Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker no longer in the Kimbo Slice business

by Jesse Holland on May 19, 2009 10:13 PM EDT

Quoteworthy:

"We had an option to exercise Kimbo’s contract from Pro Elite. Basically out of all those fighters we took, he was the only one that we didn’t grab –- it was an option to take [Slice’s contract.] With that option, there was an expiration date on it. In the very beginning, we tried to have dialogue with them about trying to make the deal a little more realistic and we just couldn’t work it out. At the end of the day, if we would have worked it out, we would have exercised the option. I still think that we’ll continue the dialogue and at some point, if he really wants to fight in MMA, then we’ll let him fight for us. Why not? Why not put him back in the mix? We just need to talk about a different arrangement, that’s all."

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker talks about passing on the contract of former EliteXC heavyweight Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson. The San Jose-based promotion, which recently purchased select Pro Elite assets (including the contract of Ferguson) appeared to be somewhat interested in keeping him on board for future programming on CBS and Showtime. However, it was unrealistic to think they would pay him $500,000 (what he got paid for the Petruzelli fight) to bang with middle-of-the-road competition. In the end, the two sides could not find a common ground financially, and Slice is now officially a free agent. Where will he surface next? Boxing? Japan? Alabama? Take a stab at it in the comments section...

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the fact that Kimbo thought he’d get that kind of money is making me laugh! He’s literally worth maybe 25k to show 25 to win. That means if you put him up against any strikeforce HW’s we’ve talked about today, he’d get 25k for 20 seconds of work!

by kevin on May 19, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Haha, yeah. And if Kimbo thinks he’s going to fare any better in boxing, he’s in for a rude awakening.

by Jeremyjackson on May 19, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

lol, he may last a round or two!

by kevin on May 19, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

If you didn’t see it…here what it would looks like!

http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/?go=forum.posts&thread=1460838&forum=1&page=1&pc=4

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions

what ever happened to kimbo?

Thats what i always wanted to ask!!!!

by mikeybear on May 20, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Well here it is. An exercise in futility if you ask me…

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on May 20, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Sorry to change the subject, but I prefer talking mma around here instead of backyard BBQ fighters!!!!!!! lol

Let me ask you guys a question about Kenny. Im going list world class lightweights, and I want to know which ones you guys think Kenny can beat:
Tatsuya Kawajiri
Eddie Alvarez
Diego Sanchez
Sean Sherk
Hellboy
Aoki
JZ
Mach Sakurai
gomi
josh thomson
El nino

Imo, one of my dream match ups would be:
Ken flo vs. Mach Sakurai

by john on May 20, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Randy Couture is picking Serra over Hughes!

by john on May 20, 2009 7:17 AM EDT up reply actions

kawakiri – kenny would probably take a sub victory
eddie – kenny would definately kick his ass
sanchez – looks like an anorexic at this class so kenny by decision
sherk – could probably take kenny out again
hellboy – kenny by decision
aoki – aoki might catch a sub but hed probably get tkod
jz – 50/50
mach – cant call that
gomi – im gunna say kenny by sub
thompson – kenny i think
el nino – kenny

i tried everyone has there own opinion

by Clinton Jackson (formerly Jared) on May 20, 2009 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions

then it is so..

by O damn he got caught on May 20, 2009 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions

thats gold….the only time he’s been wrong in picking a winner is when he picked Forest to beat Rashad

by McArthur on May 20, 2009 7:57 AM EDT up reply actions

This isn’t a forum, it’s a blog post.

by mikemick on May 20, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions

McArthur, I always like to remind people that Randy picked Tim over Nog and most recently he picked my boy Chuck over Shogun.

by BNF on May 20, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions

ahhhh…good call…musta killed those memory cells last weekend

by McArthur on May 20, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Tatsuya Kawajiri-kenny loss
Eddie Alvarez-kenny loss could go his way by sub
Diego Sanchez- kenny loss
Sean Sherk-kenny loss
Hellboy-kenny wins by sub
Aoki-kenny loss close one
JZ-kenny loss
Mach Sakurai-kenny loss
gomi-kenny wins
josh thomson-kenny wins
El nino-kenny wins

by roy on May 20, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I can’t wait for his boxing debut. I am looking forward to it as much as i am to Sylvia getting KO’d by washed up extraordinaire Mercer.

by NameNotRequired on May 19, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Man I would have liked him to stick around long enough to see AA kick that ass.

by DSmith on May 20, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Or Aa could punch Tim or Kimbo out in a boxing ring.

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on May 20, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions

NNR: the match up (if you want to even call it a match up) between Mercer and Sylvia is OFF!!!!!

by john on May 20, 2009 7:17 AM EDT up reply actions

since when?

by lokie on May 20, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Kimbo has entered his “sixteenth” minute, the reality check phase.

by UFC Champ on May 19, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

From a business sense, what we think doesn’t matter as much as what the average fan thinks. We all (most of us on mmamania anyway) knew he sucked from day one. I’m just curious what his loss to Seth did to the opinion of Joe Blow.

by Punch You in the Ovaries on May 19, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s a good point PYitO.

by DSmith on May 20, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions

MIKE PYLE,just sign with the UFC!And he’s being tapped as a last-minute replacement if any of the welterweights on UFC 98 card are forced to drop out at the last minute.

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions

a Mike Pyle fan…atta boy Alph!

by McArthur on May 20, 2009 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Who gives a fuck where he ends up? He’s a waste of coverage and ultimately, a waste of time.

by jayshogun on May 19, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

thank god they did not sign him he sucks so much will kimbo there is japan

by billjames on May 19, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

Huh?

by DSmith on May 20, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL!And,I thought that i was bad in english…!

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Haha! Now that really didn’t sound right didn’t it. I also thought Kevin’s comment the other day about sex and red meat was quite ambigious to the point that kev though english wasn’t one of my “strong suits”. But English[and hollywood]was actually my 1st language before I learned the language here…in any case, we’re cool with Kimbo in Japan[if that’s what billjames wants.]…

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on May 20, 2009 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m not sure if he wants Kimbo going to Japan or himself go to Japan!

When is the Canne festival,that you want to present something(movie)?

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions

LMAO!

by McArthur on May 20, 2009 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the interpretation Syd. Well the Japanese have a strong appreciation for spectacles. He’d actually do well there.

by DSmith on May 20, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions

He could some of Rampage’s sloppy seconds there too from the little Asian chicks that like black dudes.

by PW on May 20, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

yes kimbo suck i just go to japan already

by billjames on May 19, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

Bon Voyage! :-P

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Me Tarzan…you Jane…Me like in/out of you Jane…Dig Jane?

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on May 20, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Hulk smash!!!

by Jeremyjackson on May 20, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions

rooobby dooobie doooo!!

by McArthur on May 20, 2009 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions

You no type good in engwish……..so sorry lol

by Dragon on May 20, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

How many incoherent comments are you gunna make on this post? Just tap out already…and yes Kimbo sucks about as much as your english

by ~Savage~ on May 20, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

lol heard hes gonna be a boxer so he only has to worry about the boxing aspect instead of training mma good we didnt want him anyway now he only has to worry about getting beat on his feet!!!

by phlicutioner on May 19, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

kimbo sucks

by billjames on May 19, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Have fun in Japan or the backyards of the Pork and Beans or Liberty City, Suck-bo.

by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on May 19, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

thats hilarious he prob wanted the 500k eite xc was paying him good job on strikeforce not wasting that money on him they can give some of that money to gina so she signs to fight cyborg already she deserves it much more specially how little xc payed her when she was a huge draw!!!

by phlicutioner on May 19, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

I think Dana should give hm a chance…..i cnt even keep a straight face saying that. ha

hopeully he does try his hand and at boxing cus im sick of him. just wonering if Bas wil continue to coach him even if he goes overseas.

Neways ne1 think we should do a fight prediction poll for the EVANS VS MACHIDA FIGHT like for the GSP/BJ fight because it could go either way and its gonna be 1 helluva fight??

by Randy for Couture on May 19, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

Well if there’s another Adam-G like threader here, then why not. As for me, Machida via Urine shot/solo bukkake!

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on May 20, 2009 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Dana did indeed say he would give him a chance………to be on TUF

by RiverHorror on May 20, 2009 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Bas stopped training him after Kimbo refused to work on his submission defence for the Shamrock fight. It’s bad enough not learning how to defend leglocks when you’re set to face Shamrock (even if he is washed up) but for a novice to ignore the instructions of such a renowned and respected trainer like Bas is sickening and shows what an egomaniac Kimbo is. I’m glad that Strikeforce didn’t sign him up, the guy has no business being in MMA.

As for Lyoto-Rashad, I’m going with a Rashad UD but it could go either way.

by David W-S on May 20, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions

thanks for that info – excuse my ignorance on the topic – just dont look up on my kimbo knowledge..

good to know though i can actually hate kimbo now since he dissed Bas! b4 i thought he was just a guy who struck it lucky so although i had no interest in him or believe he should be in MMA i had no problems with him as a person but now its personal! lol

im a total Lyoto fan but just something about not doubting Rashad and Greg Jackson and his gameplans has swayed me to pick Rashad..but i could change my mind – im dying to see Page and Shad though cus i couldnt see Rampage beating Lyoto – heed get 2 impatient and make mistakes esp if he didnt check the leg kicks!

by Randy for Couture on May 20, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I still feel this is the only man in MMA today with a shot at beating fedor

by BMO on May 19, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

…in a pillow fight wearing Fedor-sweaters

by theTRON on May 19, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely not, hell I think Carwin has heavier hands to tell you the truth.

by DSmith on May 20, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions

don’t make fun of Fedor’s sweaters

by McArthur on May 20, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions

is this a serious post?

by kevin on May 20, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, seriously ignorant.

by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on May 20, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Obviously not… I just wanted to see the responses

by BMO on May 20, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Kimbo is all washed up. He doesn’t deserve a fight whatsoever. He should hang up his gloves because he has pussy whipped chin.

by Trish on May 19, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

He was washed up in the 1st place, LOL!

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on May 20, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m tired of everybody disrespecting Kevin Ferguson. My brothers sisters cousin by marriage said that he heard that “Kimbo” didn’t want to sign with Strikeforce. He signed with Youtube so that he can avenge his one loss on his otherwise perfect record of unsanctioned overrated fights against cops. Look for Kimbo Slice vs. Sean Gannon at Youtube 100. The early line has Slice at -120.

by Dub Jay on May 19, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

Haha, nicely done.

by Jeremyjackson on May 20, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions

kimbo vs hong man choi…….make it happen

by child on May 19, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions

Quick Kimbo get over to Dream 9’s Super Hulk tournie!!! Your their sort of freak!!!

by Nutsack on May 20, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions

Kimbo versus Gray Maynard. Winner gets Jose Canseco.

by Jeremyjackson on May 20, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Kyle Maynard would be a better opponent for him!

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL, that’s who I meant. They both spend so much time on the ground I can’t tell them apart…

by Jeremyjackson on May 20, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions

LMAO!

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions

I just realized that kid looks like the Sea Captain from Family Guy.

by PW on May 20, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

he’ll go into boxing, which is what he should have done in the first place…he’s too old to start in mma…too much to learn. he already has pretty good “boxing” skills they can build on. but mma? not so much. i don’t think his heart was in mma anyway…all he ever wanted to do was stand and bang (uh, like boxing).

by B_Hos on May 20, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah, but the guys he’ll meet in boxing like to stand and bang, too… and unlike Kimbo, they’re good at it. They may even have extensive formal training that (gasp) could surpass the Asskicking 101 class that Kimbo attended behind Taco Bell.

by Jeremyjackson on May 20, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions

just feed this douche to lashley already…just to show how much of a fucking mma fraud he is…him and lashley have the same amount off mma experience…they weigh about the same…classic grappler vs striker…

plus i just want to see the gnp slaughterfest that would take place…

ive never hated anyone more than kimbo….except for karo parysion…id kill his children and jerk off on their corpses..

but kimbo is a close 2nd

by HellaHectic on May 20, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions

oh and kimbo was winning that fight against seth till he got caught

by HellaHectic on May 20, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions

From what i’m reading you seems to believe in fantasy!Hello"GOT CAUGHT"Hectic!

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions

LMAO the fight was 14 secs long.

by ZzFDKzZ on May 20, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions

dude the fight was close as hell for 3.7 seconds, give the guy some credit…he was holding his own up until then…shit happens…he dominated the entrance…he looked good in the staredown….dude was winning every aspect, he was the aggressor..and for like 3.9 seconds he was winning the round….

and if all rounds were 3.9 seconds long he would have won the round…kimbo just got caught…u cant say he didnt dominate that fight for the first 3.9 seconds, dude had cage control…he was winning in every aspect, he was the aggressor, he was moving forward….dude fought a brilliant 3.9 seconds…dont take away all of that just because he spent the next like 12 seconds getting humiliated and murdered…

by HellaHectic on May 20, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Shit, I just spit my coffee out my nose. Thanks man.

by Jeremyjackson on May 20, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions

LMFAOI’m still laughing!Trully thanks you just made my evening! :-)

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions

brilliant post..

by JB on May 20, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Sounds like a BJ Penn fan.

by RealDrew on May 20, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

WTF are you talking about? Were you on shrooms during that fight?

by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on May 20, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Peyote!

by Alpha Male 360 on May 20, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Showed my friend some old Wanderlei Silva fights in PRIDE while he was Acid, he completely freaked out. psychadelics+mma, doesn’t seem to be a good combo.

by O damn he got caught on May 20, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Here’s a fact for all…
Heath Herring is off for UFC: 99, due to injury.
Replacement to be named Wednesday.

by Madnuts on May 20, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks!

This is terrible news, because just 12 hours ago he was injured from a fight at UFC 99! It’s on the main page of mmamania!

by Jeremyjackson on May 20, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey! You are welcome!
I feel like a complete idiot right now.
Fantastic!
lmao.
Sorry guys.

by Madnuts on May 20, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL!

by Jeremyjackson on May 20, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions

hey so whats up with adam g havent seen his post in a while

by phlicutioner on May 20, 2009 2:20 AM EDT reply actions

where will he surface next? my backyard. seriously; he’s booked to fight my mechanic. i got a hundred bucks on louie.

by JB on May 20, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

What’s up with the hairy tit?

by matt on May 20, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah you’d think he would shave it while shaving the other side. Maybe he feels it really makes the awesome spider web tattoo POP!

by Ognitinoc on May 20, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Not that I think he would be any good, but I had hoped he would’ve taken Dana’s offer and tried out for the Ultimate Fighter. The drama… I think it could have been gold.

by Ognitinoc on May 20, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions