Report: Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander Is On For The TUF 10 Finale

by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 1, 2009 7:22 AM EST in News Comment 24 comments

Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson

According to the Northwest Indiana Times:

The Times has learned from a source close to the Alexander camp that the fight has indeed been agreed to and that it will be contested at a special heavyweight catch weight of 215 pounds on "The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale" on Dec. 5 at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas.

This rumor has been going around for a week or so, but it sounds about right. I wasn't sure if Kimbo would be able to make 205, and Alexander probably walks around at 215 or so. It's a fight that could pay huge dividends in that both fighters are relatively popular. Alexander instantly became a crowd favorite after bursting on the scene at UFC 71 destroying Keith Jardine after coming from relative obscurity. However, he's lost his last three inside the octagon and took a fight outside the UFC to pick up a much needed win. This fight will not goto the ground, so that increases his chances of winning. Of course, everyone knows who Kimbo Slice is by now and he's single handedly responsible for the successful ratings of TUF 10. A win over Alexander would give him creditibility amongst casual fans, and the opportunity to appear on a UFC ppv which would be a gold mine for the UFC. Who you got in this one?

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au contraire

Houston by vicious armbar

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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 1, 2009 8:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

...if does stand (it wont ;) )

houston by decapitation

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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 1, 2009 8:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

haha

don’t forget that Houston’s chin is kind of suspect though….

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 1, 2009 8:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

100% agree

if it was anyone but Kimbo fighting him i’d probly pick them, but Kimo has the no mobility what so ever to my mind. i see it being a turkey shoot!

welcome back Houston its your party

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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 1, 2009 8:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

How is his chin suspect? He got nailed with a good, clan superman punch. That punch could of probably dropped anyone. I don’t believe his chin is suspect as it made out to be

by The Bronzeville Bully on Nov 1, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno man

That punch looked like it was a glancing blow to me..

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 1, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Can't believe I'm picking Houston Alexander to win a fight.

KO in less than 1:30.

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by _Felix_ on Nov 1, 2009 8:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

^^ this too Kelvin

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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 1, 2009 8:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

haha

I dunno…this one’s a toss up IMO..

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 1, 2009 8:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You must be think Kimbo Standup is K-1 level. No way in hell Kimbo has a chance standing.

by The Bronzeville Bully on Nov 1, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

There’s no way that Alexander’s standup is K-1 level either….

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 1, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i've got kimbo slice with split decision.

cecil peoples will give his 29-28 to k.s b/c he likes kimbo’s home grown cooking. peace.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Nov 1, 2009 9:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

lol

i hear he cooks a mean steak

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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 1, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the "people's" love meat.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Nov 1, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

son

this will never goto a decision!

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 1, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

chalk it

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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 1, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So they have to find a one-dimensional, undersized opponent for Kimbo? Bwahahaha

Bloody hell.

by 3PA on Nov 1, 2009 12:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

LMAO Rec'd

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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 1, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If Kimbo is smart, he’ll try and take this to the ground. There is no way in hell, he’ll have a chance against Houston on the feet. Houston’s muay thai is explosive. It’s reckless at times, but explosive. I can see him breaking Kimbo down with leg kicks. I am really surprised that they made this match for Kimbo. If the goal is to keep Kimbo relevant as long as possible and to create the right match-ups for him, I don’t see how this fight does it.

Only reason I see for this match is Joe Silva must of received some info that Kimbo has received his purple belt in BJJ

by The Bronzeville Bully on Nov 1, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

LMAO

Kimbo is smart, he’ll try and take this to the ground

dude Kimbo couldn’t take his homework down, there’s no way he takes Houston down…

the very thought though has brought a wickedly big smile to my face ;) thanks!

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by RearNakedPoke on Nov 2, 2009 8:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i think it’s a toss-up as well. alot depends on how much kimbo learned on the show and is learning at ATT. seth petrezelli is probably sitting somewhere (dressed in pink) thinking "what about me? he can probably still beat kimbo and i would favor him over houston as well.

by bdw on Nov 1, 2009 3:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs