Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott

[The Red Reuben]

Tank was the perfect opponent for Kimbo. They labelled this as a street fight, and it peaked a lot of people's interest.

I am a huge UFC fan, and now I'm curious to see what else EliteXC will do.

Also, which judge gave it to Silva 30-27? That was hilariously bad.

[Enter Blue Guy]

Kimbo is never getting KO'd in his MMA career. He took bare hand punches in previous fights shown online and he never even got knocked down. Yeah, he may get knocked down in MMA, but not knocked out. Only way I can see him losing if someone who has strength like a Brock Lesnar who can take him to the mat, but then submit him and not ground pound him.

Edited February 17, 2008 by Enter Blue Guy

[Enter Blue Guy]

Bryan Alvarez reported on this afternoon's edition of Fight Network Radio that EliteXC Street Certified drew 522,000 viewers, which I believe would make it the highest rated EXC event on Showtime to date.

Edited February 22, 2008 by Enter Blue Guy

[DMN in the House]

Only because they can't do Lesnar/Tito or Lesnar/Liddell.

[Mountainous Cleavage]

Im nearly creaming my pants just thinking about a Lesnar/Kimbo fight. God how that is now my top dream fight.

[Vendetta]

Lesnar/ Jackson would rock...

[Gene Kiniski]

I think, even as unexperienced as Lesnar is, he could defeat Kimbo based solely on his wrestling.

[Death Before Dishonor]

I think, even as unexperienced as Lesnar is, he could defeat Kimbo based solely on his wrestling.

[Vendetta]

Kimbo is 3-0 in MMA with two knockouts and a submission victory.

[Guest Mr. T]

You guys are funny

[Gene Kiniski]

You guys are funny

[Guest Mr. T]

I pity the fool who is confident that Kimbo could knock Lesnar out! Neither of them have been tested against top-quality MMA competition, but I would wager dollars to pastries that Lesnar has a much better ground game! I ain't sayin' that Lesnar's a 100% guranteed winner, but it sure ain't 100% the other way!

[Mr Evil Guy]

Kimbo is 3-0 in MMA with two knockouts and a submission victory.

Edited February 24, 2008 by Mr. Evil Guy

[MDP]

Lesnar is just as big as Kimbo, he could take him down and Kimbo would be like a fish out of water if he was on his back.

[Enter Blue Guy]

If Brock would have chilled the fuck out for a second, he would have had complete side control and could have pounded Frank into the mat. It even looked like he could have full mounted Frank if he knew what he was doing, instead chose to hammerfist recklessly. No way was Mir going to get out from under there and he was in serious trouble before the foul.

If somehow they ever ended up fighting, Brock would shoot a mega double leg, and unless Kimbo can catch him with something gwell timed, Brock is going spear him through canvas and pummel his remains.

Internet MMA fans dismiss Brock because he's a ex pro-wrestling meathead with little MMA experience. Brock with his superior wrestling, super strength, and with hopefully improving stand up and BJJ (sub defense especially), he could definitely be a force in MMA just by taking opponents down, keeping them on there backs, pounded them, and hopefully avoid any sub attempts (easier said then done, obviously). He's working with Sean Sherk, which is perfect for him, because his success will come by way of becoming the heavyweight Sean Sherk. Not that Brock can do it overnight or anything... That's just what he needs to become.

I don't hate Kimbo, but he's beaten three guys that by no means make him any more of a legit MMA threat than he did before. Working with Bas Rutten is huge and it seems like Bas is quite high on him. It doesn't hurt that Bas is probably making a nice chunk of change off of Kimbo either. Still, Kimbo hasn't even been tested on anything but fighting dudes with sloppy boxing. It'll be interesting when he'll be given somebody that won't stand to toe to toe and slug it out with him. I'm not sold on Kimbo being anything more than a solid draw for MMA yet.

For the sake of comparing, I can see Brock being much more of a relevant presence in MMA in the future than Kimbo ever will be, if Brock sticks to it that is.