Tag: Kimbo Slice

VICE TV’s ‘Dark Side of the Cage’ preview: Dana White convinces Spike TV to air MMA

VICE TV’s MMA-themed documentary series continues this week with a look at UFC CEO Dana White convincing Spike TV to broadcast MMA fights.

VICE TV’s MMA-themed documentary series continues this week.

“Dark Side of the Cage” continues Wednesday (VICE TV, 10 p.m. ET) with an episode about UFC CEO [autotag]Dana White[/autotag] and Lorenzo Fertitta attempting to overcome pushback from Spike TV to broadcast MMA fights.

The series aims to “cut through the glamour and glory of the MMA spectacle to reveal the never-before-told stories behind its most iconic competitors and delves into the controversial and infamous events along the path to the sport’s dominance.” The show already has featured episodes on [autotag]Kimbo Slice[/autotag], [autotag]Evan Tanner[/autotag] and “The Ultimate Fighter 1” winner [autotag]Diego Sanchez[/autotag].

In the exclusive preview clip above, Spike TV’s Kevin Kay recalls a conversation with White, in which he told him the UFC would be “bigger than the NFL.”

New episodes of “Dark Side of the Cage,” featuring “never-before-told stories about MMA’s most iconic fighters,” air Wednesdays on VICE TV.

‘Dark Side of the Cage’ premiere from VICE TV investigates Kimbo Slice’s death

A new documentary series from VICE TV premieres this week, and it’s promising some behind-the-scenes truths about MMA.

A new documentary series from VICE TV premieres this week, and it’s promising some behind-the-scenes truths about MMA.

“Dark Side of the Cage” premieres Wednesday (VICE TV Art, 10 p.m. ET) with an episode about famed backyard brawler [autotag]Kimbo Slice[/autotag], who died four months after his final bout in 2016. His death has been shrouded in controversy since he fought despite a heart condition.

The new series says it will “cut through the glamour and glory of the MMA spectacle to reveal the never-before-told stories behind its most iconic competitors and delves into the controversial and infamous events along the path to the sport’s dominance.”

In the exclusive preview clip above, MMA legend Bas Rutten talks about Slice and the questions that came up after his death. “Was it hype, or was he the real deal?”

New episodes of “Dark Side of the Cage,” featuring “never-before-told stories about MMA’s most iconic fighters,” air Wednesdays on VICE TV Art.

Video: ‘Jimbo Slice’ proves nickname worthy with Kimbo-like uppercut at Cage Warriors 135

The late Kevin Ferguson would’ve been proud of this one, folks.

Surely you’ve heard of [autotag]Kimbo Slice[/autotag]. But have you heard of “Jimbo Slice”?

No? Well, meet [autotag]James Sheehan[/autotag], an Irish fighter who entered his bout Friday with an inconspicuous 3-2 record – and left with a massive highlight added to his reel.

In a wicked knockout that Kevin Ferguson himself would be proud of, Sheehan (4-2) launched an uppercut toward the sky and connected with the chin of opponent Karol Michalak (3-2). The blow came against the cage, an area where the memory of many a fighter folded awkwardly is etched in the brains of fight fans.

Luckily for himself, Michalak avoided any unintentional yoga. He crumpled to the canvas and covered up. But when the fight was waved off, he popped back up. But the damage was done. The fight was over and the legend of Jimbo Slice has entered internet virality.

Cage Warriors 135 took place Friday at BEC Arena in Machester, England, as the first of a two-day doubleheader for the promotion. Check out the violence below.

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Combat Rewind, May 31: ‘Your ear is about to fall off’

Check out the best highlights from this day in history with MMA Junkie’s “Combat Rewind.”

There’s “Flashback Friday” and “Throwback Thursday” (and Tuesday, too, if you want). But at MMA Junkie, we figured why not expand that to every day?

“Combat Rewind” brings you some of combat sports’ best highlights from every calendar day of the year. It’s a look back at history, courtesy of the UFC Fight Pass archives, featuring stellar finishes and classic moments in MMA and beyond on their anniversaries.

So kick back and relive the following bits of greatness in the video above:

  • EliteXC – Primetime: [autotag]Kimbo Slice[/autotag] vs. [autotag]James Thompson[/autotag] – May 31, 2008
  • Pancrase – Road to the Championship 1: [autotag]Toon Stelling[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Takaku Fuke[/autotag] – May 31, 1994
  • CES MMA 56: [autotag]John Gotti III[/autotag] vs. [autotag]David Espino[/autotag] – May 31, 2019
  • EliteXC – Primetime: [autotag]Matt Makowski[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Nick Serra[/autotag] – May 31, 2008
  • Pancrase – Road to the Championship 1: [autotag]Matt Hume[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Scott Bessac[/autotag] – May 31, 1994
  • XFO 51: [autotag]Curtis Blaydes[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Lorenzo Hood[/autotag] – May 31, 2014
  • EliteXC – Primetime: [autotag]Brett Rogers[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Jon Murphy[/autotag] – May 31, 2008
  • CES MMA 56: [autotag]Nick Newell[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Antonio Castillo Jr[/autotag]. – May 31, 2019

Fight footage courtesy of UFC Fight Pass, the UFC’s official digital subscription service, which is currently offering a seven-day free trial. UFC Fight Pass gives fans access to exclusive live UFC events and fights, exclusive live MMA and combat sports events from around the world, exclusive original and behind the scenes content and unprecedented 24-7 access to the world’s biggest fight library.