Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander @ Catch Weight Of 215 lbs

**mindreader** · 11-02-2009, 01:21 AM

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Oct 31, 2009 at 6:00 pm ET

The pieces of the puzzle are finally coming together.

A long-rumored contest between UFC sluggers Houston Alexander (9-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) and Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson (3-1 MMA, 0-0 WEC) will take place at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale on Dec. 5 in Las Vegas.

That explains why Alexander is applying for a license to fight with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, but what about the weight difference between "The Assassin" at 205 pounds and Slice as a heavyweight? The Times of Northwest Indiana has the answer.

Citing sources close to Alexander's camp, Matt Erickson is reporting not only confirmation that the bout will take place in Las Vegas rather than the previously rumored UFC 107 event in Memphis, Tenn., but also that the pair will meet at a catchweight of 215 pounds.

MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) has since verified the location of the bout but has been unable to get official word of the catchweight agreement.

Slice fought at 230 pounds when he met Roy Nelson on the third episode of "The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights." Following the loss, Slice told AOL FanHouse he'd be willing to try his hand at a light heavyweight contest, though he apparently hasn't made it all the way down to 205 pounds just yet.

Alexander seeks his first UFC win since September 2007. After earning devastating knockout victories over Alessio Sakara and Keith Jardine in his first two trips to the octagon, the Nebraska native has suffered three-straight UFC defeats. Alexander was allowed to take a fight outside of the UFC in September, earning a TKO win over Sherman Pendergarst under the Adrenaline MMA banner.

Slice, who recently joined American Top Team, seeks victory in his first UFC appearance. Despite being eliminated on "TUF 10" in a TKO loss to Nelson, the former streetfighting legend has shown the ability to garner huge ratings during his stint on the show and previous fights under the EliteXC banner.

The bout seems a lock for the evening's Spike TV-broadcast main card.

Featuring two heavy handed punchers who have shown little interest in ground attacks, the Alexander vs. Slice bout is the odds-on favorite for "Knockout of the Night," though either fighter could conceivably claim the prize.

The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale currently includes:

MAIN CARD

* Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones
* Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Veach*
* Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2
* Houston Alexander vs. Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson*

PRELIMINARY CARD

* Dennis Hallman vs. John Howard
* Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace
* Mark Bocek vs. TBA*

* - Not officially announced

Dert McGert · 11-02-2009, 01:25 AM

I'm still caught off guard by Stann actually being on the undercard. That guy could generate a lot of viewers with his military background. And Hallman on the undercard, too? Wow.

But as for Kimbo/Houston, I don't really know. I know this will bring huge ratings, but in all honesty it's a fight between two guys that won't get anywhere in the UFC.

**PMX** · 11-02-2009, 01:31 AM

Makes sense for Kimbo to drop to LHW. He's too small for HW.

**Drew the Jew** · 11-02-2009, 01:38 AM

Smart move by the UFC. People don't really care if Kimbo wins or not. They just want to see him in a stand-up fight. My money is on Houston by ref's stoppage in the first.

**DesertRanger** · 11-02-2009, 01:39 AM

im appauled!!

this is such a bullshit match up/fight/retard brawl...

one thing for sure is that im not watching it. no fucking way!

**DesertRanger** · 11-02-2009, 01:41 AM

but if i happened to go to a bar that shows it free like say ob's in manhattan beach the night of the event i might sneek a peek...

calling it now!!!!!!

kimbo by ko via right hook

or

houston by ko via jab

**Capt. Kirk** · 11-02-2009, 01:46 AM

Kimbo by Beard Choke.

**the_rhythm** · 11-02-2009, 01:50 AM

This fight personifies the direction that the UFC is going. They are such marks for sloppy brawls. Look at most FOTN winners and you will see that the ground game means absolutely nothing to them. When Condit/Kampmann didn't get those honors back in April, I saw the writing on the wall. Being a technically sound fighter means nothing to the UFC, but if you stand and trade in a 2nd rate kickboxing match, you are in their good graces.

**bigbadroy** · 11-02-2009, 02:26 AM

matt Hammil vs Jon Jones is more interesting than 2 bums fighting like Kimbo and Houston

**DiscipleDX** · 11-02-2009, 02:35 AM

I predict Houston knocks Kimbo's beard into the 5th row, but Kimbo will look incredibly gangsta as he's being carted out on a stretcher. Maybe the most gangsta anyone has ever looked on a stretcher. Word!

**Drew the Jew** · 11-02-2009, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_rhythm

This fight personifies the direction that the UFC is going. They are such marks for sloppy brawls. Look at most FOTN winners and you will see that the ground game means absolutely nothing to them. When Condit/Kampmann didn't get those honors back in April, I saw the writing on the wall. Being a technically sound fighter means nothing to the UFC, but if you stand and trade in a 2nd rate kickboxing match, you are in their good graces.

Well put. I couldn't agree more.

**Beanflicker** · 11-02-2009, 02:52 AM

NO way that big goddamn ape is going to get down to 215 without being completely drained and overtrained. He's going to fight even shittier than he normally would.

**DUFC** · 11-02-2009, 02:53 AM

I'm predicting Houston via Triangle Choke--RD 1

j/k

I'm watching that.....What beats a fight that isn't going to last more than one round and just a stand up, throw down war!! It's still be cool seeing a submission victory by Houston!

**the_rhythm** · 11-02-2009, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbadroy

matt Hammil vs Jon Jones is more interesting than 2 bums fighting like Kimbo and Houston

I'm really looking forward to that fight. We'll see what Jones is made of.

**Kundurp** · 11-02-2009, 07:15 AM

Dude, I'm more excited for this fight than I would've been for Randy Fedor, or Fedor Jesus

**CHE** · 11-02-2009, 03:00 PM

this isnt mma, its a toughman contest, but nevertheless houston will prolly land first.

**Paulo "Crunchtime" Pisani** · 11-02-2009, 04:15 PM

Houston via leg kicks, then vicious flurry...TKO

Watch Houston vs Sherman Pendergarst

Thats how I see the fight going

YouTube - Houston Alexander vs Sherman Pendergarst [HD]

**BigJim520** · 11-02-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40oz.

but if i happened to go to a bar that shows it free like say ob's in manhattan beach the night of the event i might sneek a peek...

Dude, it's on Spike, not PPV.

**iwhoopedbatmansass** · 11-03-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulo "Crunchtime" Pisani

Houston via leg kicks, then vicious flurry...TKO

Watch Houston vs Sherman Pendergarst

Thats how I see the fight going

YouTube - Houston Alexander vs Sherman Pendergarst [HD]

word! houston is gonna chop those legs down if kimbo gives him that much room.

**Sub Zero** · 11-03-2009, 01:18 AM

What are the catchweights for each div?

HW-215
LHW-195
MW-175
WW-165?
LW-150?

11-02-2009, 01:21 AM	#1
mindreader Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 66 Points: 36,666.68 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 36,666.68 Give Points	Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander @ Catch Weight Of 215 lbs by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Oct 31, 2009 at 6:00 pm ET The pieces of the puzzle are finally coming together. A long-rumored contest between UFC sluggers Houston Alexander (9-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) and Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson (3-1 MMA, 0-0 WEC) will take place at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale on Dec. 5 in Las Vegas. That explains why Alexander is applying for a license to fight with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, but what about the weight difference between "The Assassin" at 205 pounds and Slice as a heavyweight? The Times of Northwest Indiana has the answer. Citing sources close to Alexander's camp, Matt Erickson is reporting not only confirmation that the bout will take place in Las Vegas rather than the previously rumored UFC 107 event in Memphis, Tenn., but also that the pair will meet at a catchweight of 215 pounds. MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps \| MMAjunkie.com) has since verified the location of the bout but has been unable to get official word of the catchweight agreement. Slice fought at 230 pounds when he met Roy Nelson on the third episode of "The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights." Following the loss, Slice told AOL FanHouse he'd be willing to try his hand at a light heavyweight contest, though he apparently hasn't made it all the way down to 205 pounds just yet. Alexander seeks his first UFC win since September 2007. After earning devastating knockout victories over Alessio Sakara and Keith Jardine in his first two trips to the octagon, the Nebraska native has suffered three-straight UFC defeats. Alexander was allowed to take a fight outside of the UFC in September, earning a TKO win over Sherman Pendergarst under the Adrenaline MMA banner. Slice, who recently joined American Top Team, seeks victory in his first UFC appearance. Despite being eliminated on "TUF 10" in a TKO loss to Nelson, the former streetfighting legend has shown the ability to garner huge ratings during his stint on the show and previous fights under the EliteXC banner. The bout seems a lock for the evening's Spike TV-broadcast main card. Featuring two heavy handed punchers who have shown little interest in ground attacks, the Alexander vs. Slice bout is the odds-on favorite for "Knockout of the Night," though either fighter could conceivably claim the prize. The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale currently includes: MAIN CARD * Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones * Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Veach* * Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2 * Houston Alexander vs. Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson* PRELIMINARY CARD * Dennis Hallman vs. John Howard * Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace * Mark Bocek vs. TBA* * - Not officially announced

11-02-2009, 01:25 AM	#2
Dert McGert Blah Blah Blah Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IL Posts: 8,480 Points: 116,120.61 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 116,120.61 Give Points	I'm still caught off guard by Stann actually being on the undercard. That guy could generate a lot of viewers with his military background. And Hallman on the undercard, too? Wow. But as for Kimbo/Houston, I don't really know. I know this will bring huge ratings, but in all honesty it's a fight between two guys that won't get anywhere in the UFC. __________________ Supporting Clay Guida, Lashley, Kongo, Cerrone, Sherk, Shogun, Wandy, Sergie, Overeem, Nick Diaz, Alvarez, Lytle for life. Damn you 900 character limit!!!

11-02-2009, 01:31 AM	#3
PMX Ninjabro Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,282 Points: 62,367.23 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 62,367.23 Give Points	Makes sense for Kimbo to drop to LHW. He's too small for HW. __________________

11-02-2009, 01:38 AM	#4
Drew the Jew Paid the Troll's Toll Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 42 Points: 1,845.13 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,845.13 Give Points	Smart move by the UFC. People don't really care if Kimbo wins or not. They just want to see him in a stand-up fight. My money is on Houston by ref's stoppage in the first. __________________ www.mnlowblows.blogspot.com www.mikerichman.com

11-02-2009, 01:46 AM	#7
Capt. Kirk Dammit Bones! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: teh enterprise Posts: 1,207 Points: 2,573.54 Bank: 29,291.48 Total Points: 31,865.02 Give Points	Kimbo by Beard Choke. __________________ ...it's the end of the world my friends, be prepared...

11-02-2009, 01:39 AM	#5
DesertRanger Tuf noob Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,495 Points: 78,143.44 Bank: 426.65 Total Points: 78,570.09 Give Points	im appauled!! this is such a bullshit match up/fight/retard brawl... one thing for sure is that im not watching it. no fucking way!

11-02-2009, 01:41 AM	#6
DesertRanger Tuf noob Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,495 Points: 78,143.44 Bank: 426.65 Total Points: 78,570.09 Give Points	but if i happened to go to a bar that shows it free like say ob's in manhattan beach the night of the event i might sneek a peek... calling it now!!!!!! kimbo by ko via right hook or houston by ko via jab

11-02-2009, 01:50 AM	#8
the_rhythm Bird Law Esq Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary,NC Posts: 1,745 Points: 60,014.23 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 60,014.23 Give Points	This fight personifies the direction that the UFC is going. They are such marks for sloppy brawls. Look at most FOTN winners and you will see that the ground game means absolutely nothing to them. When Condit/Kampmann didn't get those honors back in April, I saw the writing on the wall. Being a technically sound fighter means nothing to the UFC, but if you stand and trade in a 2nd rate kickboxing match, you are in their good graces. __________________

11-02-2009, 02:26 AM	#9
bigbadroy Ninjabro Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,746 Points: 143,000.17 Bank: 32.17 Total Points: 143,032.34 Give Points	matt Hammil vs Jon Jones is more interesting than 2 bums fighting like Kimbo and Houston __________________ Originally Posted by Neo_Pop The Machida era is a fraud.

11-02-2009, 02:35 AM	#10
DiscipleDX Eternal Font of Rage Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,475 Points: 46,479.99 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 46,479.99 Give Points	I predict Houston knocks Kimbo's beard into the 5th row, but Kimbo will look incredibly gangsta as he's being carted out on a stretcher. Maybe the most gangsta anyone has ever looked on a stretcher. Word! __________________ WAR PENN, WAR GSP, WAR SPIDER, WAR QUICKSAND, WAR SEFO, WAR BADR HARI, WAR RUSLAN KARAEV!!!

11-02-2009, 02:52 AM	#12
Beanflicker BIG SEXAAAY Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,121 Points: 89,367.91 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 89,367.91 Give Points	NO way that big goddamn ape is going to get down to 215 without being completely drained and overtrained. He's going to fight even shittier than he normally would. __________________ ^Bean bet against this guy. What a Moron "Ain't no fighters in England! Dey all BUMS!" -James "Lights Out" Toney Blackie Sherrod, talking about a heavyweight contender: “He has everything a boxer needs except speed, stamina, a punch, and ability to take punishment. In other words, he owns a pair of shorts.”

11-02-2009, 02:53 AM	#13
DUFC Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 46 Points: 3,496.12 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 3,496.12 Give Points	I'm predicting Houston via Triangle Choke--RD 1 j/k I'm watching that.....What beats a fight that isn't going to last more than one round and just a stand up, throw down war!! It's still be cool seeing a submission victory by Houston!

11-02-2009, 07:15 AM	#15
Kundurp Number 1 Jake Fan!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,747 Points: 107,335.99 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 107,335.99 Give Points	Dude, I'm more excited for this fight than I would've been for Randy Fedor, or Fedor Jesus __________________ "Everyone walks down the path that's in front of them, no one even thinks that if you stray away from the path, you make your own; and that's what I've always tried to do in life." -Sudo Genki

11-02-2009, 03:00 PM	#16
CHE Ninjabro Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20,254 Points: 38,643.50 Bank: 772,210.33 Total Points: 810,853.83 Give Points	this isnt mma, its a toughman contest, but nevertheless houston will prolly land first.

11-03-2009, 01:18 AM	#20
Sub Zero Plum Belt Sr Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Arctic Posts: 1,710 Points: 36,052.67 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 36,052.67 Give Points	What are the catchweights for each div? HW-215 LHW-195 MW-175 WW-165? LW-150? __________________ 9628 I am not in a rock band, but I play Rock Band

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