Kimbo Slice signs with the UFC as a participant on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10
by Jesse Holland on Jun 1, 2009 11:59 PM EDT
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I guess Kevin Ferguson really wants to be an F-ing fighter after all.
"Kimbo Slice" has apparently inked a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and will debut as a participant on the upcoming tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) according to Yahoo Sports.
Strikeforce recently passed on the contract of the former Elite XC heavyweight after the San Jose-based promotion purchased select Pro Elite assets following the company's demise.
While there was some initial interest in his services, 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 officially became a free agent.
Anyone who would have predicted he'd end up on the Zuffa payroll would have gotten a visit from men in white coats at 3am for a long ride in the paddywagon -- especially after all the disparaging remarks UFC President Dana White has made regarding the former street fighter and YouTube sensation.
However under all the insults and potshots, one thing White did promise was that Slice could join the UFC ranks if he fought his way into the cage via a stint on The Ultimate Fighter, White's proving ground for up-and-coming talent looking to make it big.
Here's a snip from the prez during the UFC 90 post-fight presser:
"What has the guy done to deserve to be in the UFC? Nothing. I don’t consider him a real athlete or anything. He won’t win The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). The offer is out there if he wants to take it and he won’t win it. I might [put a heavyweight show together just for him]."
I guess Ferguson took that as a challenge, as the bearded bruiser is now set to debut on the Spike TV reality show on September 16.
Slice made his mark on the entertainment world by knocking out cans in Miami backyards. By airing the footage on YouTube.com, he became an overnight celebrity and was taken under the wing of promoter Gary Shaw.
He also enlisted the help of legendary mixed martial artist Bas Rutten as his head trainer and began training consistently for more than two years (Rutten and Ferguson have since parted ways). Kimbo's first loss to Seth Petruzelli at Elite XC 'Heat' last October on National television quickly ended the Kimbo phenomenon and was likely the final nail in the coffin of Pro Elite.
It will be interesting to see how he responds in an environment full of hungry up-and-comers -- as well as to coaches Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and "Sugar" Rashad Evans, who will steer this ship come September.
The Ultimate Fighter 10 has been full of surprises. First Evans, then Jackson and now Ferguson. I guess we best prepare ourselves for some black on black (on black) crime.
For more on TUF 10 click here.
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Insane!!! should make for an interesting season
by Tyson Harris on Jun 2, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
I respect it. Kimbo never got a big head that i saw. He just rode the money wave and who can blame him. Now he’s giving it a go at a more appropriate level. He will probably lose immediately, but I still respect the effort.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jun 2, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I won’t miss season 10 that’s for sure! would love to see Kimbo knock a couple of guys out…
by RoB on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Seems like LOTS of star power on this season of TUF. Multiple former NFL players, Rampage, Shad, this guy..
by Synyster on Jun 2, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
well hopefully he does it right this time syn..i really cant understand why so many peole hating him to ride on xc’s waves..its just practical if you’l ask me..and a win for him in there would make a heads up..
by gaara on Jun 2, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Just imagine Kimbo in the house with 16 guys…made me laugh for about 10 sec!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
You have got to respect Kimbo for doing TUF. With all of the criticism he has received, I have never seen him react with anything other that respect and humility. To go from receiving a mid-six figure paycheck while headline a nationally televised fight card to fighting for one of his most vocal critics (Dana) for next to nothing on TUF, is about the most humble thing he could possibly do. Kimbo is a big strong guy who has been training hard with good coaches and this development supports his commitment to succeeding in MMA. I don’t know how well he will do, but it is sure going to be fun!
by DrPepper on Jun 2, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
WTF Jesse?! It is true! I thought your message to us in facebook was just like a prank or somethin’! It is true! Hahaha! Good for Kimbo though. What Punch You In The Ovaries said was true too. That Kimbo just rode the money wave. Everyone comin’ from the ghetto is surely bound to ride the money wave. Ask Eminem…By the way PYO, how’s the progress goin’? You know, about your house that was robbed…Maybe your police there could use a little “CSI”, hehehe!
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jun 2, 2009 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Apparently fighters won’t have to fight to get into the house this season. 16 contestants will automatically be in the house. We get to see Kimbo in the house. Beautiful. Bring in Bobby Lashely and we have an incredible season of TUF.
by RyanHobbs on Jun 2, 2009 3:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Fedor and Mousasi in USA!
As it became known exclusively www.mixfight.ru, tomorrow fighters M-1 Fedor Emelianenko and Gegard Mousasi will arrive in the USA where at them it is planned by tour on the country within several days. Intriguing details further… Next day after an arrival to New York Fedor and Gegard will lead interview with Fox News, AOL MMA and magazine Versus then will direct on press conference in Trump Tower on the Fifth Avenue. Along toward evening they New York is left and will land in LAX,the airport of Los Angeles.
Affliction and M-1 “Trilogy” further will follow. After the next press conference fighters M-1 will answer questions in interview for program Inside MMA broadcast on partner channel HDNet.
The following in the schedule will be photographing for company Electronic Arts, planning to start MMA-GAME in following year.
Last action for Fedor and Gegard will be visiting or games of local baseball command Dodgers where to the Russian will give a honourable opportunity to throw the first ball,or visiting of basketball game LA Lakers. on June,5th in Kansas City will be organized by interview and photographing for American magazine Fight!
Then fighters will go on show M-1 Challenge to the USA.
We shall remind,that Emelianenko trains command Imperial Team,and Mousasi – Team Turkey.
On Saturday of both sportsmen expect on show Strikeforce as guests of honour.
Next day Fedor will return home, and Gegard will depart to the Netherlands.
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 2, 2009 3:40 AM EDT up reply actions
DrPepper I totally agree.
Of all the bad things that have been said about him you gotta give him credit for stepping up and humbling himself to do TUF.
He could have acted too big and important and lost the opportunity to prove himself and most of all prove Dana wrong so much props for putting it on the line.
I don’t think he will do well personally but Dana knows even if he did slag Kimbo off that he is a big draw due to his youtube fame and will be milking this one for all its worth.
by Ca$z on Jun 2, 2009 5:19 AM EDT up reply actions
He will be gone after his first fight.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jun 2, 2009 5:56 AM EDT up reply actions
GOod post DRPepper! tHrough all the criticism Kimbo has recieved, I always admired his humility and respect that he had for the sport….its really hard to not respect what he is doing by taking the TUF Route. GOod for kimbo!
I willing to bet any amount of money, that although Kimbo will lose to a wrestler…His fight will air on the main card of the TUF Finale in December! No matter how he does on this show, I will bet anything that Kimbo will be in the UFC!
by john on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
he was so humble he couldn’t strike a deal w/ strikeforce. if u ask me the only reason he is here is because what money he did make is gone. if he were to win this season of tuf, he will get killed on the big show. Bas complained about his lack of effort to learn a ground game. the only reason he is here is because he is broke plain and simple.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jun 2, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
don’t totally discredit kimbo after the “talent” i seen on this season of TUF from america.. i see him doing alright
by randy murders on Jun 2, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,your right randy!
And what about Canseco?Huh!
I thought that he would have a chance too!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 2, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
canseco did alpha til his knee blewout running around was working HAHHAAH
by randy murders on Jun 2, 2009 2:32 AM EDT up reply actions
sounds like you got over that burglary pretty quick!
by john on Jun 2, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I didnt write that ignorant comment about your burglary Alpha. That was some “John Impostor”…. u know me better than that!
by john on Jun 2, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I think the burglary was on Punch, not Alpha. john imposters are losers!!!!!
by LJ on Jun 2, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
PYINTHO, Kimbo was always humble, but I gotta’ say’’’ I’ll believe it when I see it! I always thought he was going to fight in Japan… maybe someone like Hong-Man-Choi.
by DAVE A on Jun 2, 2009 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I belive you all underestimate kimbo. I belive he will win and after he wins give dana white a fuckin beating and spit on the motherfucker,fuck u fans
by john on Jun 4, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
you guys are all wrong..just because he got caught by a little pink haired fruit cake doesnt mean he is not a tallented MMA fighter.after all you any true fighter nows at some point in your fighting career your bound to get CAUGHT at some point in time..trust me that last loss to seth pinkhair will only make him that much stronger.He may not win TUF 10 but he will do alot better then you think.. I predict that he will at least make it to the finale…SO I SAY HATS OFF TO YOU MR FERGUSON. prove everybody wrong… KICK ASS KIMBO!!!!!!!
by THE iceman #2 on Jun 21, 2009 5:09 AM EDT up reply actions
HAHA “Black on black on black crime.” This should be interesting. I like how Slice was willing to try out for the UFC in a more humble manner than he entered Elite XC (not saying it was his fault that he took that opportunity). I predict he doesn’t make it out of the first round.
by RedDog on Jun 2, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Everyone is gonna be clamoring to fight him first. Beat his ass and straight to superstardom-kinda.
by NameNotRequired on Jun 2, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Seth is just the answer to a trivia question, and that question is: Who’s the dirty bastard who wouldn’t play along and get KTFO by Kimbo, thus causing the complete demise of EliteXC and lots of hilarious crying by Scumbag Jr.?
by PW on Jun 2, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL @ “With coaches Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and "Sugar" Rashad Evans, we best prepare ourselves for some black on black (on black) crime.”…Good one Jesse!
I heard that rumor last weekend but i didn’t believe it…
I am shocked!I guess i’m gonna have to watch the next TUF season.With all these good HW prospects(Kimbo exclude).I think we are in to see some KO next season!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
What’s a participant? Is that different then a contestant? Kimbo will definitely help bring a few more viewers to the TUF enterprise, but I’m curious as to what his actual role will be on the show. I sure hope it’s not a coach.
Maybe they are going to have Kimbo stay in the house as a sort of chaperone or overseer. He’ll keep all the house shenanigans under control.
by RealDrew on Jun 2, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
He will be fighting for a chance to be on the show! What else would you expect?? He is a nobody in mma! He will bring in some viewers but i dont think he has a legit shot of wining.
by ItsNormlToSmokePot on Jun 2, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Say whaaaa?
Well, I hated the entire EliteXC/Kimbo circus, but he will earn my respect if he carries himself well in the house. If he will learn some true mma skills, he might be able to put together some wins. He might be too old to have a huge impact on the division, but I’ll give hime a chance to prove himself like anypne else.
by Jrandolph on Jun 2, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Bottom line is although everyone slagged off Kimbo for being the undeserved star attraction at Elite at least he is showing that his head isn’t too big to go about proving himself the right way.
If anyone should be blamed it should be the shaw brothers for overhyping him and this makes me believe he needs to work his way up the ladder.
Lets just hope he doesn’t get knocked out during episode 1 with a jab in 14 secs!! lol
by Ca$z on Jun 2, 2009 5:29 AM EDT up reply actions
is it really all their fault caz? more like the casual dumb american fans is…its all your fault for being dumb and can easily be fooled..FACT! ala brock lesnar!
by gaara on Jun 2, 2009 6:19 AM EDT up reply actions
It is thier fault as they are the ones responsible for marketing and paying / putting the fighters in thier rightful position when arranging the fight cards.
It used to really wind me up to see much deserved talent get put behind the likes of Kimbo and Kimbo getting paid shit loads more money in the process.
At least he will be get to work his way up and possibly prove he is/isn’t a worthy fighter the right way.
I’m not too sure he will do that well but Im sure there will be a lot of people tuning in to find out.
by Ca$z on Jun 2, 2009 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Um Gaara, Brock Lesnar is multiple time national champion wrestler, giving him far better credentials to begin a MMA career than a lot of people who come into the UFC.
by PW on Jun 2, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
If Brock Lesnar can make it in the UFC, so can Kimbo!
by Me on Aug 8, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
kimbo slice is gunna get messed up hes a street fighter he has no real sklls he has hard slow punches and thats all. He has absolutely no wrestling or brazilin jui jitsu or even kick boxing. So my personal opinion is that kimbo slice is gunna get destroyed in ufc he might win 1 or 2 fights if hes lucky. KIMBO SLICE IS A CHUMP
by DICK64 on Sep 17, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
lol too bad he wont even beat the guy to qualify to get into the house…
by brendan on Jun 2, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
hes already one of the 16 that make it one…either he fought and won or they automatically gave him a spot
by Dayvet on Jun 2, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
where does it say that? I’m going to assume he has to fight his way on (which he’ll get on for ratings! If you guys think this is for anything else besides ratings, you’re nuts! If anyone thinks he’ll make it 10 weeks (or whatever it is) isolated with a bunch of guys without taking shit for getting KO’d or without doing something worthy of getting thrown off, once again, you’re crazy! Finally, all you guys who think Kimbo is the real deal and give him a shot at winning, lets paypal this one! I’m willing to bet ANY amount of money that he WILL NOT win this season of TUF!
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On another note, this surprises me about as much as I’ll be surprised if Tito resigns with the UFC! Dana is a businessman first and foremost! Even if he doesn’t win the show, Dana would love to not only see this clown get his ass kicked, but to take the money from his fans! The one thing I don’t get is this, strikeforce (which is a great company) had been negotiating with him for months, offered him a decent amount of money (while it wasn’t close to 500k, it was way more than the 10k/10k win show that he’s worth), I can guarantee that if Dana won’t bend with the best HW in the world, he didn’t bend the rules for a chump! So what happened to Japan or to boxing? I’ll tell you what happened, I can GUARANTEE there were no other offers coming in! ABSOLUTELY NO ONE was interested in Kimjoke!
by kevin on Jun 2, 2009 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Kevin: from original Yahoo report.
‘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.’
Agreed he will not make it very far but he will be in the house the whole time with all the other fighters win or lose. This alone will generate a lot of viewers and Dana knows this.
It has come at a time where people were losing a lot of interest in the series so they are now having to use country vs country (which M1 did first anyway) and use ex-pro NFL players etc together with internet street fighters in order to get viewers to watch it for another series.
Pretty sad I suppose but does that mean I’m a saddo if I watch it??
by Ca$z on Jun 2, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions
You have to remember; its a rality show. The lives of those things tend to be pretty short and even the most popular ones tend to have pretty substantial ratings drop offs after the first few seasons. You gotta stay fresh so that people will keep coming back.
by DDT on Jun 2, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
By the way guys, I don’t hate Kimbo, I thought he acted respectfully during his loss! He also lost to Thompson too though, has never not fought a can and has no cardio!
by kevin on Jun 2, 2009 2:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Yet you still called him a clown… I have nothing but respect for this guy, he’s never done anything to deserve those comments. Just cause his name is also Kevin doesn’t make him a clown.
by X-Men on Jun 2, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully he doesnt forget to shave the other half of his chest on the TUF series
by Tyson Harris on Jun 2, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
Someone has to be absolutely fisting me
by Danza Macabra on Jun 2, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
nah man, they get a spot in the house guaranteed this time. I gotta say. I’m curious to see how he comes off on camera as well as a MMA fighter.
by RyanL on Jun 2, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions
ahh, They have trouble finding HW fighters for TUF, so I’m guessing they didn’t manage to get the 32 like usual.
by ShaiZ on Jun 2, 2009 3:13 AM EDT up reply actions
omfg i cant believe it… well i guess its true… fu** dana he knows how to stay people interested after 9 seasons of tuf…
good luck kimbo, show us that you are a real fighter, not just a poser…
by Ryosuke on Jun 2, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
I respect him for even stepping in there to fight. There have been worse fighters than him in the UFC. Andy Wang rings a bell.
by kukuxumusu on Jun 2, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
He better now brush Rampage of Rashad the wrong way or there will be potential of 3 fighters in the lower weight 205lbbs division that hold credit to knocking him the F out.
by Tyson Harris on Jun 2, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
WTF are you talking about man?? lol
by ItsNormlToSmokePot on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
here’s a quote from the sherdog article that supports my clim that he won’t be given more money or preferential treatment on the show!
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“Though TUF hopefuls sign undisclosed contracts and make a reported $5,000 per each fight they finish (submission or stoppage) on the series, there is little doubt Ferguson won’t be afforded a different deal on the show. Slice is, by far, the highest-profiled candidate to ever make the show that prides itself on harvesting undiscovered talent.”
by kevin on Jun 2, 2009 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions
The guy fights at 235lbs, and Seth P (a 205lbs fighter) knocked him out. Both Evans, and Rampage fight at 205lbs so if he brushes either of them the wrong way and gets knocked out, that will be another fighter in a lower weight class that knocked him out…. Do you get the idea…..
by Tyson Harris on Jun 2, 2009 3:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Kevin,
You don’t think Dana and Icy Mike negotiated some sort of secret payment? Kimbo is in this for money and he will be ratings gold. There is no way he is going on this show only hoping at the 5K bonus. I’d be willing to bet he’s getting paid over six figures to be on the show. And he’s probably worth it.
If you think about it this is really smart on Dana’s part. Dana gets all of the idiots that love Kimbo from the internet to watch TUF and potentially adds them as fans of the UFC. I know it makes me want to watch it more.
by DDT on Jun 2, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
DDT, if he wins (and finishes) 3 fights on TUF, thats 30k in 6 weeks. Not to mention exposure, commercials and endorsements! Do the math over a year s to what 5k a week is (260k a year) and no, I don’t think there is a “secret” payment. Nothing is secret anymore, the money trail would come back to the UFC the second the check was cashed!
by kevin on Jun 2, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Highest TUF ratings in the history of the show forthcoming. Those of you who thought it was a bad idea for Rampage to coach… you do GET it now, right?
by Gen on Jun 2, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions
Hell has frozen over…wait, let me look outside to see if pigs are flying….
by Drew C on Jun 2, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
I love this! It makes (MMA) life a lot more interesting…and funny!
by ducknow on Jun 2, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
Kimbo is 35 years old, that’s pretty old than what we’re used to seeing in TUF, this will be interesting to watch.
by Hooner on Jun 2, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
thats if he gets in the house.. remember they fight for thier spot in the house. I hope he wins and gets on.
by dumb numb on Jun 2, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ll bet the Spike producers will be trying to ‘fix’ Kimbo’s matchups, it’ll be in their best interest (ratings wise) to get him into the house!
by mma_dad on Jun 2, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Dumb: They will not need to fight their way into the house as there is only 16 fighters so they will all be in the house from Day 1.
Should be an interesting season if we get to see Kimbo eating some jizz flavoured sushi!!!
by Ca$z on Jun 2, 2009 5:34 AM EDT up reply actions
why? if these are all mma fighters who have been training for years, there not gonna talk shit to a 35 year old guy who has no power and been training for 18 months? Go watch his street fights again! The only KO (legit) he had was a cheap shot when the guy gave up and turned his back…oh wait, that one’s tough to find because once Kimbo wanted to be taken seriously, his people took that fight down!
by kevin on Jun 2, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions
this is going to be interesting…i cant wait to see how he does…what if he actually makes the finals? best season yet
by slimm on Jun 2, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
this is sad his spot takes away from where a real fighter could be,,,kimbo is such a waste of a life hopefully he gets hurt b4 the show
the only way he wins 1 fight is if its fake,,he has no talent
by juggalomike on Jun 2, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
He does have talent. He has fight experience, and talent enough to make money on it. He has lost 1 MMA bout (same as Lesnar.) Whether or not he is UFC caliber isn’t proven, but I’m hoping he has been training and will prove everyone wrong.
I don’t root for him because he looks like a thug, or a street fighter, or anything like that. I root for him because he turned nothing into something of value. I’d rather the UFC pay him, over Lesnar, but that’s just my opinion.
by blah on Jun 2, 2009 6:31 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s not true. Kimbo has just about as much credibility as a lot of the guys that make it on TUF. how about pierce from this season. He’s old and crappy. I think Kimbo is a perfect fit for TUF, especially as a heavyweight because they are sort of hard to come by.
by DDT on Jun 2, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
they dont have to fight to get in the house this season
by hddavidson on Jun 2, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
This is the greatest thing the UFC could do to up the ratings for TUF. This season (or at least the beginning of it, until Kimbo loses) will be the most watched series yet, easy.
by Craig on Jun 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
lets hope he is on rampage’s team. should be f’in funny.
by dumb numb on Jun 2, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
Man awesome stuff. Love this season is gonna f*ckin be worth it big time. Lots of fun and entertaining TV. Hey I’m trying to find really fast on my blackberry what the names of the former NFL’ers are that tried out and are expected to be on this season. Heard 3 names but don’t remember at all. Help me if ya can. Thanks fellow mma worshippers
by Daniel worby on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions
can you imagine if rampage and kimbo start jawing at each other? PURE GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO LMAO
I guess page was doing some foreshadowing when he said his “black on black” crime quote back in UFC 96……..
by Drew C on Jun 2, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
Kimbo will not be biggest jerk employed by the UFC. There is still Rashad ‘Nipple Twistin’ Evans, BJ ‘The Do Over’ Penn & Brock ‘The Roid’ Lesnar.
by kibbled_bits on Jun 2, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
This is Hilarious I could now see rampage starring him down with that mean look he does I hope he is in rampages team, I bet he is gonna be the last pick, How hilarious would it be if he actoually won this That would be be like a huge kick in the balls to Tuf and the heavyweights that tried out to bad that would never happen, If he actually wins a fight it will be from tko/ko to some heavyweight with the stand up skills of jake shields and that would still be crazy!!!
by Nor-Cal Mexican (formely phlicutioner) on Jun 2, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Why would Rashad be the biggest jerk, because of a one second nut grab and beacuse he didn’t run over and give Chuck a hug after he knocked him out. You really do need to get over Chuck and Forrest losing to him.
by Ade on Jun 2, 2009 4:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn mane kimbo and rampage haning out and training I bet that’s funny shit mane
by king criminales on Jun 2, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions
awesome stuff. Love this season is gonna f*ckin be worth it big time. Lots of fun and entertaining TV. Hey I’m trying to find really fast on my blackberry what the names of the former NFL’ers are that tried out and are expected to be on this season. Heard 3 names but don’t remember at all. Help me if ya can. Thanks fellow mma worshippers. Oh and as for ppl saying he won’t win his way into the house? Ha ha, doesn’t have to. Just 16 ppl this year and all right into the house. See ya soon slice.
by Daniel worby on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
Curious to see if either coach will pick him first.
by Jrandolph on Jun 2, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah no kidding. I am curious to see if people will repsect or disrespect Kimbo or even be starstruck. I am excited to see him on the show. Hope he does well. This will be a humbling learning experience for him if anything.
by RyanHobbs on Jun 2, 2009 4:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Kimbo will have to fight a preliminary fight to get into the house, or if he’ll get a buy.
by zulu9812 on Jun 2, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions
Rumor has it that they won’t have to fight their way on this season. But if any of you say Dana on that Dr.’s talk show he told them that a street fighter would never be invited to the UFC!
by anthony cazares on Jun 2, 2009 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Kimbo has an MMA record. He began as a street fighter but he has since trained. He needs to train in every aspect of the game including cardio if he wants a chance at this. Next anouncement should be Bobby Lashely. That would be awesome.
by RyanHobbs on Jun 2, 2009 3:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, haven’t seen you in a while Ryan. No more publications on the Sunday Junkie?
by RedDog on Jun 2, 2009 3:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Dana is such a joke…TUF is declining in ratings and he brings in Kimbo..a guy he bashes all the time..WHite has no credibility whatsover.an now im totally convinced mma wont be going mainstream..bring in hulk hogan—-for freakin ratings lol
by yokohama on Jun 2, 2009 1:01 AM EDT reply actions
how is doing something dana said he would do lowering his credibility? if anything it shows he’s true to his word…
by sanshouer on Jun 2, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Dana isnt a joke – he said a while back – something along these lines ‘Kimbo is a joke, the only way he will get into the UFC is if he fights he way in through a season of TUF’
The man is true to his word. Why bash him for trying to keep ratings up, thats his job, this sport needs money to succeed. Whats he going to do sit around and watch ratings fall to the floor. He didnt get to where he is pleasing the masses. Smart move for the business, and a smart move to prove to the people that you can win a few street fights and become a MMA proffesional wrong
by SiamMMA on Jun 2, 2009 1:08 AM EDT reply actions
nah im sure all the white boys in the show would be intimidated in dealing with kimbo…you know they can beat him in the octagon but theyll be intimidated to fight him in a street fight…lol..also a lot of street talk and attitude with rampage and kimbo and rashad….oh well just like in football,baksetball,baseball and boxing mma would now be dominated by black athletes!!! and mma fans who are 90 percent white would look for another sport hahaha
by terific on Jun 2, 2009 1:15 AM EDT reply actions
hdd, pay no mind to terific’s post, it was ignorant from the start.
by buttcrack obama bin laden on Jun 2, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
well im sure the white boys will find something else to do now the the BLACK BOYS RULE MMA
by hddavidson on Jun 2, 2009 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah thats right mma is in trouble right now…all the promotions are loosing cash and the ufc is the only one earning and with station casinos going down and TUF is on the decline…they need kimbo to save the day!!! lol
by red on Jun 2, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions
zuffa is making billions of dollars. kimbo aint savin anyone.
by dumb numb on Jun 2, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
BUTTT who is kimbo Curently Training with?? I heard Bas Isnt training him for Certain Not to be Named Reasons.
If Kimbo Isnt curently training he will get whooped on.
by dumb numb on Jun 2, 2009 1:28 AM EDT reply actions
I was gonna watch the show regardless of who was going to be on it, but now I can’t wait!!! Should be very interesting to see how he bahaves in a crazy environment like the TUF house, if he deos in fact make it in.
by blackBEERd on Jun 2, 2009 1:29 AM EDT reply actions
funny how you can say white boys and i cant say blackboys
by hddavidson on Jun 2, 2009 1:39 AM EDT reply actions
why not? they are black… what else are you supposed to say? dark or african?
by RoB on Jun 2, 2009 5:40 AM EDT up reply actions
what black athlete holds a title in the UFC? A. Silva is the only one and hes brazilian with black skin…not an african american…UFC is about to switch back to the days when brazilians were on top once Thiago beats GSP.
by Chadx23 on Jun 2, 2009 1:43 AM EDT reply actions
don’t forget 2 of the last 3 previous light heavy title holders are black… and coaching this new season…
by sanshouer on Jun 2, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions
i hope he shaves his chest the whole way now…. that half and half shit was dumb
by sanshouer on Jun 2, 2009 1:53 AM EDT reply actions
Interested to say the least, been hoping for a HW season :>)
by lukeinShanghai on Jun 2, 2009 1:55 AM EDT reply actions
Its pretty simple why this will work, cos we are already talking about it!!
Its a good move for both parties, on one hand the ufc benefit from the ratings, and on the other hand if Kimbo actually shows some skills and doesnt come accross as an asshole Dana might just like the guy. Imean look at the amount of tuf fighters with contracts. Im almost certain Dana would like this guy to get pretty far, and Im sure thats the reason they dont have to fight to get into the house!!
Im not a kimbo fan, but good luck to him as hes stepping up to the challenge!!
How funny would it be if chuck made an appearance tho!!!lol
by mo on Jun 2, 2009 1:56 AM EDT reply actions
Kimbo on TUF?? That absolutely amazes me! I thought he would be fighting Hong-Man-Choi for some big $$$. I still don’t believe until I see it.
by DAVE A on Jun 2, 2009 2:28 AM EDT reply actions
Interesting…but I still hope he gets beat on the show.
by xxBAxx816 on Jun 2, 2009 2:56 AM EDT reply actions
I will be cheering for Kimbo. It says a lot about him that he is trying to make his way on TUF. He wants to be the best fighter that he can be. There isn’t much money in TUF for a guy who was making half a million per fight. This could be a valuable learning experience if he actually makes it on the show.
by RyanHobbs on Jun 2, 2009 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks like White was right when he recently said that TUF 10 will be the highest rating series yet!
by DownUnder on Jun 2, 2009 2:58 AM EDT reply actions
Rampages twitter says he liked all but one guy after his first day.
I wonder if that one guy was rampage.
by ShaiZ on Jun 2, 2009 3:15 AM EDT reply actions
Dana White proves he’s a genius by pulling out all of the gimmicks. I about fell out of my chair when I read this!
by RichT on Jun 2, 2009 3:55 AM EDT reply actions
Kimbo will be a big draw, I’m expecting the Youtube and EliteXC crowd to tune in (if they’re not already).
by oskarbravo on Jun 2, 2009 5:11 AM EDT reply actions
weird, last week when i found out it was heavyweights, iwas thinking to myself, i wonder if kimbo will sign up, big season
by thebending on Jun 2, 2009 5:51 AM EDT reply actions
That might be the first time a fighter has earned (much) more money fitghting than his coach on TUF.
by fonx on Jun 2, 2009 5:57 AM EDT reply actions
holy ratings for season 10. Each year TUF has been dropping in ratings. Last year being the worst one overall. This will give the show the boost that it needs. I guarantee that’s why Dana has maintained that if Kimbo wants in, he has to do it through the show. I mean realistically if you are going to hold everyone to the same level Brock should have come up through the show too if you think about it. He only trained 2 years (same as kimbo) before he got a shot in the UFC.
by James Moore on Jun 2, 2009 6:27 AM EDT reply actions
Off topic, but anybody live in Bergen County, NJ? Forrest is gonna be signing his book someplace and was wondering if anyone was gonna go.
by WB on Jun 2, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions
It would be interesting to see what happens with kimbo at TUF, he could be a winner or he could be a joke
by MARIO MAYANS on Jun 2, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions
Will be interesting to see if the egos come in to play. And the house dynamics with Kimbo being well known and rich, while fighting (and losing) to cans, while the others are just up and comers who will prob think (and likely can) they could all beat Kimbo.
Fun viewing even if not a dynamic display of martial arts!
by UK_Chris on Jun 2, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions
wow I think this will be the best move of his carrear as a fighter.
by Wanderlei Fan on Jun 2, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions
;lol, this will be the end of his career as a fighter!
by kevin on Jun 2, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
After he THREW his last match, I will never watch him again for free or pay.
by 32red on Jun 3, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions
kimbo will win the show!! am i the only one who thinks that seth petricelly should be on the show as well?
by juneau on Jul 1, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Well, neverless its smart move all across the board money wise that is… But what most of you forget or DONT KNOW is Street fights are hell of alot diffrent than MMA. And Kimbo could knock any MMA fighter out hell I could if I just hit them right. Also Dana White talks all this shit but I dont see him in the octigon. And finaly atleast Kimbo is trying.
by TonyTMB on Jul 14, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Dana will rig it for Kimbo to win. Kimbo vs Brock is money signs out the ass.
by jrock on Jul 16, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions
Dana is a business genius and Kimbo, we’ll see if he is as smart a fighter as he is a street brawler. He’s been training secretly this whole time.
by CravenMorehead on Jul 29, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Dana white is a genius, he paid Kimbo a couple of million to take a dive against Seth at Elite XC because Dana White wants to eliminate all the competition just like Microsoft, white wants to be the bill “masterbates” gates of MMA
by Dana White sucks on Aug 10, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Why am I imagining Brock Lesnar vs Frank Mir all over again. Sure Kimbo may have the power and can take a hit, but what’s he gonna do if someone is ripping his ankle off? He may be a hit in the streets, but against submissions, I don’t see it happening.
by Da DeViL on Sep 11, 2009 2:34 AM EDT reply actions
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