Kimbo’s MMA Career Not Over Yet
While Kimbo Slice has not fought professional since his loss to Seth Petruzelli in EliteXC back in 2008, he has hinted that he would like to remain an MMA fighter.
UFC President Dana White has consistently belittled Slice saying he was not a “real fighter”, and also criticizing his “lack of talent” over the course of his MMA career. White stated on many occasions that the UFC was not interested in signing Kimbo, and the only way he would make it into the UFC at this stage would be through “The Ultimate Fighter” process.
Well, it appears that all the stars have properly aligned as Dana White confirmed yesterday that Kimbo Slice is indeed a participant in the upcoming tenth season of TUF.
“It should be interesting, given some of the things I’ve said about him,” said White
Interesting indeed. Both interesting to see how Slice performs and interesting to see how Slice is “in the house” with his fellow competitors. Considering Kimbo now tools around with an entourage of “associates”, being cooped up with 15 other fighters will be a huge change of pace.
Win or lose, the end result is clear for Kimbo. He will get some sort of contract and make his UFC debut. Even if Slice loses in the first round and at the TUF Finale show, you can be guaranteed he will at least get one other fight in the UFC.
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