Kimbo Slice Will Make UFC Debut At TUF 10 Finale

Kimbo SliceYoutube sensation Kevin ‘Kimbo Slice’ Ferguson (3-1) will make his official UFC debut on Dec. 5 at “The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale” event at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.

The announcement was made by Spike TV on Monday with no opponent named. The tenth season of the reality TV program has been teasing audiences with the possibility of a ‘Kimbo Slice’ return during it’s two hour finale. Numerous rumors have reported that ‘Kimbo’ will meet heavyweight Houston Alexander (9-4) in his UFC debut at a catch weight of 215 pounds.

During this seasons TUF show, ‘Kimbo’ was eliminated in the third episode via second round TKO by show favorite Roy Nelson. During the show Ferguson has been adamant that he is ready to fill in for anyone unable to fight in the semi-finals for the show.

Since the end of filming, ‘Kimbo’ has been training since October with the American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Fla.

The current TUF 10 Finale card appears as follows:

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. Joe Brammer*

* – Not officially announced




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