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Houston Alexander applying for NSAC license, meeting Kimbo at TUF 10 Finale?

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:45 pm ET
In a move that could strengthen the case for his rumored fight against Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, Houston Alexander will soon apply for a fighter license with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Ferguson was knocked out of the first round of "The Ultimate Fighter 10," which is currently airing on Spike TV, by Roy Nelson in episode No. 3.

Some reports suggested Ferguson (3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) would fight Alexander (9-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) at UFC 107 in Tennessee, but MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) reported earlier this month that Ferguson is instead expected to compete at the TUF 10 Finale a week prior.

MMAjunkie.com has learned that Alexander formally will apply for a license (in the special 35-and-older category) at a Nov. 4 NSAC hearing at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in Las Vegas.

The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale is slated for Dec. 5 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The event airs on Spike TV, and considering he's the driving force for this season's ratings records, Ferguson is expected to compete on the night's main card to help bolster rating for the live broadcast.

Alexander, a stand-up fighter with a steadily improving ground game, recently took a fight outside the UFC after three consecutive losses in the octagon. Alexander easily disposed of one-time UFC fighter Sherman Pendergarst in the co-main event of Adrenaline MMA IV in September with a first-round TKO. In fact, all but one of his nine pro wins have ended via strikes.

While the show's producers hinted at the possibility of Ferguson re-entering the "TUF 10" tournament field as an injury replacement, recent episodes have suggested that won't be the case.

The former bare-knuckle brawler and YouTube sensation was the biggest star of the now-defunct EliteXC promotion. Although eventually upset by late replacement by Seth Petruzelli at an October 2008 show, Ferguson remained a draw. However, he turned down potentially lucrative offers from major Japanese organizations and regional promotions in the U.S. to compete on "TUF." However, unlike his castmates, a hefty (non-"TUF") contract awaits him after the show.

The UFC has not officially announced an Alexander vs. Ferguson fight, but at least two spots remain on the TUF 10 Finale's televised main card. Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones and Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino have already been announced as televised fights, and the two show finalists will take a third spot. That leaves a spot for Alexander vs. Ferguson if signed.

MAIN CARD
  • Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones
  • Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino
  • Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2
  • Houston Alexander vs. Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson*
PRELIMINARY CARD
  • Dennis Hallman vs. John Howard
  • Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace
  • Mark Bocek vs. Matt Veach
* - Not officially announced

For complete coverage of The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

(Pictured: Houston Alexander)

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natiJustin on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:52 pm ET
Alexander would destroy Slice!
 

JustMe on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:59 pm ET
HELL YEAH!

UFC's been reading out WANTS & NEEDS!

Make it happen DANA!
Battle of the stand ups! This ain't goin to the mat.  That's for sure! 
I see KO written all over it!
 

primo6711 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:04 pm ET
yeah exactly, if you re gonna keep kimbo around, at least givd him a chance, someone who smaller and with no ground game, but i guess we will see if houston will even cut weight since its gonna be a heavyweight fight both will prob be between 220-240
 

buzzerbeat on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:12 pm ET
So how does this work? Catch weight?
or is Kimbo gonna cut down to light heavyweight?
 

mma_blood on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm ET
either way Kimbo's getting ktfo! lol
 

JustMe on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:20 pm ET
Yeap!

Its gonna be all over in the clinch.  Houston knees to the face of Kimbo....Dramatic KO in slow motion.
 

HooDster66 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:32 pm ET
Can't wait for this one!  Should be a barn burner and a short one at that but a 3 round battle would be nice to see.
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:39 pm ET
I don't see any way that Kimbo wins this fight.

I bet Houston chops him down with brutal leg kicks and punishes him.

Not trying to hate on Kimbo either...I just don't see him being anywhere near Houston in terms of skill.


Real question is: will Kimbo get yet ANOTHER fight in the UFC after it?

After all, that will mark 3 loses in a row at that point.
 

mmaelite177 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:44 pm ET
Agreed, I think Kimbo has a Matt Serra chance, but that is about it. 

Everything I have heard is that this fight is going to take place at 205, and Kimbo will cut down, but it isn't like it's a big cut, since he walks around at like 220-225. 

I don't think we will see him past the Finale....that will probably be his last fight in the US for a while...he will be a star in Japan though.
 

pstrait on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:56 pm ET
I don't think we will see him past the Finale....that will probably be his last fight in the US for a while...he will be a star in Japan though.

If the ratings for the TUF finale are huge, it's going to be because Kimbo's fighting on the card. Bottom line - the guy is a ratings monster. He'll get at least one more fight no matter what happens against Houston.
 

broncojd78 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:10 pm ET
well, i guess it really depends on the showing.  if he gets a seth petrizuli (or whatever) treatment, then it might be curtains for kimbo.  but if he goes 2 or 3 rounds, then he might get a 2nd fight.  of course, if he wins he'll be back. 

but if he fought at LHW, i would think he could more justifiably get a 2nd fight even if he loses.  the UFC would/could spin it as "his first time cutting weight" and therefore "he didn't know how his body would respond"  and then use that as an excuse to give him a 2nd LHW fight. 

no matter what, they're going to milk this cow till his titties run dry
 

torogmc81 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:26 pm ET
Alexander will be real patient . . . . for about 90 seconds.  That 90 seconds is enough time for him to size Kimbo up and set up his timing (or even trigger a Kimbo mistake). 

After that, goodbye Kimbo. 

I see Kimbo with very little chance in this fight.  Odds on it are going to be very interesting to see

I personall would think Houston at somewhere between -300 and -400.

Where do you see it at Performity?????

 

M1984att on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:47 pm ET
Are people not remebering Houtson last three fight in the UFC . 
All losts and two by knock out.One in 8 second.
Kimbo win by knock out . 
 

xTommyknockerx on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:35 pm ET
no kidding . Houston will stand with him and get ko'd bottom line
 

torogmc81 on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:51 pm ET
excuse me??????????????

How many fights has Kimbo had in the UFC???????????????

And who has Houston beat and also who are his loses to!!!!

i can't believe this is even a discusion!!

Does Kimbo have a chance?  well yea, but a very small one.  I mean, benefit of the doubt, he may be getting some good pointers from ATT, but c'mon people.  These guys on TUF are a joke!!!!  These fights are so weak.  they can't make it past the first 3 minutes without gassing.  No punching power out of any of them.  very little submission skills.  It's rediculous.  And oh yea, KIMBO couldn't even compete in the first round with these loafs!!!!!  There might be 3 guys on the show that are respectable.  Guys like Pat Barry, Duffee, etc.  would demolish these guys, and they arent even top 5 UFC HWs. 

And you think Kimbo is gonna KO HA?????  1 in 100 for a Kimbo lucky punch

Can't believe I'm saying this, but ask Havok about HA's last fight, that guy is on a mission.  Kimbo is in his way and will clinch his knees into Kimbos face, Kimbo go to sleep
 

iowaFightFan on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:33 pm ET
Well said.

I agree with the whole post except one thing...     "about HA's last fight, that guy is on a mission"

Houston fought most recently in Adrenaline MMA, which is notorious for the worse mismatches in the history of the sport (much worse than Japan). Houston fought Sherman Pendergarst. Sherman has quite a few MMA fights, mostly losses, and has never beaten a big name (as far as I know).
His complete lack of skill was obvious when he DID NOT KNOW HOW TO CHECK A LEG KICK!!! Give me a break, the guy is fighting at this level and does not know how to check a leg kick? That fight was a joke. Houston was fed a can to get a win on his record, so he would still be marketable in the Midwest.

Now, will Houston beat Kimbo? Probably. Is that really saying much at this point in Houston's career? No, not at all.  
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:01 pm ET
Let me just add then...

Kimbo BETTER learn how to check a leg kick...and quickly. Because those things were working for Houston Alexander last time out and I don't expect him to change.

Why should he?

Until Kimbo can prove how to deal with those nasty leg kicks...Houston should pound him with them.
 

torogmc81 on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:04 pm ET
totally agree iowa. 

but just because i said he was on a mission didn't mean i said he beat someone good.

I would've never mentioned it if was fighting someone MORE than Kimbo's talent, because then his feeding of a can would be irrelevant. 

But i tell ya what.  Just what the UFC wants.  People talking about Kimbo.  Plus you can tell a lot of these responses are from people (not you, iowa) that possibly have only paid attention to Kimbo in MMA (shaking my head in disgust), saying that Kimbo is going to handle HA with ease.  Baffling might be the best word to describe the "mislead" and ignorant Kimbo fans.  Kimbo has a loooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg way to go to be competitive in UFC. IMO
 

xTommyknockerx on Oct 30, 2009 at 4:42 am ET
Believe it when you see it . Wich may not even happen( this fight ) . Kimbo isnt the best fighter but he has ko power and freakin dwarfs houston . Houston also has no ground game so more than likely he will stand and trade . He's not a sharp shooter and his kicks are hardly an issue because he only really used them to win one fight . Does he really have much to offer other than standing and banging ? He's 2-2 in the ufc . I think he is the pirfect opponent for kimbo . Shit , he practically is kimbo . Power shots , thats it .
 

xTommyknockerx on Oct 30, 2009 at 4:49 am ET
Correction 2 - 3 in the UFC
 

skks on Oct 30, 2009 at 6:17 am ET
You're saying that Kimbo proves more of a challenge to Alexander than Keith Jardine? So effectively you're saying that Kimbo is better than Jardine? $0$0 $0 $0The loss to Thiago Silva was due to takedown, mount and GNP. The loss to Irvin was a superman punch after 8 seconds and the loss to Schafer was a sidechoke. These losses being your argument, which of these things can Kimbo do?$0 $0$0 $0 $0I would like to point out that 8 seconds is not a fight, 8 seconds is getting surprised by the first punch which proves nothing to either direction.$0
 

M1984att on Oct 30, 2009 at 2:52 pm ET
Alexander got lucky because Jardine almost knock him out and was looking past him.The guy has just as bad  ground game as Kimbo.
Alexander get knock out first round.
 

xTommyknockerx on Oct 30, 2009 at 4:27 pm ET
An 8 second ko is an 8 SECOND KO . Kimbo is not more skilled then Jardine but he is much stronger and much bigger . I don't dislike houston but his only wins the general public have seen were only 48 seconds and 61 seconds long . He's spent more times losing then doing anything else in the UFC . It sounds like your crediting him for his losses more than his 2 so - so wins . One decent inconsistant fighter and one that gets stopped for a living . My point is that he isn't as superior to Kimbo as your making it seem . None of these two are really good in any area other then swinging for the fences . IMO bigger , stronger , longer reach will be the difference between winning and loseing in this one . Not a huge differance in skill level
 

Brian731 on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:46 pm ET
Kimbo walks around at 235-240. he weighed in at like 238 for his TUF fight agains Nelson...but hey if Anthony Johnson can damn near cut to 170 from the rumored 220 he walks around at, then I gues Kimbo could hit 205.....it would sure make him quicker.
 

Jimbo-Slice on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:21 pm ET
2 things.....
1.  Anthony didn't make weight.....
2.  This fight isn't official yet.  Just rumored.
 

roysdogpound on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:21 pm ET
Now, maybe I am way off-base here, but wasn't the point of this show to get some decent heavyweights into the UFC?  I mean, I could have SWORE that I heard Dana White say "None of THESE guys are gonna be able to cut down to 205!".  Am I wrong?  What the hell happened here?
 

Shreds on Oct 29, 2009 at 9:54 pm ET
Not 100% certain on this, but I believe Houston only fought at LHW in the UFC, and prior to that his fights were at HW.

I seem to remember before one of his UFC fights Houston saying that he was very confident because if he could take the punches from HW fighters and still TKO them, then LHW would be no problem.

Of course, he was wrong about the LHW division being no problem for him

This fight would be at 205 I would think.


 

Shreds on Oct 29, 2009 at 9:55 pm ET
* this fight would NOT be at 205 I meant to say - rather at HW.


 

GoCats on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:45 pm ET
Dana will use Kimbo for viewers at theFinals ust like he has used him for TUF.  After Houston embarrasses Kimbo Dana will go on the internet saying he was right about Kimbo not being an MMA fighter.  Kimbo will be fine though,  he can go to Japan and fight anime characters.  He will be a star,  just like Bob Sapp,  despite being worthless as a fighter.
 

mariousmc on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:48 pm ET
A loss on the show is not considered a real or official loss.
 

roysdogpound on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:26 pm ET
Wrong... It's sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which is why Keith Kizer is there for the weigh-ins and why NSAC referees are co-ordinating the bouts.  It's as real as the frilly lace on Steve Mazzagatti's man panties.
 

Puxin on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:09 pm ET
Wrong.  it's a 2 round exhibition, not an official fight.
 

allan63 on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:50 pm ET
Good post Havoc.  If they are trying to build Kimbo up, HA is the wrtong opponent.  I'm not a Kimbo hater, but have actually learned to like him during TUF.
 

martintp3 on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:28 pm ET
alexander has 3 in a row in the ufc y hasnt he got released yet nd houston is 1 of my fav fighter
 

VasyGSP on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:39 pm ET
Alexander will knock Kimbo out in less then 50 seconds
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:43 pm ET
You really think Kimbo is going to last that long?

I give him 30 seconds before he is snoring through that beard.
 

BARENUX1 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:48 pm ET
So what will all you guys say when Kimbo jumps in the air and locks in a flying triangle????
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:54 pm ET
I won't be saying anything...I will be too busy cleaning poop out of my pants.

Because if that happens, I will most likely sh*t myself.
 

GreenSpleen on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:06 pm ET
Great.  I thought the same thing at the same time as Nick Havok.  I need some mental help.
 

GreenSpleen on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:57 pm ET
I'll sh*t my britches if that happens. 
 

King_Solomon on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:04 pm ET
I will sh*t too brother!!!
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:10 pm ET
Maybe we should all just not eat in the days leading up to the fight then.

As to not sh*t all over the place.

I mean if I can avoid crapping myself...I most definitely will.
 

seeg on Oct 30, 2009 at 2:38 am ET
Pretty much a non-event as far as it having any relevance for either weight class but one I'd like to see nonetheless!
 

rmayer0000 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:16 pm ET
Lets see if Dana has the balls to put this as the main event of the night... because by all means you can bet that the Kimbo fight will pull the highest ratings of the entire card, more than Hamill, Jones or Peregrino
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:41 pm ET
If the UFC puts Kimbo in the main event then...

Dana White = Gary Shaw

And no one can say sh*t to argue otherwise.
 

swanny on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:49 pm ET
I usually disagree with Nick, but he is 100% correct here. If the UFC tries to put Kimbo Slice as a main event it would be extremely busch league.
 

I_dont_know on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:55 pm ET
Comparing Gary Shaw to Dana White is quite a stretch.

And comparing Kimbo being the face of a whole promotion to being the face of a fight night, are 2 entirely different things, by far.

Nice troll attempt once again.
 

broncojd78 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:16 pm ET
nah, that's not trolling.  but it is a bad comparison.  you put the fight people want to see most as headliner.  generally, that's the best fight as well.  in this case, there might be better fights, but none would be the spectacle of a kimbo fight.  especially when you guarantee fireworks. 
 

rmayer0000 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:58 pm ET
I agree... all this people who try to make themselves sound like purist of the sport or something like that are stupid, the world moves because of money and because of good business.... yeah Hamill and Jones are better fighters but Kimbo is the star.... you think 4 million people will turn to see Hamill vs Jones?....NO.... wheter you like it or not THE REALITY IS 4 million people WILL turn to see Kimbo fight.... fortunately Dana is not a stupid fanatic but a good businessman and understand having the star fight as the main event will bring ratings to the entire program, instead of making fight in the middle to then lose all the audience who will turn away when the Kimbo fight finishes.... so stop being stupid purist and smell the coffee and be realistic!
 

swanny on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:22 pm ET
I'm not trying to be a purist but to have Kimbo Slice in the main event is garbage. The best fighters deserve to be in the main event because they have earned it. Kimbo wouldnt be in the UFC if it wasnt for top level fighters making it the sport that it is. To put two C level fighters at best in a main event is a slap in the face to them.
 

Puxin on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:12 pm ET
So, the guy who lost in the first round of TUF should be the main event at the TUF finale?  Instead of the two guys that won 3 fights and made it to the finals?
 

CanadianCrippler on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:27 pm ET
That wasnt a troll attempt, you should know better by now.

It WOULD be a good comparison if Kimbo was given main event status, cause the Hamill fight easily deserves to be there.
 

I_dont_know on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:23 pm ET
You are right. My bad.

I pulled the trigger a little quick on that one.
 

darkmetal on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:55 pm ET
What do you guys think is the reason behind "Prelim fights on SPIKE"?  Kimbo will likely not be headlining, but he likely will be on the two televised prelims on cable.
 

JustMe on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:54 pm ET
Houston vs Kimbo is not Main Event worthy.

It is just a hype to generate all the fans for the Jones vs Hammil fight.
And ofcourse the finalist battle.
 

rmayer0000 on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:21 pm ET
uhhh either you are 5 years old, or you are completely disconnected from reality, live in a basement with a TV that only has Spyke TV
 

JustMe on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:40 pm ET
I guess you are a Kimbo ---------...
 

coreymb on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:56 pm ET
To UFC as long as they can pull in huge ratings they will use Kimbo as they want.

But-- I agree with you all day long anyone that thinks Kimbo Slice is main event worthy is on something pretty seriously!!
 

JustMe on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:06 pm ET
Seriously Corey!

So did you go come down to LA for the fight?
 

VasyGSP on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:26 pm ET
Kimbo has always been 'Main Event' worthy because of his popularity!!!!


Come on, Akiyama vs. Wanderlei is NOWHERE near main event worthy, but due to their huge popularity world-wide they will get to headline.

Dollars and cents, always make sense
 

JustMe on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:52 pm ET
I can understand the popularity thing.  Yes Kimbo vs Houston should be on main card but never should it be Main Event of the night.  So if Shaqs wants to fight...should he be the Main Event?  Main card yes...main event, no.
 

I_dont_know on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:25 pm ET
Sexyama is worthy. Alone.
 

coreymb on Oct 30, 2009 at 1:35 am ET
Yep, I made the event. Enjoyed the overall night of fights but was highly dissapointed in the judges in the main event. Especially now with Cecil Peoples saying "the fans can go to hell if they don't like his decision on how he judges".

Same judge with Bisping/Hammil. Blah.

Machida has a broken rib, barely walking on either legs after the match and had to get stitches near his lip. But, yet Cecil said Rua didn't cause any damage?!

Blah, hopefuly the rematch will have a more clear cut winner. I did like the physical chess match aspect of the fight though. Afterbars were horrible-everybody just talking about Rua.
 

natiJustin on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:08 pm ET
I'm going to have to disagree with you there.  As stated by someone up above, Kimbo is a ratings Monster!  If everyone is tuning into to watch him fight would would you put that one on first?  Big fights and big names always go to the top of the card. 
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:12 pm ET
Then why did everyone have such a big problem with EliteXC and Gary Shaw when they put Kimbo in the main event?

And why shouldn't Dana recieve the same criticisms if he copies EliteXC and does the same thing?
 

Bender on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:02 pm ET
I think it is more along the lines that they were trying to hype as the greatest mthr fckr ever to get in the cage.

Best looking, best dressing, best talking mthr fckr ever to live!
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:22 pm ET
That is the stupidist thing I have ever heard though...and you are not the first one to say it.

I mean you can't blame the whole promotion or the President because of some erroneous comments made by the announce team.

I appreciate you attempting to answer my question though. Seriously.
 

Shreds on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:14 pm ET
I do know what you are saying, but seem to remember the outrage coming after Kimbo being knocked out - and I personally questioned whether Ken Shamrock had been paid off to take a dive and backed out of the fight because of it.

To me Kimbo is intriguing because he fits in the category of some of my favorite types of fighters - guys that simply love being in fist fights regardless of being in a pro fight or a bar room brawl (yes I am a fan of Tank, Kimo, Don Frye, etc)

I enjoyed his fights on Utube, his KO of Tank Abbott, and watching him on TUF.

I can't wait to see him fight Houston, but definitely Houston has the advantage in hand speed and octagon experience.

However, Kimbo does have a lot of power in his hands, and can definitely drop Houston.

The funny thing is though I wouldn't be one bit surprised to see Houston take Kimbo to the ground and expose his weakness, again


 

Jimbo-Slice on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:17 pm ET
If chuck vs. wand was on before GSP vs. hughes I would say Kimbo will be on before the main event.
 

devarr21 on Oct 30, 2009 at 1:07 am ET
Houston Alexander fought at heavyweight for his last fight (Adrenaline IV). It should not be a problem. Rampage does not look much smaller than Kimbo on the show.
 

sanchov on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm ET
pretty sure they're fighting at light heavyweight, i believe kimbo is making the cut if i remember correctly. he doesn't really need to fight at heavyweight
 

johnhunt59 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:55 pm ET
DAMN right it will be a stand up fight.   If this fight goes to the ground they will both look like an old locked up computer,not knowing what to do. This should be a good slugfest, and Kimbo's last ride for the UFC.
 

broncojd78 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:22 pm ET
they will both look like an old locked up computer,not knowing what to do.

hahahaha....I am going to have to remember that one.
 

RearNaked9 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:08 pm ET
Does anyone know how Houston was able to fight outside of the UFC?
 

FACELESSMAN on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:13 pm ET
the ufc granted him an exception.... there is no denying fans love the guy.... thats why..... when houston is ktfo.ing guys thats good for the ufc...
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:18 pm ET
The fans like Randy Couture more though...

So by your rationale that the UFC somehow cares about the fans...why didn't the UFC go and let Randy fight Fedor a while back?

After all...that is the fight the fans wanted.


No need to answer though. I know why the UFC didn't let Randy go.

It was because of $$$$.

I just wanted to bring it up to show that in reality the UFC DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE FANS.

They are only out for their best interest.
 

CanadianCrippler on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:29 pm ET
If they didnt SOMEWHAT care, we would have seen Franklin/Hendo 2 and snored our way to an early night.
 

Stevie_G on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:32 pm ET
*yawn*
 

broncojd78 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:38 pm ET
havok - obviously, the theory of the invisible hand means nothing to you....
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:24 pm ET
Of course it means nothing to me.

I have never even heard of it before!

Care to explain what it means?
 

broncojd78 on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:03 pm ET
Of course it means nothing to me.  I have never even heard of it before

and that explains why your post is so off base. 

the basic concept is that "the market" works as an invisible hand to guide the actions of companies fighting for the consumer dollar. 

in this case, the fans set the market and tell the UFC what to do.

the UFC is chasing the money of the fans.  the best way to do that is to give them what they want (supply/demand)  in short, the fans direct the ufc.  so if the UFC really screwed the fans, they'd screw themselves and put themselves out of business.  considering they are the #1 mma promotion in the world, i'd say they are taking great care of the fans. 

 

broncojd78 on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:08 pm ET
upon further consideration, you kinda did understand the theory even though you didn't know the name of it.  your decisions to withhold your money from the UFC is the invisible hand in action.  however, it just seems that you are outnumbered by supporting fans.  and based on the level of respect given to you by the posters here, it seems you are in the minority here as well. 

but, either way, that's the invisible hand theory.  business 101.
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:08 pm ET
Sorry, didn't ever take Business 101.

But from reading what you wrote...that is exactly why I don't choose to support some UFC PPVs.

In my view...they simply aren't worth $60 for the HD version.

I view that as highway robbery...and in my opinion the UFC's shows aren't THAT much better than what I can watch on HDNet for free.

So I don't choose to buy them all.

Yeah, I am only one voice...but that is all I really have. So I use it.
 

broncojd78 on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:36 pm ET
yes, now apply that to what you said here.

It was because of $$$$.

I just wanted to bring it up to show that in reality the UFC DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE FANS.

They are only out for their best interest.
 

the UFC is about the money.  but because of the fact they are about the money is EXACTLY why they DO care about the fans.  because without fans they have no money.  see how that works?

 

broncojd78 on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:37 pm ET
take 2:

yes, now apply that to what you said here.

It was because of $$$$.

I just wanted to bring it up to show that in reality the UFC DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE FANS.

They are only out for their best interest.

the UFC is about the money.  but because of the fact they are about the money is EXACTLY why they DO care about the fans.  because without fans they have no money.  see how that works?
 

Shreds on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:02 pm ET
Well I think it was pretty cool of Dana/UFC to give out 3,000 free tickets to the Machida vs Shogun fights


 

ArtofRuin on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:41 pm ET
does coker give away over 3,000 tickets  to fans every strikeforce event, like dana did for ufc104, and like he does for every PPV event, the only reason you think the ufc doesnt care about the fans is because they charge money for there big events,  which your are to cheap to get
 

NickHavok on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:48 pm ET
You do know why Dana gave all those tickets away right?

Because nobody was buying them.
 

coreymb on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:25 pm ET
Exactly.

Tickets are always giving out(even to blockbuster events) but not to the extent of the LA shows. Mainly due it's rare to have a complete sell out in the US..still. There are always normally left over tickets-so Dana gives them out like he should so their arent bare seats.
My girlfriends dad works in the casino-security industry and sells their services and outbids other companies to get the contract to wire the complete casinos/hotels and their workers get ticktets always and so do many of the people that stay and play decent ammounts at hotels as well.

LA events especially didn't sell well, hence why so many tickets giving out.
 

Shreds on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:30 pm ET
As popular as mma is in So California - I don't think it could ever sell out the Staples Center. The capacity is 19,000 - UFC draws like 10 to 15K

Fact is - teams like the Lakers have difficult time selling out the Staples Center when they are playing mid season against a scrub team, or they are not putting out a championship caliber product

LA fans are some of the most difficult fans to draw

Jeez just watch the LA vs Yankees & LA vs Philly series - the fans show up in the 3rd inning and leave by the 8th

Both football teams left LA

To sell out Staples you would have to have Brock Lesnar on the card - UFC 108 could do it -

Silva vs Belfot
Lesnar vs Carwin
Silva vs Evans
Gonzaga vs DeSantos
Henderson vs Marquardt






 

coreymb on Oct 30, 2009 at 1:30 am ET
I hear you but you also have to take into consideration that LA still is a boxing town. Just like win Mosely TKO'd Mararito-broke the record of the largest event held at Staples with 20,800 plus attendance.

UFC didn't have 19k tickets available for the event-they were never trying to sell the whole thing out like the Lakers try. Tickets were selling somewhat slow which affected the ammount of tickets giving out.

I do hear you though. LA fans are damn hard to please and I saw what you were saying somewhat by just watching the games on TV.
 

FACELESSMAN on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:39 pm ET
well the UFC is a BUSINESS, they are in it for the sport, the fans and to make MONEY.... its that simple
 

FACELESSMAN on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:12 pm ET
guarantee alexander goes to the ground to get the sure win bc both men are still on the chopping block
 

lexusgs300driver on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:17 pm ET
NO NO Kimbo will ko him that is a easy fight..Alexander has a very suspect chin and kimbo will land a punch and ko him..Kimbo has showed in the past that he may have a suspect chin as well but I have seen him take some heavy punches and still ko his opponent..Alexander gets hit its definately over and it will be a short night for him...
 

CF3 on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:34 pm ET
indeed...i'm no fan of alexander but, he slays kimbo if they fight. 
 

MM1111 on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:54 pm ET
the loser should retire.
 

HooDster66 on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:56 pm ET
Maybe you should retire from posting... just a thought : )
 

tiger_style on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:58 pm ET
That's a little much.  I know they probably won't be contenders but I still enjoy watching their fights.  Houston's fights usually end brutally and I'm just curious to see if Kimbo learned anything at ATT.
 

HooDster66 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:54 pm ET
He hasn't learn anything yet so my guess is no.
 

tiger_style on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:42 pm ET
How do you know?  He didn't start training there until TUF was over.
 

HooDster66 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:53 pm ET
Hmmm how long has he been competing in MMA? 

What has he learned prior to TUF?

 

Fistsaflying on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:55 pm ET
Slice KO .... 1:30 first round
 

Beathisfacein on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:56 pm ET
However, unlike his castmates, a hefty (non-"TUF") contract awaits him after the show

I don't understand why he deserves any contract unless he KO's Houston and I doubt that is going to happen. I won't lie, I am definitely excited for this fight no doubt.

    
 

EdoKaz818 on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:57 pm ET
Because UFC is all about the Cash and kimbo equals cash
 

Beathisfacein on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:02 pm ET
Well then they might as well bring Chuck back to get KTFO a few more times then if they want to make more cash. What if Kimbo gets KO'd by Houston? Will they still sign him to a contract?
 

gmd on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:14 pm ET
A contract awaits... You think if the UFC dumps kimbo and SF picks him up, im sure he will draw some numbers so I don't blame them for it.
 

EdoKaz818 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:14 pm ET
lol Chuck is actually coming back
 

JP on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:37 pm ET
They are going to have to sign him to a contract before he fights Houston. Do you think he is going to fight for free on the finale? He knows damn well he is worth more money to the UFC than any other TUF contestant because of who he is and because he knows they don't want him signing with SF or another org. unless they have completley destoyed his marketability with multiple losses in a row in the UFC. I doubt he would be willing to sign a one fight deal kowign all of this too.
 

kakarot on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:57 pm ET
this is the only fight for both of these fighters cause they know neither will go for a takedown/easy win.... 

neither fighter is gonna be around long in the ufc....  i like em both but its the truth...
 

J0KER on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:59 pm ET
Alexander is going to destroy Kimbo and send him back to Youtube and street fighting.
 

QBALL on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:02 pm ET
This is going to be a great fight no matter who wins! This is going to be an old fashion stand up street fight. It will be the Youtube Kimbo that everyone will see. Kimbo by tko 1 round.
 

RedGhost on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:04 pm ET
Problem is, Alexander isn't a YouTube opponent
 

mmainukraine on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:43 pm ET
exactly!

i dont see how Kimbo stands any chance in this fight especially with that piece of glass under his beard. Huston has better handspeed, movement, and legkicks.

Kimbo doesnt have any ground game either so  i dont see how he stands any chance watsoever
 

QBALL on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:19 pm ET
Let me rephrase, I don't mean Youtube Kimbo by the way he beats everyone. i mean Youtube Kimbo by the standup style that he will bring. Houston will be the same way. Problem is, they both have glass jaws so it might be a double knock out!
 

jbombs on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:03 pm ET
i would never count houston out of any fight. guys is just a pure animal.... also, ive been more and more disappointed every time i see kimbo fight, so it could possibly make for a good match up. hopefully hamill wins with another head kick!! that sh*t was awesome.
 

thundergod on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:03 pm ET
houston alexander is gonna get ko'd in 1 round, and then when kimbo is running around the octagon roy nelson is gonna come in there and lay on top of him. this fight's gonna suck
 

TommyDreamer on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:04 pm ET
I'm not saying he will win but this is the perfect fight for Kimbo.  If he does win, the UFC needs to make sure he keeps fighting guys that won't even attempt to take  him down until he can pick up the skills needed to fight more well rounded people.
 

MMAchidafan on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:04 pm ET
Both fighters will knock eachother out, both have glass jaws
 

bsam1983 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:06 pm ET
Kimbo Slice by omaplatta in the mid 2nd
 

bsam1983 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm ET
Ok in all seriousness i dont see this fight happening. Dana's gonna give Kimbo someone to beat and obviously Dana wants Houston around if he let him fight elsewhere in order not to lose. Both guys seem to be extremely likeable as men at times and i dont know who i'd root for.
 

I_dont_know on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:06 pm ET
Kimbo by triangle/arm bar/ kimura combo  - 1st round.

5 bucks.
 

MokaBlast on Oct 29, 2009 at 9:48 pm ET
Kimbo by Beard naked choke odds are -250 on that beard of his!
 

samthejanitorbruce on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm ET
alexander by flying triangle rd1
 

jbombs on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm ET
i think hell win with a flying knee, penetrate through the beard.
 

MMA-Guru08 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm ET
So i guess this is the Black on Black crime rampage was referring to. this should be a crazy fight. Its highly unlikely that this will go to the ground since its each others weakness. So my prediction is this will end in the first by KO. KO by who; i have no clue. Could go either way.
 

cloustrizi on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:47 pm ET
I guess you could say we sorta get some more with 'Rumble' v 'Kos' at UFC 106.
 

crantis on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:20 pm ET
Rumble V Kos is actually black on beige crime
 

ummoli25 on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:01 pm ET
if i was kimbo i would do all my training on the ground and takedowns so i can surprise houston and tap his ass
 

crantis on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:30 pm ET
Kimbo in his prefight interview:  I'M GONNA TAPDATASS!  IM GONNA SHAKE IT, THEN I TAP IT.  THEN, IM GONNA BACK IT UP, STACK UP ON IT.  THEN, I TAP TAP TAP IT.

*Alexander awkwardly shakes head*
 

cloustrizi on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:02 pm ET
Well if you want to get technical, it would be brown on beige, lol.
 

thundergod on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm ET
i'll take that bet, this fight is not going to touch the ground until one of there jaws shatter all over the place
 

wolf on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:09 pm ET
What can we expect?  8-10 Million viewers???
 

tiger_style on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm ET
I don't know that's a lot of viewers.  The card is stacked though...Jon Jones/Matt Hamill main event, Edgar/Pellegrino, and Kimbo.  Hopefully there are that many viewers so Bones can get some exposure.
 

gmd on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:18 pm ET
You mean exposed?
 

JHustle on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:01 pm ET
Ohhhhh... I see what you did there.   Well played.
 

samthejanitorbruce on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:15 pm ET
if it happens.. expect the most rediculously hyped commercials ever... " at the tuf 10 finale, two of the ufcs most devistating brawlers will clash in what will be THE most explosive fight in tuff history" blahhhh
 

RichT on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:14 pm ET
I hope they make this fight happen. Even if it isnt in Vegas. I talked to Houston few weeks ago and said his next fight will be huge. Its definitely possible
 

CanadianCrippler on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:35 pm ET
What a coincidence. I was having an ice cream cone with Kimbo a few days ago and he said his next fight was going to be dynamite.
 

yolostar on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:10 pm ET
lmao ice cream cone, I'd imagine that'd get all up in kimbos beard
 

RichT on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:22 pm ET
Omaha is a small town bro, our mma community is close, and Houston is an easy guy to find. Hes actually pretty cool, and is down for his city. Next time your out holding hands with Kimbo eating ice cream. You might want to tell him to start training. Houston will gladly keep it standing
 

sanchov on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:15 pm ET
man all this kimbo hype is pathetic. it takes an internet freak to get more people to tune into mma, what a joke.

that being said im pulling for kimbo here, just cause houstons a prick. Cant stand the way he stares down opponents when he gets a knockout, mixed MARTIAL ARTS, show some dam respect!
 

stinkypinky on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:19 pm ET
are you forgetting kimbo's stare down to Seth P. He wouldnt even tap gloves. Then got knocked out by a jab.


Kimbo should of taken his side show act to japan. he has no business in the UFC
 

sanchov on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:22 pm ET
im referring to the stare down after alexander already knocks someone out.. he acts like he wants to keep going even though theyre out already. its annoying, but yes kimbo is equally annoying.
 

stinkypinky on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:16 pm ET
I feel bad for kimbo
 

JFitchFan on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:23 pm ET
I am trying to think of a list of names who fit the mold of Houston Alexander (lacking ground game, like to stay in the pocket and bang) that would stack up well with Kimbo in his future fights with the UFC.
 

Shreds on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:39 pm ET
Antoni Hardonk
Chuck Liddell


The thing is, anybody with a set a balls and no brain would stand with Kimbo - Roy Nelson f'ed up - Standing and KO'ing Kimbo is the fastest way to get name recognition in mma


 

Mexican_Judo on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:24 pm ET
This won't end well. =)

The UFC should just accept the fact that Houston wont ever get a ground game or contend for a title but can beat the sh*t out of anyone with no ground game. They should use it as an advantage and putting him in there with Kimbo does just that. I mean the dude looks liek a killer and when he won his 1st 2 UFC fights he was on fire. Casuals love his style. Why they would put him in there with Red Schafer (a guy with jits) boggles the mind. Just give it up already and use him to your advantage UFC. I know Coker would.


Muahahahahaha!!! There will be bloo...err bombs.
 

MeatPunch on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:28 pm ET
Who else agrees this would be a better main event that the Tito/Griffen rematch?!?!?!?

 

Mexican_Judo on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:52 pm ET
Your mom.

No ****.
 

MeatPunch on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:14 pm ET
Great reply, surprised you didnt write it with a crayon.  Time to go back to class, recess is over kid
 

HooDster66 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:54 pm ET
I do.  Just thinking about 106 makes me want to cry.
 

jbrd on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:25 pm ET
what are you on!?!?!?!? no way Tito vs Forrest is a way better match these arent the high level fighters tito and forrest are.
 

Grafik on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:29 pm ET
MAIN CARD
  • Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones
  • Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino
  • Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2
  • Houston Alexander vs. Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson*

wow, nice card...i can't wait.

jon jones finally getting the top billing he deserves. 
 

bsam1983 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:08 pm ET
Deserves??? the kids got skill but come on the hype is getting crazy. The kid beat Gusmao, Bonner and O' Brien hardly "top billing" competition. i mean his toughest fight was against a guy whos making his money off paintings now lol
 

thundergod on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:30 pm ET
kimbo slice wins, high kick into superman punch, and then kimbo will shave his beard standing over alexander's mangled body
 

cloustrizi on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:52 pm ET
lol
 

Reako on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:36 pm ET
RIP Kimbo
 

agent_smith on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:43 pm ET
If Kimbo was on the 107 ppv I think alot of people would have shat their pants in anger. 
 

TommyDreamer on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:49 pm ET
At the end of the day Kimbo = ratings, which = money.  Since they know what he brings they can't just let  him go and sign with Strikeforce
 

GreenSpleen on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:03 pm ET
You've nailed it Dreamer.  Im sure his contract calls for him to get AT LEAST 3 fights in the UFC after TUF is over.  If he loses all 3 then I can see the UFC cutting him but he would still be a draw to casual fans if he went to Strikeforce, even with all the losses.  Alexander is a great matchup for him because we all know Alexander can be knocked out too, Ive always thought Houston was alot like Kimbo just with more experience and a better stand up game due to his knees and kicks.  Other than that, both are just glass jawed brawlers.  Should be a short but exciting fight. 
 

joestevens29 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:06 pm ET
There is no way to have this fight at 106? It might not be the best matchup in the world, but it woud sell more PPV buys for a card that isn't all that great.
 

zanmato on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:07 pm ET
You can't have someone from the show fighting before the Finale show, surely... even if it is Kimbo Slice.
 

Unabomberman on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:14 pm ET
This is a decidedly good fight for the both of them (if it indeed happens), as Kimbo direly needs to prove he can stand and bang it out with somebody other than James Thompson, and Houston deserves a good shot at a comeback.

I'll be honest, I think this fight was developed around giving Kimbo a solid chance, but it doesn't take away that, unless it ends up blowing, one of these two guys will benefit greatly from this matchup.
 

ciscokid1024 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:19 pm ET
These are two intense dudes. It would make a great fight. I think Houston will take it easily though because his stand up is much more refined. But who knows what Kimbo has been working on. Bring it on!
 

dave320 on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:23 pm ET
Houston doesnt cut weight, he walks around at 208.. it would have to be a LHW contest
 

biggflexx on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:56 pm ET
if he weighs more than 206 it's heavy weight.. plain and simple...
 

crantis on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:30 pm ET
Joe Silva would be wise to make this happen; this is the only plausible match-up for Kimbo, or it is an opportunity for tons of people to see Alexander knock someone out again.  It would be more lucrative if Kimbo could actually fight, but what are you gonna do?  whats weird is, if Kimbo gets past Alexander, whos next?  It cant be a grappler, and it cant be a striker or else Kimbo gets another L. 
 

biggflexx on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:32 pm ET
Kimbo is fighting in the Finale but it's not against Houston... lol
 

TheGeneralAgent on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:34 pm ET
I posted this information on an earlier topic.  My buddy is friends with Alexander and he told him 3 weeks ago that he was most likely fight KIMBO.  He thought it was going to be in Memphis at that time.
 

Dan21MMA on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:35 pm ET
Not saying Kimbo will win but Houston has shown he can't take punches at times hasn't he? Someone is getting knocked out. Either way you look at it it's a great matchup.
 

MojaveWolf on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:48 pm ET
Whoa! Not a good fight for Kimbo at all.

I thought they'd give him someone easier, one of the other 1st rd losers from TUF.
 

Dan21MMA on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:50 pm ET
Why are there so many Jon Jones haters out there? Every fighter gets to a point in the beginning of their career where they have to step up in competition to prove they belong fighting against the middle to top of their weight class. Why are so many people so quick to dismiss this guy? Can anyone bashing him elaborate on why?
 

joeybenzo on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:53 pm ET
This fight is just going to leave 99% of people on here complaining and talking $hit. If Kimbo wins were all going to hear " its just houston alexander he sucks he lost his last 3 fights blah blah blah" and if Houston wins we'll just hear
"kimbo sucks hahahahaha told you"
 

yolostar on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:07 pm ET
hmmmm I hear everyone saying houston will kill kimbo but I thought big country is a pretty top notch heavyweight relatively speaking and during the stand up kimbo rocked him. kimbo only lost that fight because of his lack of ground game, so with houston having no ground game either I think kimbo has a chance to win. I dont think he should be the favorite but it should be closer than what everyone is saying
 

ThonolansGhost on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:16 pm ET
"hmmmm I hear everyone saying houston will kill kimbo but I thought big country is a pretty top notch heavyweight relatively speaking and during the stand up kimbo rocked him. kimbo only lost that fight because of his lack of ground game, so with houston having no ground game either I think kimbo has a chance to win. I dont think he should be the favorite but it should be closer than what everyone is saying"

Kimbo did tag Nelson a couple of times, but certainly never rocked him. Also, I absolutely believe that Big Country was told to go easy on Kimbo so as not to damage Kimbo's marketability.  
 

Prosperityy on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:09 pm ET
Houston isn't going absolutely murder Kimbo like all of you guys seem to think. It's not like Houston has an iron jaw or anything. Both have glass jaws and whoever lands the better shot first, wins. I think it's a toss-up really.
 

AdFantastic on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:10 pm ET
It's going to be an interesting fight.  They both have power, but obviously Houston has a little more experience.
Call me crazy but I want to give this fight to Kimbo, his hungry and has something to prove.

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Especially now that he's training with GSP and his team in Montreal... Crazy.

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Pelligrino's wrestling.

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Fujita on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:11 pm ET
Rock me like a Hurricane.

I hope this fight goes down.

Rippin'
 

ArtofRuin on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:14 pm ET
why don't people wait to see what kimbo looks like after his next fight whether  its against houston or not,  he  is for once with a really good camp, and i bet they are teaching him alot and refining his stand up and takedown defense, rather then just pass judgment on the guy, besides alexander is nothing to write home about
 

Fujita on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:17 pm ET
What are you guys smokin.

Kimbo will lose, but he could lose 5 straight matches & the ufc will still give him an extended contract.

At this point the ufc don't care if a guy can win or is even a below average fighter. All they care about is that he puts butts in the seats.

Dana knows that as long as Kimbo is on the card, win or lose, Dana knows ppl will always open their wallets for that.

Think, Dana is giving a top 10 fighter in Hendo the boot & yet bringing in the below average Kimbo on a red carpet.

Kimbo is here to stay.

Not that I dis Kimbo, cuz eveyone deserves a chance, but the guy is the golden goose.
 

MayHeMMMA on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:15 pm ET
first of all you take the whole post and say why kimbo is getting a shot he doesn't deserve and how he gets preferential treatment...then you say " not that I dis Kimbo"..WTF? get a back bone...if you don't think he deserves what he is getting than just say it and dont put the disclaimer on the end. second, you said Dana is giving Hendo the boot...your putting the cart waaay before the horse...they are in contract negotiations....Beleive me, Dana wants him, Hendo won't get paid more anywhere else...its just part of the negotiation process of getting the most money you can....so I fail to see your point at all.
 

Hallwaywall on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:22 pm ET
I dont think kimbo can win this fight but I hate to see Houston win anything that guy is a retard, him and his "Look at me
I have anger problems, be scared of me" look. The guy is an idiot!
 

frankiii on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:24 pm ET
GREAT CARD!!!!!  GOOD TO SEE HOUSTON BACK IN UFC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS JUNKIE!  :)
 

CANVelasquez on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:25 pm ET
Someone is getting KTFO.

I just hope the fight lasts more than a minute. It would be nice to see a stand up war.
 

meters800 on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:29 pm ET
Kimbo's next two fighters will be on pay per view.  No chance Dana gives you a Kimbo fight for free.....why would he???
 

Prosperityy on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:06 pm ET
He already gave us one...
 

Fujita on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:31 pm ET
I hope Kimbo drops Houston & his woman beating smug face.
 

JJ714 on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:48 pm ET
I gotta give Kimbo the victory on this one.He's been training with some REALLY good people after tuf and he has way more power the "HA" and don't forget KImbo was about to KO that tub of sh*t Roy Nelson before he threw that stupid knee that cost him the fight. Come on Kimbo!
 

NYCMMA2010 on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:53 pm ET
I really doubt this is going to happen... sounds like more hype to keep the kimbo train chugging, I think they bring back Seth P. one fight deal and let him wipe off that loss, then throw him to the wolves... make more money by building him up then they will knock him down hard. Kimbo keep that money in your pocket the rainy day may be around the corner and so is a trip to the orient. either way he will get that cash... Bob Sapp vs. Kimbo Slice by Summer 2010.
 

Fistsaflying on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:03 pm ET
Kimbo win by KO
 

xxJenso_00xx on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:04 pm ET
Read this! Just read on fiveknuckles that houston confirmed on his radio show in Nebraska that him n kimbo r indeed fighting, but ppv UFC 107! Junkie confirm?????
 

MayHeMMMA on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:48 pm ET
i never really got the whole "five knuckles" thing..you only hit someone with four knuckles...maybe I'm just a simpleton but that name makes no sense to me...
 

ZachAttack on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:06 pm ET
i figure houston will hurt kimbo on the feet with muay thai clinch and uppercuts/punches
and finish him ground/pound..

 

Iainkelt on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:12 pm ET
Alexander, a stand-up fighter with a steadily improving ground game , recently took a fight outside the UFC after three consecutive losses in the octagon. Alexander easily disposed of one-time UFC fighter Sherman Pendergarst in the co-main event of Adrenaline MMA IV in September with a first-round TKO. In fact, all but one of his nine pro wins have ended via strikes.

No offense, but what are you basing this statement on? I have yet to see any improvement in his ground game. I like seeing a big KO like anybody else, but Houston is totally lost on the ground.
 

BrassJunkie on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:13 pm ET

I love this matchup! Thank you UFC!! I just hope Houston gets his liscense. It would suck to read: "Houston, We Have A Problem." He certainly looked healthy his last fight. I'm going with Alexander by KO Rd. 1..

 

MMAchidafan on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:17 pm ET
I expect both these guys to take it to the groung for an ALL OUT JUI JUITSU MATCH.
 

MayHeMMMA on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:20 pm ET
it is interesting the see people that say kimbo is in trouble, judging by what we have seen, but, remember, the thing in fighting, like many sports, your are either improving our getting worse, I promise you Kimbo has done nothing but improve since he has been in the TUF house, and who he is working with now.
 

bdawgxl on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:26 pm ET
In what universe does Houston Alexander win this?  He couldn't stand with James F'N Irvin.  Granted, the Seth Petruzelli loss is embarrassing, but it's not like Kimbo suddenly becomes a bad STRIKER.  They both have similar strengths on the feet, but Kimbo's got far better movement than Houston.

On top of that....Slice took Ray Mercer down and put him away.  Houston Alexander really doesn't offer anything more in the way of takedown defense against a guy like Kimbo, so Slice also has the ground option.

Be realistic.
 

DigDeez on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:33 pm ET
This is B.S.  I personally think that Kimbo and Houston shouldn't have to fight against each other, at least at this point.  Kimbo, after being on TUF is deserving of lesser competition, just like all the other former TUF participants. 

Houston Alexander was once very close to a title shot.  And Houston should be fighting someone closer to his experience.  I hope this fight doesn't happen.  However, I'd LOVE to see it!
 

MayHeMMMA on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:40 pm ET
you gave away a very big keyword though Houston Alexander was once very close to a title shot.... once is the key word...he is on his way down...Kimbo is seemingly on his way up...we see it all of the time...this has to potential to be a brawl.
 

True_Blue on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:50 pm ET
Houston was never very close to a title shot, wins over Keith Jardine and Alessio Sakara don't exactly put you into title contention.
 

DigDeez on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:01 pm ET
Yes it does when you totally knocking people's heads completely off!  And that's how Houston was doing it.  I said close, but not yet deserving of a title shot.  And I don't think H.A. is on the way down.  He has a few good fights left at top level.  The UFC loves this guy.   And I don't care to see his story clash with Kimbo's so soon. 
 

KidGorgeous on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:05 pm ET
I thought the UFC wanted to milk Kimbo.  Why put him in with someone who'll probably KO him for his debut?
 

edosama1983 on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:09 pm ET
either Kimbo wins, and they can build him up and make $$$

or Kimbo loses, and he keeps losing until he has no value and no one else can make serious $$$ off him

either way UFC wins.
 

tlandry14 on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:02 pm ET
Blah Blah Blah, and Machida was going to dominate Rua and so on and so on. Either fighter has an equal shot of winning this one!!! This is MMA and their is no sure thing in any fight outcome. With the exception of maybe Fedor/Rogers!!
 

Bogeymonster on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:31 pm ET
Kimbo vs Houston thats going to be a great fight I don't think Houston is going to just walk through Kimbo people are forgetting that Houston also like kimbo has that sleep button thats been pressed and lost to James Irvin 8sec. into the 1st rd and Kimbo was 14 sec. into the 1st rd
Houston's standup looked very good in his last fight and we know Kimbo isn't going to be throwing any flying knees soon lol some guys can do it some guys can't although it would be great to see kimbo throw a flying knee we know how good kimbo's standup is I actually think Houstons combos with the punches and kicks are better he KO'd a few guys under a minute so we know he has power its going to be an interesting standup fight could go either way

the ground game is the real mystery I would like to see kimbo pick up some good wrestling moves and be able to dominate in the GnP I can actually see him using the crucifix since hes sharing a room with big country I am sure he picked up other things as well other than getting in and out of the crucifix
Houston to me looks more like a submission guy but we have yet to see anything from the 2 for ground game hes only been subbed 2 times

I would have to say its going to be
kimbo wins 1st rd 3:38 I think kimbo is going to find that button 1st
 

ThonolansGhost on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:26 pm ET
"Houston also like kimbo has that sleep button thats been pressed and lost to James Irvin 8sec. into the 1st rd"
 
Irvin has more power than Kimbo. In fact, I'd pick Irvin to KO Kimbo early if they ever fought. At any rate, Alexander will almost certainly KO Kimbo quickly, in the first round.
 

xxJenso_00xx on Oct 29, 2009 at 5:51 pm ET
JUNKIE!!!!!!   I read on another site Alexander confirmed a UFC 107 bout with Slice on his radio show in Nebraska, not a TUF 10 Finale.
 

xXzygoteXx on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:43 pm ET
A Nevada fighting license wouldn't do Houston any good since 107 takes place in Tennessee...
 

TRIBAR on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:30 pm ET
Will see a diffrent Kimbo.Hez been training with ATT.This will be no cakewalk for Houston. Houston by G&P or Kimbo by devastating KO! 1st round
 

LivingDedMan on Oct 29, 2009 at 6:38 pm ET
Alexander will explode all over him. 1st round KO.
 

OsanFighter on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:27 pm ET
Over here in South Korea they are showing TV spots on the Action Network saying that it's a sure thing. Don't know if that matters or not. The Koreans love MMA, we get all the PPV's live for free and they have a weekly UFC show.
BTW- Kimbo and Alexander has the potential to be FOTN if not of the year. That's if they both don't decide to practice their much needed ground game (what little there is to speak of.)

I give this fight to Alexander in the second round.
 

ktronics on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:14 pm ET
In South Korea aswell... they are saying this fight will happen at UFC 107.
 

MagicRat on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:15 pm ET
We can speculate all we want, but lets remember that  Kimbo does know how to punch /strike.  I think if it stays standing Kimbo has just as much chance as Alexander  for a KO!  
Also, I hear Kimbo has been training with American Top Team?  If this is so, then he's really getting schooled and ready for anything that goes to the ground.  Anyway it turns out I feel we will see a much improved Kimbo Slice!!  IMO
 

ThonolansGhost on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:21 pm ET
MAIN CARD

Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones

Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino

Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2

Houston Alexander vs. Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson*

PRELIMINARY CARD

Dennis Hallman vs. John Howard

Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace

Mark Bocek vs. Matt Veach

That looks like a pretty good free card.
 

ThonolansGhost on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:22 pm ET
I think I'll pick Alexander by first round KO.
 

JohnDoe183874 on Oct 29, 2009 at 8:54 pm ET
I can't believe how many people are counting Kimbo out for this fight.

I think if they do fight Kimbo will be victorious with a KO, and hopefully we will be able to see some improvements in his game.

It would be nice to see Kimbo shoot in for a takedown and go for a submission, haha that would be awesome.
 

ezdoesit on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:07 pm ET
Kimbo for sure is fighting at 205.  I just saw him on Monday and he looks slimmed down.  It's exciting to see what he is going to pan out to working with american top team.
 

Jkun on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:18 pm ET
For all you Kimbo haters! Give the man a chance!. Stop hating on him!. The man came in and did the ultimate fighter which he did not have to do ! and you saw a diffrent kind of slice someone who is willing to learn and wants to learn MMA legitimately!. He could have made a hell of alot more money some where else but chose to come to the UFC. Slice is training hard at ATT. I think he will be good ATT is no cakewaly so I'm quite sure he wil be reay for houston in december so all you people who are counting him out Watch out!! I think you just might get shocked in december!. This is not a Kimbo hate session!. Let him Fight and prove himself!. I hope He K.O.'s Houston and shuts all you haters up!. They said the sandman wouldn't be able to do it but shut you up when he knocked Houston out in 38 seconds!. So come december we'll see!.
 

Bogeymonster on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:20 pm ET
hmm than again chuck is off dancing with the stars now and is talking with Dana white about what he wants to do next perhaps its
Kimbo vs The Iceman chuck did say in a past interview he would love to fight him when he was in EXC wonder if the feelings changed for chuck
 

cooper837 on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:58 pm ET
PROB THE ONLY GUY WHO HAS WORSE GROUND GAME THEN KIMBO. THEY ARE GOING TO STAND UP AND BANG. BUT KIMBO DOESNT HAVE MMA STANDUP HINTS SETH PETRO IN 14 SECS. IT WILL MAKE FOR GOOD TV BUT ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE SEE KIMBO BACK ON MILF HUNTER OF DANCING WITH THE STARS. A WORLD CLASS ATHELTE LIKE ALEXANDER SHOULD KILL HIM I HOPE SO AND END THIS BULL WHERE WE WAIT AND WAIT FOR KIMBO TO DO ANYYYYYYTHING. WHERE IS TANK ABOUT?????
 

thehurt01 on Oct 30, 2009 at 1:03 am ET
kimbo is working hard and people are still hating on him. give the man a chance! If he loses at least he worked hard for it. Damm haters!
 

knee2Dface on Oct 30, 2009 at 3:43 am ET
aaaaaaawwwwwwww yyyyeeeaaaahhh I like the match up dana your a genius kimbo by 1st round ko..
 

scarecrow1725 on Oct 30, 2009 at 6:11 am ET
I have mad love for kimbo but i just dont think he has much of a chance against someone who has put jardine to sleep. good luck kimbo
 

KoreanFlash on Oct 30, 2009 at 7:41 am ET
This fight is going to be on UFC 107. Korean TV stations were advertising the fight during the last UFC event.
 

LivingDedMan on Oct 30, 2009 at 8:11 am ET
I find Kimbo to be very slow with his strikes and they are mostly all big hooks that he throws that people can see coming a mile away. Houston will destroy Kimbo.
 

tapout_1983 on Oct 30, 2009 at 8:53 am ET
Kimbo is a good fighter because he has the mine set you need in this sport. Give him a little bit, you will see Kimbo will be a force in this sport. everyone has to start some were.
 

SamMMAFanBronx on Oct 30, 2009 at 9:49 am ET
Dear UFC:

I know you guys would love to have Kimbo stay around to get the casual fan and the only way that will be remotely possible is if he can get some wins under his belt.

Many hardcore fans believe Kimbo is not a legit fighter, some people (like myself) have even made the claims that they could beat Kimbo in an MMA fight based soley on having wrestled in High School and seeing Mr. Slice's Ineptitude on the mat.

Here is my BIG IDEA:

Kimbo vs. Average Joe Show - Put Kimbo vs. Average Joes (Similar to his street fighting days) except make it an MMA Fight.

Give them a small fight purse just to show (2K - 5K) and a nice bonus (10K-20K) if they were able to actually beat him.

I will be the first to sign up.

Sincerely,

Sam Bruce
SamMMAFanBronx
 

MayHeMMMA on Oct 30, 2009 at 2:24 pm ET
I'm sorry man...you're a douche....you think you can beat kimbo...that is the funniest thing i think i have ever read on this forum...you would piss your pants if you got in the octogon with kimbo...so keep your pithy rhetoric for your mirror in the morning...
 

TheBlackElite on Oct 30, 2009 at 9:52 am ET
The Assassin will 'cut-up' Kimbo Slice. Kimbo better be ready for this one!!! Because I dont see him winning!
 

Heretic1998 on Oct 30, 2009 at 11:46 am ET
How about we drop the whole, "Houston will kill Kimbo!" and "Alexander will crush Slice!" crap and let's just give Kimbo the benefit of a doubt.  I mean, stranger things have happened.  If Kimbo wins, it'll be good cuz it'll just be a small step for him to show that he's improving.  And if he loses, hell, at least he tried to make what he can in the UFC.  It's all about having the chance to prove yourself, and if he fails, so be it.  I for one would like to see Kimbo Slice have at least ONE WIN in the Octagon.  Let's all just stop being "MMA Purists" and/or "MMA Hardcore" and let's have this man an opportunity to show us if he is really trying his best and wanting to prove himself...Nuff' Said...
 

juatusay on Oct 30, 2009 at 3:42 pm ET
if kimbo wins itl be a good thing for the ufc .so they can throw his ass against bigger names (i already kno hell never be a champion , dont need to say it again) .n make money off him. if they dont find a decent opponent for fitch they mite just bump this to 107 cuz they hurtin for big stars out there rite now
 

xTommyknockerx on Oct 30, 2009 at 4:58 pm ET
Kimbo is just a regular tough a$$ dude . Regular like most of us men here that dont go tanning , get their hair cut by barbers not stylists ( named Dave ) , don't wear deep ass v neck shirts and complain that their girlfriends doesn't make them feel attractive . Read guys that misspell stuff like the word "real" .
 

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