What are your thoughts on Kimbo Slice?

Question

For those of you who don't know who Kimbo Slice is, he was a street fighter turned MMA fighter. (Mixed Martial Arts) Lot's and lot's of controversey surrounding Kimbo because most UFC and MMA enthusiasts think he's overrated and wouldn't be able to hold his own against "real" fighters within the sport.

Having said that, there is a major difference between "street fighting" and MMA/UFC fighting. Kimbo used to box, play football, bounce and street brawl. (bare knuckle fist fighting.) He's raw unadulterated power. He's no longer fighting street fights but is training in MMA. I say give him a chance to prove himself. Only time will tell.

Answer 1

You said it all..Give him a chance and see what happens...

I find negatives and positives with Kimbo.....

In life, it doesnt matter where you come from...its where you go.....

Give him time...

Answer 2

he's a big scary dude. he will destroy you!!

Answer 3

Wake me up when Kimbo fights an opponent that might beat him. At least the UFC put Lesnar up against a former champ and next a former number one contender and conceivably start his career 1-2 not some padded record to over hype a one dimensional fighter.

Answer 4

he sucks. wait till he fights someone knows wat there r doin. then he'll get destroyed

Answer 5

If Kimbo had started MMA 10 years ago, he'd be a championship contender. Maybe in another year, people will start to respect him. Maybe in another 2 years he'll be top 10. His fighting style is exciting. If people can get beyond his physical appearance, and allow themselves to be entertained by him, he can go a long way. Will people ever mention him in the same breath as Fedor, Big Nog, or Josh Barnett? Probably not.  But if he continues to do the right thing, he can have a very successful career with the time that he has left.

Answer 6

This question was answered tonight.  Kimbo barely won a match against a weak opponent who as selected to loose.  While it is obvious Kimbo punches like a mule kicks, he has no ground game at all.  A good, or even fair, BJJ fighter would have him tapping in round 1.  At this stage Kimbo would not be in the top ten in UFC, IFL, or what is left of Pride.  Maybe in 3-5 more years he could become a contender

Answer 7

kimbo 's upbringing was pit fighting ,

now hes learining the submissions from bas

thats was there's  the mix in mma ,

give him time and time will tell.

after he gets done with this glass jaw guy i say

give him butterball next

Answer 8

Kimbo GOOD Brawler But you put him up against Randy......Or Fedor......He would get killed !

Answer 9

Kimbo is cool, hes fighting in the minor leagues right now so i think he'll be successful there.  EliteXC has no good fighters, ill watch him tonight destroy that opponent who is known to have a glass chin.

Answer 10

I think this is the 7th time this question is asked today. He is overrated. Don't get me wrong I think he's good, i just don't like the way people advertise him like hes already a champ.

Answer 11

Kimbo Slice is a fighter he is not a martial artist therefore this forum is not the place to make any question about him !

Answer 12

he is a brawler he has not fought anyone of any caliber plus he is 35 he is a short lived money maker for a promotion needding money

Answer 13

I agree.  Give him a chance...but EliteXC does not seem to be interested in doing that.  I want to see him fight a legitimate fighter, then we can judge his true potential.

Everyone knows Kimbo is a devastating striker.  But his kicks, grappling, and submissions are untested.

Now, with his new trainer, the legendary Bas Rutten, we may see what Kimbo is capable of becoming.  I just hope he doesn't race past the prime of his career without the opportunity to fight some legitimate talent and solidify his own legacy as one of the game's greats.