We all know the UFC won't sign him, seems too unlikely. Will Strikeforce or Affliction try and sign this guy?! Does anyone really care at this point? The dude can still bang, but are his MMA days over?!
He should be fighting in a major show.
He is still an attraction,and there is still a possibility that the Petruzzelli result was an aberration.
I would sign him if I was a promoter.
He's with Strikeforce. Still has 2 fights left with them I believe. He said he wants to box after his contract is up.
He's signed with Strikeforce and isn't on either of their up-coming cards? You sure about that?
He said he wants to box after his contract is up.
Box what? Big Macs on the McDonald's line?
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^^^ agreed plenty of fights left for Kimbo
MMA has been so unkind to Kimbo. Can after can and all that money. I hope Coker gives him Buentello to cash his ass out.
VectorWega - Strikeforce definitely purchased his contract.
If Strikeforce purchased his contract (which is quite possible), then why isn't he on any up-coming card? Kimbo is a HUGE draw and would make them serious bank if he showed up on the Diaz/Shamrock card. If they have him, why not use him??
BeanTownMMA -Does anyone really care at this point? !
after the James Thompson fight.. no
after Seth destroyed him in 14 seconds... HELL NO!!!!
southsidesti - after the James Thompson fight..
You have no interest in watching Kimbo try and pop a festering pus-filled rotten alien fetus that's growing out of his opponent's head? That's entertainment!
Both Kimbo and Seth have sat out too long after their fight. They need to get back in there asap.
You guys all seem to be forgetting 2 things.
#1 Bas Rutten said before Kimbo's fight with James Thompson, that after 2 more fights, Kimbo would be ready to challenge Fedor. Guess what. James Thompson was #1, and Seth was #2. So in Bas Rutten's opinion (and I'm sure he knows more about MMA than you noob's) Kimbo is ready to fight and beat the best in the world.
#2 He used to be homeless.
I rest my case.
Fedor vs. Kimbo, Rumble in the Dumpster.
"He should be fighting in a major show."
Why?
What entitles Kimbo to "learn on the job" while making 100s of thousands of dollars fighting unranked opponents as the main event?
Before you say "he puts asses in seats!!!!!1111"
There are tons of random people whod put more asses in seats that have no business main eventing MMA shows.
Milf Hunter VS Mike Nifong with Lawlor/Shieds as the undercard!
" There are tons of random people whod put more asses in seats that have no business main eventing MMA shows."
But nobody offered them money to fight. Kimbo has been great at using his youtube fame to make big bucks. It may not be fair to other fighters but it's not his fault that he can exploit his fame for money.
There is more money to be made off of Kimbo right now than BJ Penn.
Absolute fact.
All I said was if I was a promoter I would sign him.
For that reason.
"There is more money to be made off of Kimbo right now than BJ Penn."
Theres more money to be made off the Milf Hunter/Nifong fight I could pitch too. Is that the sole criteria that matters?
Warrior,I never said it was the sole criteria.I am speaking from a monetary perspective.
Also,I think by its nature MMA allows for there to be a certain amount of fighters in it that are to be considered more "sideshow" than actual legit contenders.Pride certainly proved that.
The Feodrs and GSPs of the world should certainly be what makes the MMA world go around,but there is a smaller space there as well for your Akebonos and Kimbos as well.