Set to finally face UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138 in St. Louis, famed street fighter Kimbo Slice can’t wait for June 19.
The pair were originally booked to fight for the late EliteXC promotion in 2008, but a controversial cut over Shamrock’s eye forced the bout to be pulled.
Seven years later, Slice says he’s ready to beat the Shamrock of yesteryear.
“Shamrock is still a threat to me,” Slice told Jim Ross of The Ross Report. “He’s still considered deadly and dangerous to break limbs and submit somebody. I’m just not that motherf***er he’s going to submit. I’m just not that guy he’s going to tap out. It’s not going to happen with me. It’s in my DNA to beat his ass.
“I’ve worked my mind and my body to train for this fight with Shamrock. From back in the day, from many years ago we trained for this fight. This fight isn’t going to go the distance.”
With the help of a few fudged numbers, Slice compared the 51-year-old Shamrock to some of the greats in combat sports.
“A lot of people … not a lot of people, actually, just a select few normally just talk about the age as if it’s a f***ing factor and it’s not,” said Slice. “Bernard Hopkins is the man at 52 years old [actually 50]. The head coach at American Top Top, Ricardo Liborio, he’s over 50 [actually 47] and can f***ing can anybody. Even these prize fighters that fight for the UFC and like myself in Bellator, he can’t be touched.
“Royce Gracie, over 50 [48], a f***ing threat, still. Mike Tyson, 50 [48], a threat. So don’t underestimate a guy because of that. You’re still as strong as you were when you’re in your thirties, you’re just a couple years wiser, a couple years older. That doesn’t change s**t.”
After a TKO loss to Matt Mitrione at UFC 113 in 2010, Slice racked up a 7-0 professional boxing record from 2011 to 2013. It’s been five years since either man has fought MMA, but Slice says he’s got a plan to defend Shamrock’s esteemed ground game.
“Ken is going to try this s**t,” said Slice. “We know he is. I’m expecting him to. I want him to. I’m daring him to. I’m almost double dog daring this guy to try to do a takedown or shoot in. What could he do to get me to the ground that I am not prepared for? I’m almost anticipating the takedowns. Because of that, I’m going to impose my will and break his jaw in the first round.”
According to Slice, Shamrock won’t be making much of a lasting career resurgence.
“That’s not going to happen, said Slice. “I’m going to go ahead and end it. I’m going to end his career. That’s my plan, that’s my goal. I trained too hard for this. I waited too long for this fight. June 19 can’t come any faster.”
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MEDIA STEW
UFC 188 embedded episode 4.
Highlights from UFC 188 open workouts.
UFC 188 media day staredowns.
Velasquez is fazed by Werdum’s comments.
Pros pick Cain vs. Werdum.
UFC 188: EA Sports UFC Fight Simulation.
More MMA bloopers.
Long watches.
UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum Care/Don’t Care Preview
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TWEETS
Thug Life.
THUG LIFE!! Hahahaha #UFC188 #ufcmexico2 #redot #mhp https://t.co/xoVlSdec2b
— Fabricio Werdum (@FabricioWerdum) June 11, 2015
This is how we do it. @wonderboymma @thequatrocinco @hriewe12 @upstatekaratesc https://t.co/KmMAzplbWg
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) June 11, 2015
Agree?
wow I really want to see this fight now. I agree with @arielhelwani I like u @junior_cigano but damn @Alistairovereem is in your head…
— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) June 12, 2015
Time to make this fight happen! http://t.co/mWeoaeOu9f
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) June 12, 2015
One of us.
Today at ultimate media day I was able to change places and get behind the camera. So much fun… https://t.co/XVKzE8RVBE
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) June 11, 2015
Get well soon.
very sick right now so thats affecting my training but fortunately I’m ready now with over 5 weeks left. That’s the benefit of staying ready
— michael (@bisping) June 11, 2015
Beef.
Battle of the steroids.. who has the superior anabolic cocktail #justsaying http://t.co/yHppYod6WV
— ‘Rowdy’ Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) June 11, 2015
Keep the Faith (I’m sorry)
Here it is exactly what iv been asking for and one of my goals in my fight career 🙂 4wks out and the WORLD will… http://t.co/waJm0lhPF2
— Faith Van Duin (@faithimmortal) June 11, 2015
Champ hammock.
#UFC190 training camp downtime with teamgfc #Aug1st #andSTILL https://t.co/W5rHqN8V9m
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) June 12, 2015
This Week in Struggle.
No more Fiji water for anyone. They are 12 dollars !!! https://t.co/a5AnB6qulS
— Cain Velasquez (@cainmma) June 9, 2015
Let me get that pork sausage rare…. #4 on the things I regret saying list
— Forrest Griffin (@ForrestGriffin) June 9, 2015
Bye bye Fonda…. I hope your new owners give you all the love you deserve, my noble steed ?? https://t.co/mOeT66mfTp
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) June 11, 2015
Pretty sure I’m the sweatiness guy on set here in Thailand.
— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) June 9, 2015
Working those escapes with my homie @chrisweidmanufc and @thequatrocinco in gi to make it harder!!!… https://t.co/RSqAEgqs7S
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) June 9, 2015
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— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) June 12, 2015
Usually my arms are on swole, but today my sack are 🙁 #PostOp #Hernia #VasDefrens #IKnowSomeAnP #CollegeDegree #CantWaitToHeal #ThisSucks!
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) June 10, 2015
They say that when it happens brings you luck.. True.. It was his lucky day that I didn’t have a slingshot Hahahaha pic.twitter.com/I3pXQqhw5K
— Renzo_Gracie_BJJ (@RenzoGracieBJJ) June 9, 2015
Promoter: can you fight for us in 2 weeks at 135? Me: sure. Which one of my legs do you want me to cut off?
— Peggy Morgan (@peggymorganmma) June 10, 2015
I’m not trapped in here with them… They’re trapped in here with me. https://t.co/i5OyqkGn3o
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) June 11, 2015
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced yesterday (June 11 2015)
Warlley Alves vs. Nordine Taleb at UFC 190
Marcio Alexandre Jr. vs. George Sullivan at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale
Jessica Aguilar vs. Claudia Gadelha at UFC 190
cancelled Andrew Todhunter vs. Albert Tumenov at UFC 188
Cris Cyborg vs. Faith Van Duin at Invicta FC 13
Irene Aldana vs. Tonya Evinger at Invicta FC 13
Herica Tiburcio vs. Ayaka Hamasaki at Invicta FC 13
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via MegaMax.
Featherweight Prospects Collide
On Saturday, the UFC returns to Mexico for the second time in seven months for a Heavyweight title unification bout between Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum. On the main card are two fighters set to collide, who only hold a combined three official octagon appearances between them. With former Olympian and rising flyweight contender Henry Cejudo taking on tough Chico Camus on the undercard, fight fans may question the decision to put Yair Rodriguez and Charles Rosa on the main card. Allow me to make you privy to some information that will make you understand that the placement of this fight is well thought out as this contest has tons of potential.
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