Hey everyone, I’m back with another deep dive into the world of fighting, and today we’re gonna look at Kimbo Slice’s record. If you don’t know who Kimbo Slice was, he’s a street fighter turned professional who sadly passed away in 2016.
So, I started by digging into his early career. I found that he got into The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights in 2009. That’s where he started to make a name for himself, you know? He had this raw power and street fighting style that was just wild to watch.
Next, I moved on to his professional MMA career. I looked through his fights one by one. He won his first three fights by knockout, which was insane! He beat Bo Cantrell, Tank Abbott, and James Thompson. But then he faced Seth Petruzelli, who was a late-notice replacement, and things didn’t go his way. He ended up with a record of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest. That’s not too bad for a guy who came from street fighting, right?
I also checked out his UFC fight. On that day in 2009, he won his first UFC fight against Houston Alexander, which is really cool. I even found out that the average takedowns landed per 15 minutes, takedown accuracy, takedown defense, and significant strike defense (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) can be important to record a fighter’s performance.
Then I wanted to know a bit more about his life outside of fighting. I discovered that he had a net worth of around $500,000 at the time of his death. His story is really a rags-to-riches one, coming from street fighting to becoming a UFC star.
When I was digging, I also stumbled upon something sad. Kimbo Slice passed away on June 6, 2016, at the age of 42. It’s a real shame because he had so much more to give, you know?
Here’s a quick rundown of what I found:
- The Ultimate Fighter: He competed in The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights in 2009.
- Professional MMA Record: 5 wins, 2 losses, 1 no-contest.
- Notable Wins: Knockouts against Bo Cantrell, Tank Abbott, and James Thompson.
- UFC Debut: He won against Houston Alexander in 2009.
- Net Worth: Around $500,000 at the time of his death.
- Passing: He sadly passed away on June 6, 2016, at 42.
So, that’s pretty much what I learned about Kimbo Slice’s record and his life. He was a true fighter, and his legacy in combat sports will always be remembered.
Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed this little trip down memory lane. Let me know what you think in the comments!
