Monday, October 6, 2008

Slice's Match Ends in 14 Seconds. With Him on the Floor.


Photo Credit: www.cagepotato.com

During a nationally televised Saturday night match on CBS, Kimbo Slice lost by a technical knockout (TKO) in 14 seconds into the main event against Seth Petruzelli.

A crowd favorite with a reputation for great brawling skills, Slice was a favorite coming into the match. Because of a last-minute replacement, Petruzelli was given an opportunity to fight in the main event after original opponent, Ken Shamrock, suffered a cut above his left eye a few hours before the bout.

The match was over before the crowd even realized it had begun. The bell was rung and Petruzelli took a defensive guard against Slice's aggressive fighting style. After spotting an opening, Petruzelli quickly threw a short right hook, dropping Slice on all fours. After that, it was easy for Petruzelli to pound on Slice, landed a series of rights to the face. The referee was forced to jump in and stop the fight.

Many folks considered this a major upset. Others like Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, claim it's just an example of how badly Slice was over-hyped.

"He might be the toughest guy at the barbecue," White said earlier this summer. "But there's no way he's one of the best in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)."

Kimbo Slice gained fame through the Internet by competing in and winning in backyard brawls.



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