandpa/grandma), mom’s side was pretty muttish. So I’m 25% Serbian, 25% English and God knows what else (at least 1/32 Cherokee, etc etc)
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Shiney – my ancestors are mostly Cajun, so I’ve probably got inbreeding somewhere along the line. And now that I know your last name, I can stalk you online!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve been looking for an excuse to get rid of that Facebook thing. At least you bastards can cook. We make awesome paprikash. That’s about it.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes We Can (Cook)!
All I need is your first name to hunt you down, see what your motives are, and…well, probably agree with you on most politics, religion, etc…still, I shall rule the internet!!!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha, oh man, this thread is getting epic.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
If I was still a virgin, I’d dream a lot of dreams, too.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't lose your cool subo
You might end up in the nuthouse with the other subo, how confusing would that be?
With all the fucking Brits here
I can see this becoming a thing
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
This is a master stroke from Zuffa..
Win or Lose they get a chance to build the character of Kimbo Slice through free TV and to all the fans.. If Kimbo keeps a level head and becomes a likable character they just built themselves a new cash cow.. Plus now Dana can rescind his statements of past and say that Kimbo is taking MMA seriously… etc. etc. etc. If Kimbo can make it to the TUF Finale as a finalist then they have a serious chance at making a ratings blockbuster.
This is huge.
And if he loses at any point, it becomes ‘my competitor’s headliner, who fought on CBS and lost in 14 seconds and lost to a guy that didn’t win TUF, couldn’t win TUF. Who do YOU want to watch?’
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
“ROCKY!!!! ROCKY IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
lol
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 2, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought that was Frank Shamrock that yelled that shit.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Nope, that was the Guster.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah – Frank still lives in infamy for going off with Goldberg about Kondo’s ‘BIG KNEE’
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Dana is such a hypocrite.
[Dana White] Oh, EliteXC just used Kimbo as a meal ticket to get ratings up.[/Dana White] Isn’t that what you’re doing, as well, Dana?
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
I doubt Dana or Zuffa is paying for Kimbo to be on this show…Spike on the other hand…
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Doesn’t matter. His mere existence on the show implies that Dana is hurting for ratings for TUF.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
It would be Spike that would be overly concerned with the ratings too. Of course I thought the ratings for this season were doing pretty good and last seasons antics spiked the ratings a number of times.
Ultimate Fighter 9 ratings for Spike TV ‘best in years’
http://mmamania.com/2009/04/03/ultimate-fighter-9-ratings-for-spike-tv-best-in-years/
Overall the ratings for this season have been about the same as normal, anything over a 1 is a good rating on SpikeTV.
I don't think Dana is hurting for ratings
he recognizes the potential for Kimbo as a ratings draw and if the opportunity to sign him came up why wouldn’t he?
Pro Elite fraudulently paraded him around as a world beater and a legit headliner.
Dana is promoting him on a show about guys not yet ready for primetime getting a shot via a tournament of their peers.
You’re right, you caught Dana red handed…
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
Even the LA Times has picked up on this one:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/06/sources-kimbo-will-compete-on-ufcs-the-ultimate-fighter.html
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Dear Affliction,
When the organization you’re competing with gets a guy from the corpse of one of it’s former competitors (a guy that headlined cards) to compete on it’s reality show and that action generates more media coverage than you putting the best fighter in the world against a chronically overranked opponent, it’s probably time to pack it in.
Hugs and kisses,
Subo
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
This initiated a scenario in my head where Tom Atencio read that comment, laid in bed till morning as “Dust In the Wind” played in the background, when dawn came, he went to his closet, grabbed a pistol…
And then it went blank and some crappy poster popped up and said watch Affliction 3…I was pissed.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL
I know what you mean by that. Never going to give talking point up. I bet you didn’t know Aoki used to walk around at 95lbs 3 years ago.
Well, there’s the steroids, and they seems to have a thing for baseball players.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Did he really walk around at 95 that recently? He’s been doing MMA longer than that, so people would have noticed a bulk-up of ~60ls.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Figured he was kidding.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 2:46 AM EDT up reply actions
For the love of Christ, it was a Jose Canseco joke.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 3:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I beat that damn gif – I’ll beat this
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Now it just looks like you’re being rude to an old woman.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions
A very very very ugly obscene woman…with a beautiful voice. And thats not even post-makeover SuBo.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s smoogy’s handiwork, and we don’t have a new gifmaker yet.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions
He was forcibly retired, so he’d be here under a new name, if at all.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions
He won’t, he and the mmapayout guy were having a circle jerk on a UG thread about how cool they were for getting banned from BE. It was rather sad actually…
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
I’ve never understood taking pride in ignorance.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 4:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Link plz – I bet I was a topic of discussion
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Its a sad loss to BE actually. He is THE ONLY GIF maker for MMA, really.
So what was the reason for the ban?
As for gifs, there’s always a ton of gifs on the sherdog Pics & Multimedia forums, usually within hours of an event. And I’m learning the gif-making software.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t remember you attacking the people running the site and that’s what happened in that thread. We can have all sorts of wonderfully heated discussions about the sport but it’s generally bad form to shit on your host.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Even if you don’t agree with the editors, so be it, just say something worthwhile or use “constructive criticism”. They began thumbing their noses without saying anything intelligent or useful, which is one step away from trolling. No surprise they were banned.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I sure do – it’s worked for football, baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, tennis, poker and bowling.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Shinya Aoki = Doug Flutie
Fedor = Warren Moon
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Well if the alternatives are companies that run themselves into the ground like Affliction has then that’s where it will end up. Competition purely for competition’s sake is pretty silly, the goal is to get the best product not the most diluded one. Even though Affliction has offered up some good fights in a business sense they aren’t doing the sport much good, particularly when compared to a sucessful organization like Strikeforce.
Dana White is a Mad Scientist!
Wow, genious move. The ratings for TUF will be huge! Very shrewd business move. He also kills any chance of Strikeforce signing him for some freak ratings draw show on CBS
Okay. I’ve been good today. But you can’t misspell genius.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 2, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
This closer than I ever thought I'd get to my dream circus match
by bignerd on Jun 2, 2009 1:26 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
You need Bob Sapp to get proper freak street cred.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Knowing Dana he might be keeping this such a secret about the roster to put up all kinds of crazy competition against Kimbo.
It would be funny if he had Roger Gracie, Jeff Monson and other good heavyweight submission artists all lined up to be contestants against Kimbo.
But Kimbo is definitely gonna be getting some bread and Dana will look either like a genius for turning Kimbo into a profitable draw again, or a genius for making Kimbo look like the B rated fighter that most people assume he is, and might be.
Either way it will be exciting television.
“Don’t say that Rashad.”
Saw this online as a cast rumor, obviously Ishii isn’t going to be in there but perhaps there are some clues:
Rex Richards 6’5’’ 265 ibs (Record 6-2-0)
Darrill Schoonover 6’2’’ 230 ibs (Record 10-0-0)
Miguel Gonzalez 6’3’’ 265 ibs (Record 3-0-0)
Satoshi Ishii 5’11’’ 240 ibs (Record 0-0-0)
Ed Carpenter 6’3’’ 265 ibs (Record 1-0-0)
Michael Ettl 6’1’’ 235 ibs (Record 7-0-0)
Rob Broughton 6’3’’ 265 ibs (Record 10-4-1)
Ricardo Romero 6’2’’ 235 ibs (Record 7-1-0)
Marcus Jones 6’4’’ 260 ibs (Record 4-1-0)
Eric Poling 6’5’’ 265 ibs (Record 3-2-0)
Jim York 6’2’’ 255 ibs (Record 10-2-0)
Norbert Novenyi 5’10’’ 250 ibs (Record 2-0-0)
Scott Junk 6’1’’ 260 ibs (Record 6-2-0)
Fabio Maldonado 6’2’’ 225 ibs (Record 9-2-0)
Yusuke Kawaguchi 6’6’’ 265 ibs (Record 8-1-0)
Lavar Johnson 6’2’’ 260 ibs (Record 12-3-0)
For what it’s worth, here’s one from the Sherdog forums:
Mike Wessel (6-1)
Rex Richards (8-1)
Kimbo Slice (3-1)
Brendan Schaub (4-0)
Scott Junk (6-2)
Marcus Jones (4-2)
Bobby Jones (2-0)
Matt Mitrione (0-0)
Josh Watson (2-0)
Mario Rinaldi (9-3)
Buddy Roberts (6-1)
Justin Wren (8-1)
Jim York (10-2)
Jared Kilkenny (9-6)
Darrell Schoonover (9-0)
Eric Poling (3-2)
Miguel Gonzalez (3-0)
Michael Ettl (7-0)
Rob Broughton (9-4-1)
Yusuke Kawaguchi (8-1)
Ricardo Romero (7-1)
Fabio Maldonado (9-2)
Lavar Johnson (12-3)
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
23 names for a 16 man tournament? Still some guys seem to be popping up on multiple list so it could be getting somewhere. Honestly this is the first season in a long time where I have been really interested in who’s going to be on the show beforehand. You got to wonder who will be sharing a house with Kimbo Slice.
Unless he losses real bad or gets kicked off the show, this pretty much guarantees that he will at least get 1 UFC fight on the finale.
Maybe he can actually benefit from some good training as well.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
He better train with Rashad then
Cus honestly I don’t think Rampage’s training is that great…..
Although his style would be more like Rampage sans the wrestling base. He definitely wouldn’t have Rashad’s speed.
TUF will be huge this season
It’s really like TUF: The Hip Hop edition.
Rampage, Rashad and Kimbo honestly fit the ‘black’ stereotypes that are promulgated by the media. It should capture a large African-American segment.
Alot of people might look at this and think “RACIST!” But I do see what you mean, because I made 200 dollars on a bet at hooters against a ton of black dudes who had Rashad beating Machida…they have shown up to every Rampage/Rashad fight. I could only assume the same goes for kimbo.
And it is wise that the UFC is trying to tap into the African-American demographic.
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jun 2, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't really mind
if people read that and shout ‘RACIST’ because I know I’m not…..lol.
It’s demographics and everyone from the President downwards takes advantage of it. I don’t see why the UFC shouldn’t.
Predicting...
- The other fighters will call out Kimbo on getting KOed because he walks around the house with a big head.
- The coach of the sans-Kimbo team constantly berating the other team for not fighting Kimbo / some issue with Kimbo failing to get picked to fight because of his status
- Dana coming to the house to counsel Kimbo on his insecurities and temper issues.
- Kimbo ripping on the wrestlers because that’s “not how he used to earn bread”
Please add to the list…
by brandonh on Jun 2, 2009 2:04 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Junie Browning breaking into the house to try and get on TV some more and maybe steal a VCR to sell for meth.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
THQ is gonna have to work real hard on their damn beard physics now.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jun 2, 2009 2:35 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Nice
I wonder if my fellow PSU boy Phil Davis could make heavy and get on the show. That guy is gonna be great.
Black Shoes.
Basic Blues.
No Name.
All Game.
Is it wrong...
… that I want this season to be over quickly so we can get the fuck on to TUF 10?
I love me some Sexyama!
this season of TUF in 15 words
“me mouth piece don’t fit. i’m just gonna stay on this stool. it was fun!”
A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who
Good for Kimbo
The guy hasn’t done anything wrong when it comes to MMA. He is what it is (ugh). It’s been the promoters who have put him in horrible situations career-wise. Hopefully Kimbo acquits himself well enough. Doubt that will be easy with the likes of Rampage and his dimwitted antics around, though.
That said, I haven’t watched a single episode of TUF and this news doesn’t change my intentions at all.
Kimbo made his rep as a street-tough guy who will fight anyone. When he couldn’t put away James Thompson, that was enough red flags to dent his hype for the hardcore. Then he appeared shaken to fight Petruzelli last minute (which is a common occurrence & got KO’d. Some of this is beyond his control, but if he never had the self-promoted street cred at all, he wouldn’t have had any to lose.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 5:09 AM EDT up reply actions
If he never had the “self-promoted street cred”, he’d still be living in his car pondering the philosophical merits of whether or not to beat the crap out of the next passerby and take their wallet.
Kimbo was always pretty upfront about his place in the sport. I just can’t fault the guy for much of anything when it comes to his MMA career. What’s wrong with taking the opportunities thrown your way?
If you want to knock the guy for being a lousy fighter, well, okay then. Though, I’m not sure how that’s germane to my previous comment.
by a tommy point on Jun 2, 2009 5:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I would wager if you go to the type of backyard fights he held, not every successful fighter would have that same attitude. His persona led to being promoted a certain way, which wrote the proverbial check he couldn’t cash. I do think away from the camera & the hype, he’s a decent guy with more self-awareness than most people give him credit for. I also think he could be a decent fighter with enough training – a Liddell-style sprawl & brawler perhaps. Now that the hype has dissipated after a 14s KO to a pink-haired LHW (something that would damage anyone’s reputation), I’m interested in knowing the substance behind it.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 5:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Technically he beat Thompson by TKO, and if the fight was not stopped (arguably) early, he had plenty of time to do so. Thompson was out on his feet, it was only a matter of time.
Meant to say he couldn’t put Thompson away quickly. My sloppiness there.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Thompson got absolutely jobbed – any ref stops that fight in the second after, oh, 30 unanswered shots to the head on the ground.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 3, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
kimbo turned down a “deadliest warrior” vs a centaur for this i hear…quite intriguing
by Ozone on Jun 2, 2009 6:17 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Just as a motivater for kimbo
They should of got Seth Petruzelli as 1 of the contestants!!!!! ,and put them on opposite teams. they could still do it!!
I wonder what you guys will do once everyone realizes Gina is most likely not going to strikeforce :)
It’s pretty much a given she is not going there…It would of been done already.
by The Bronzeville Bully on Jun 2, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Funny How Everyone Is Excitied About Kimbo...
Yet, not too long ago, everyone was saying he was a bum, was involved in fight fixing, and how he should stay away from MMA as much as he could. Of course, now that the UFC signed him, everyone is stoked.
Classic.
You just live in your own little world don’t you?
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well you obviously are pulling some shit out of your ass to fit your particular view of things.
Kimbo is going to be on TUF, where he will most likely get his ass beat (some of the other talent rumored for this season is pretty damn good). Lets not act like the UFC signed Kimbo to headline a PPV for a title belt they are putting him in the TUF house for free. Everyone is “stoked” over seeing the guy stuck on a reality show with guys who seriously want to kick his ass in the cage to win a contract instead of main eventing against cans in a sketchy promotion.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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