Kimbo Slice vs. UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock has been confirmed for EliteXC’s next CBS-EliteXC Saturday Night Fights event on October 4.

 

EliteXC vice president Jared Shaw confirmed the news late on Monday, telling MMAWeekly.com: “We were clearing the runway for Oct. 4 and we’re landing with some heavy artillery. Kimbo emerged as king of backyard brawls and is a YouTube sensation, now he wants to lay claim to the title of ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Man.’”

 

Though Shamrock is well past the peak of his career, he has a record of 26-13-2 and is still a worthy opponent for a relatively untested Kimbo.

 

“Shamrock is by far the toughest test of Kimbo’s young career,” added Shaw. “He is no stranger to big, tough fights. Ken realizes this is his opportunity to add a storybook finish to an illustrious career. He says he’s seen holes like Swiss cheese in Kimbo’s game.”

 

EliteXC is looking to capitalise not only on Kimbo’s unique appeal as a “YouTube sensation,” but also on Shamrock’s background as one of the forefather’s of the sport.

 

“We see a tremendous fight for the casual MMA fan that has caught on to guys like Kimbo, while at the same time appealing to the hardcore fans who have grown up with Ken Shamrock,” said Shaw.

 

“”We feel this will test Kimbo and the maturation of his MMA game. Ken being a veteran of the game is going to look to expose Kimbo’s weaknesses. It’s time for Kimbo to show his continued growth and the knowledge that he now has, and put himself in a situation for the biggest victory of is career.”

 

Kimbo is seen by EliteXC as a ratings draw for CBS. But Shaw added on the possibility of Shamrock winning: “If Ken Shamrock wins this fight, he’s on top of the world again. He’s once again proven that he is the most dangerous man in the world. He beat the guy that many consider one of the most unpredictable and dangerous striker’s in the heavyweight division.”

 

Phil Lowe
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