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Kimbo Slice Gets Surprise Opponent for Next Fight in Bellator

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Kimbo Slice isn’t done with MMA quite yet, folks. The street fighter-turned YouTube star-turned-mixed martial artist-turned boxer-turned mixed martial artist again got a long-awaited taste of victory back in June when he brutally knocked out Ken Shamrock. And, somewhat surprisingly, he’s coming back for more.




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And boom goes the dynamite…also Ken Shamrock’s face. GIF via Bellator.

Yes, Bellator President Scott Coker took the stage Friday night during the broadcast of Bellator 145 to announce the next “tentpole” show for Bellator. The event will take place on February 19 in Houston, Texas, and will actually be headlined by Ken Shamrock vs Royce Gracie 3. The co-main, however, will feature Kimbo Slice taking on a former friend.

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Shamrock and Gracie squared off, with Gracie in full gi. Photo by WhipClip.

Who is it, you ask? And how do they know each other? The answers may shock you…

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