Posts Tagged ‘Kimbo Slice’

The much-anticipated two-hour finale of Season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter® airs tonight at 9pm ET on Spike and the world will learn which two fighters will compete for the six-figure UFC contract at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort this Saturday night. Of equal importance, millions will tune in to learn the fate of Internet legend and knockout artist Kimbo Slice.

The subject of much debate since joining The Ultimate Fighter® in September, Slice has attracted audiences far and wide, all eager to learn more about the bearded 35-year-old. Most are asking the same question of tonight’s broadcast: will Slice get another opportunity to fight on the show? Read the rest of this entry »

World Championship Fighting today announced that Internet Fighting Legend, MMA Superstar, and current competitor on this season of the UFC’s Ultimate Fighter Reality show, Kimbo Slice will be in attendance for WCF 8 on September 26, 2009, which is set to be held at the Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA.

Kimbo first jumped onto the scene when a video of one of his underground street fights hit the internet, and almost overnight he had a cult following, and many talked about him as if he were the Boogeyman. Read the rest of this entry »

Art of Fighting is proud to present its fourth mixed martial arts (MMA) event in the state of Florida and its first event in Tampa Bay. After three successful events in Sarasota, to include the first ever MMA light heavyweight Florida State Title, Art of Fighting has put together a bout worthy of a large scale venue in Tampa. Marcio “Pe de Pano” Cruz vs. Tom “Trauma” Sauer for the first ever WFO World Title and a Headline Bout worthy of large scale attention, Seth “The Silverback” Petruzelli vs. Tampa Area police officer Chris Baten. Read the rest of this entry »

Photos: Tom Casino/CBS-SHOWTIME – Ken Shamrock (left) took exception to Kimbo Slice turning his back on him after posing during a wild weigh-in Friday at the BankAtlantic Center at Sunrise, Fla. The fighters had to be separated after nearly coming to blows. They will fight for real in a featured fight on the third installment of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY FIGHTS tomorrow/Saturday on the CBS Television Network (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) at the BankAtlantic Center. Read the rest of this entry »

Due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, more seats and sections were released today for the eagerly anticipated EliteXC fight card, dubbed HEAT, this Saturday, Oct. 4, at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla. “We’re pleased to announce that we have just opened up some sections and made more $30 tickets available,’’ said Jeremy Lappen, Head of Fight Operations for EliteXC. “Not that we didn’t expect it, but the response to this fight card has been amazing. Thank you, South Florida.” Read the rest of this entry »

Photos: Tom Casino/CBS-SHOWTIME – Nine of the 10 fighters who will compete on CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS this Saturday, Oct. 4, attended Wednesday’s final press conference at the BankAtlantic Center at Sunrise, Fla. The third installment of CBS’s primetime mixed martial arts event will be broadcast live from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

The televised lineup for CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS: Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock (heavyweights); EliteXC 170-pound champion Jake Shields vs. Paul Daley; Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy “Big Country” Nelson (heavyweights); Gina Carano vs. Kelly Kobold (140 pounds); and Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Benji Radach (middleweights). Read the rest of this entry »

Incredibly popular YouTube fighting legend and undefeated mixed martial arts superstar, Kimbo Slice, will face legendary Hall Of Famer, Ken Shamrock, on Saturday, Oct. 4, on CBS at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla. First, however, Kimbo, will appear on a new, two-hour primetime special, David Blaine: Dive of Death tonight and will be a special guest on the nationally televised late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” the following night, tomorrow/Thursday, Sept. 25. Read the rest of this entry »

By Steven Shabo, Photo by Monty Brinton/CBS – If Andy Warhol were alive, he might say that Kevin Ferguson has lived the fame of a million men and he would probably be right. On October 4, 2008, Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice, continues his MMA run when he faces the “World’s Most Dangerous Man” Ken Shamrock in a nationally televised network bout. However, questions are already being raised regarding the competency of the forty-four year old Shamrock who has lost seven of his last eight fights, including five by first round stoppages. Read the rest of this entry »

Photos: Monty Brinton/CBS – Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano participated in a well-attended open media workout Wednesday at Legends Mixed Martial Arts Center in Los Angeles. The fighters will appear on the upcoming third installment of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, broadcast live from the BankAtlantic Center, in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 4 (9-11 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Read the rest of this entry »

There was a tremendous turnout at the Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano open media workout Wednesday at Legends Mixed Martial Arts Training Center in Los Angeles. The fighters will appear on the upcoming third installment of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, broadcast live from the BankAtlantic Center, in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 4 (9-11 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

A major attraction, the undefeated, incredibly popular Kimbo, of Perrine, Fla., near Miami, will face legendary Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock in a featured fight on a stellar, star-studded mixed martial arts card that includes women’s superstar Gina “Conviction” Carano and MMA standouts Jake Shields, Paul Daley and Murilo “Ninja” Rua. Read the rest of this entry »

by J.T. “Sugarngold” McRoberts: Despite losing every one of his last 5 fights by first round KO – the world’s one time premiere shootfigher Ken Shamrock has been given one last chance to steal the mixed martial arts world spotlight. Shamrock has signed to face Internet brawling sensation – turned mixed martial artist – Kimbo Slice on October 4th on primetime CBS. Kimbo Slice managed to carry his Internet popularity over into the world of MMA pay-per-views and prime time television. In addition to having a popular run on WWF television during the height of it’s popularity in the late 90’s, Ken Shamrock was catered to by the early UFC in the creation of the UFC superfight format in order to give the Pancrase champion (and two time UFC tournament loser) a chance to shine. Since then, Shamrock has had a storied road of success and failures. Does this fight against Kimbo represent a final chance at redemption for the UFC Hall of Famer?

I imagine that some long time fans like myself were early fans of Ken Shamrock. He came into the first UFC touted as the best shootfighter from Japan. The term “shootfighter” possessed a certain mystique in those days. No one knew exactly what it meant. Before I saw Ken fight – I became a fan of his highlight reel moments in the PPV promo to UFC 1. Ken’s fights in the first UFC were at least entertaining. He quickly submitted the fierce Pat Smith with an ankle lock. Like any first time fan – I had no idea what an ankle lock was at the time – but I did understand the pain etched on Pat Smith’s face as Ken torqued his ankle. After losing a lighting quick grappling match to Royce Gracie via rear naked choke – a popular theme in many early Gracie fights – Ken missed the second UFC due to a hand injury. Ken returned with strong showings in UFC 3 – but dropped out of the tournament in lieu of entering the finals. Shamrock later claimed that he dropped out of UFC 3 due to the fact that Royce Gracie did not continue his tournament bid after his quarter-finals fight with Kimo Leopoldo. Read the rest of this entry »

Incredibly popular hometown hero Kimbo Slice returns to 305 to face legendary Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock in a featured fight on a stellar, star-studded mixed martial arts card that includes women’s superstar Gina “Conviction” Carano and MMA standouts Jake Shields, Paul Daley and Murilo “Ninja” Rua Saturday, Oct. 4, at the BankAtlantic Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Read the rest of this entry »

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 — The third installment of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS will be broadcast live from the Bank Atlantic Center, in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 4 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. A four-fight broadcast will feature two main events: undefeated heavyweight sensation Kimbo Slice faces legendary Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock and EliteXC Welterweight Champion Jake Shields makes his first defense against Cage Rage Welterweight Champion Paul Daley. Read the rest of this entry »

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 2, 2008) – Fans seeking to participate in the highly anticipated South Florida homecoming of incredibly popular and exciting mixed martial arts superstar Kimbo Slice of Perrine, Fla., near Miami, have the opportunity to reserve their seats now. Read the rest of this entry »

Mixed martial arts fans attending this Saturday’s terrific EliteXC fight card in Stockton, Calif., will have the opportunity to meet Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano when they participate in a pre-fight autograph signing just prior to the opening bell. The undefeated EliteXC fighters, perhaps the two most popular and recognizable athletes in mixed martial arts, will sign autographs inside The Stockton Arena beginning when the doors open at 2:30 p.m. PT. They will sign until the first fight starts at 3:15. Read the rest of this entry »