Elite XC Heat Medical Suspensions

The Florida State Athletic Commission have announced a list of medical suspensions from their "Heat" event on CBS last weekend.

The suspensions are as follows:

James Edson Berto was suspended for 30 days following his TKO loss to Conor Heun.

Murilo “Ninja” Rua was suspended indefinitely by the commission following his knockout loss to Benji Radach. (This means he will need to be cleared by a doctor before he can fight again)

Roy Nelson was suspended for 60 days following his TKO loss to Andrei Arlovski.

Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson was suspended for 30 days after his 14-second TKO loss to Seth Petruzelli.

* Ken Shamrock was not suspended by the commission regardless of his cut, as he didn't actually fight on the card.

Kimbo To Face Ken Shamrock

Elite XC have officially announced that Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson will face Ken Shamrock at their Ocotber event.

Shamrock holds a record of 26-13-2, and is currently on a 5 fight losing streak. Ferguson is relatively new to the pro fight game, with a record of 3-0.

Elite XC Official Jared Shaw has said this of the match up:

This is the biggest fight that can be made right now. It's bigger than Brett Rogers. It's bigger than Sean Gannon. Millions and millions have been entertained by Ken Shamrock over the years in Japan, in the UFC, and in the WWF, now the WWE. He's the biggest proven pay-per-view commodity in the sport. Together, those two will maximize the eyeballs for mixed martial arts on Oct. 4th."

UPDATE: Kimbo Slice Versus Brett Rogers May Happen In September

After all the smack talking from Brett Rogers last weekend, he has got his wish.

Kimbo has announced that a fight between himself and Brett Rogers will take place at an Elite XC event in September.

Many fans believe that this will be a tough test for Kimbo, and will be the first time he has faced a worthy opponent. It seems Brett Rogers knew what he was doing when he called out Kimbo. This match may never have happened if Rogers hadn't been so vocal.

Brett Rogers Explains Actions At Elite XC Press Conferece

After all the drama at the Elite XC Press Conference concerning Kimbo Slice and Brett Rogers, Rogers has issued an open letter fromhimself and his fight camp, Team Bison.

In this letter, he explains his actions and his frustrations with the way Kimbo is promoted. The letter is very well articulated and explains Rogers actions very well. Here is the link to the letter, which was first published a few days ago at Cage Potato.com. This is the first time I have seen this, so I apologise for the lateness.

http://www.cagepotato.com/2008/06/03/open-letter-from-brett-rogers-and-team-bison/#more-1583

Kimbo And Brett Rogers Exchange Words

In the aftermath of last night's Elite XC/CBS event, members of the media were almost given an exclusive fight at the post fight press conference.

Heavyweight fighter Brett Rogers, coming of a win to Jon Murphy, decided to question Kimbo's ability to fight, and his performance against James Thompson earlier that night.

"I seen some [expletive] today," Rogers said. "I seen some [expletive], some garbage-ass [expletive]. I'm a heavyweight, and I feel I'm a true heavyweight. (James) Thompson? Much respect. But I'm saying it like this. Kimbo Slice, man, that was just garbage, man."

Other heated exchanges occurred, including this little back and forth:

"I'm going to speak it real," Rogers said. "It was garbage. You did tap. You did tap out (and) I was right there."

Kimbo responded immediately."That sounds like a challenge, big dog,"

This exchange resulted in Kimbo's enoturage shouting abuse at Rogers, with Kimbo being held back by Gary Shaw and Jared Shaw, and Phil Baroni holding back Brett Rogers. The pair may well meet up in the cage sometime in the near future.

Kimbo Slice Could Get His Dream Rematch By Year's End

Elite XC Heavyweight star and internet ledgend Kimbo Slice could be facing the rematch he has always longed for by the end of 2008.

Sean Gannon, Boston Police Officer and two time MMA fighter, faced Slice in a street fighting bout that was aired on You Tube, with Slice emerging as the victor. This was a contraversial fight, with many people believing Gannon won. Sean Gannon now has a choice to make. He would love to return to MMA but needs the approval of the Boston Police Force. Or he could give up his job and become a full time MMA fighter. Here is what ESPN magazine had to say on the subject:

"A six-time New England Golden Gloves champ, Gannon still trains at a Boston MMA gym to stay sharp. He’s been a cop for 12 years and likes his job. But when the money is right—and insiders expect an agreement by year’s end—he’ll hope for permission to meet Slice in the cage, arguing that Boston cops have received approval to box. If told no, Gannon faces a decision: fight and deal with the consequences, or quit his job and chase an MMA career."

UPDATE: No Truth To Tyson/Kimbo Fight

Earlier today we posted that Mike Tyson had signed to fight Kimbo Slice at an Elite XC event in the future (see here for original story http://mmatrivia.blogspot.com/2008/05/rumor-mike-tyson-to-make-mma-debut.html)

Elite XC Gary Shaw has announced that these rumors are completely untrue, no talks have been held with Tyson. Shaw also said that he would not be opposed to these talks, and would love to see that fight happen in the future.

So, whilst the information we received was untrue, who knows what could happen in the future.

RUMOR: Mike Tyson To Make MMA Debut

We have heard a little rumor that former Heavyweight Boxing champion Mike Tyson has signed to make his MMA debut against Elite XC fighter and internet sensation Kimbo Slice.

The deal is beleived to have been signed with Elite XC and the fight is expected to take place at the end of this year or the beginning of next.

I wish to stress that, at this stage, it is only a rumor, but we are working to bring you the information as soon as possible. You can find the original story at http://www.mediatakeout.com/23628/mma_blockbuster_deal_mike_tyson_to_sign_contract_to_fight_internet_fighter_kimbo_slice.html

Kimbo Responds To Rumors From Dana White

In a statement made to press recently, UFC President Dana White reportedly stated that internet sensation/MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was knocked out during a sparring session with UFC Light Heavyweight contender Forrest Griffin.

Kimbo has hit back by saying “No, there is no truth to that at all. It’s bullshit and Forrest Griffin will tell you that it’s bullshit too. The fact is it was a good sparring session and I was training with Forrest and he was talking to me about defending yourself at all times and then he threw a big kick and I was like “WOAH I never even seen that coming” but no I never got knocked out. Even if I did get knocked out, saying that and putting that rumor out there just makes you a pussy.”

This statement comes as part of a long line of mudslinging between Dana White and Kimbo.

War Of Words With Kimbo Slice And Chuck Liddell

Over the past few weeks, a feud has been building between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Chuck Liddell, and internet legend and MMA fighter Kimbo Slice.

Chuck has indicated that he thinks that Kimbo should have some real fight experience to prove his worth as a fighter. Kimbo retaliated a few days ago by saying that these comments fuel him, and would effectively make it worse for Chuck if they ever do fight.

Chuck reponded today by saying "All I said is fight to someone real," Liddell said. "The only guy he lost to in his street-fight things came into the UFC and lost. Fight a guy that is real and fight a guy... who has a few wins in MMA, and then talk about it." Kimbo has yet to respond to these comments. No fight is in place between these two fighters, but it is something that both fighters and fans would love to see.