Former WWE star Ken Shamrock will likely be facing Kimbo Slice at the CBS/EliteXC TV - ABA DSS

**bigevil69** · August 25th, 2008

In a battle of one of the biggest draws in mixed martial arts history against one of today’s most talked-about fighters, 44-year-old Ken Shamrock will be named Kimbo Slice’s opponent in the main event when CBS officially announces the matches for the Oct. 4 network special from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.
The official announcement of the complete show, which is also expected to feature Gina Carano vs. Kelly Kobold-Gavin, is slated for Tuesday.
Slice’s (3-0) fame from YouTube videos translated into the most-watched mixed martial arts match ever in North America on May 31, when 6.5 million viewers saw him beat James Thompson on CBS. Shamrock set pay-per-view records during the early days of the sport, and later in comeback matches with Tito Ortiz.
But Shamrock (26-13-2), one of the first superstars of the sport during a stint from 1993-1996, has lost five matches in a row since a win over Kimo Leopoldo four years ago. He was not competitive with Tito Ortiz in two matches in 2006, but the first match drew what is still the second-largest pay-per-view number in MMA history with 775,000 buys after the two were opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter reality show.
Controversy regarding a quick stoppage in the match resulted in a televised rematch on Spike TV that drew 5.9 million viewers. Shamrock, a one-time powerhouse, lost both matches in less than four minutes combined and was easily overpowered by Ortiz.
Since then, Shamrock’s only fight was on March 8, in London, England, when he was knocked out in 3:26 by journeyman Robert "Buzz" Berry.
Elite XC desperately needs ratings success with this show, with just one event after this left on its CBS deal, and coming off poor ratings for the July 26 show.
While Shamrock’s record in the ring hasn’t been impressive after leaving the sport in 1997 to go into pro wrestling for three years, he still poses some danger on the ground. He significantly injured the knees and ankles of Don Frye in a 2002 battle in Japan, and even though he lost quickly to Rich Franklin in 2005, his submission work in the first minute did put Franklin on crutches for a week.
But he’s been prone to quick knockout losses and a power game that made him a star dating back to UFC 1 in 1993 hasn’t been evident much in the past decade.

**chiswood** · August 25th, 2008

Thanks BIG,i'll be cheering in kinbo's corner.One tough dude.

**tb1971** · August 25th, 2008

Sweeet thanks for the info buddy, been waiting to see who Kimbo was gonna fight next. Hope Shamrock rocks his world with "ground n pound"!

**SatelliteJunkie** · August 25th, 2008

Don't really think he is know so much for ground & pound.
He's more of a kicker (I think)...look out for them head kicks...KO!

Thanks Big for the heads up. Sorry I missed the one they complained about poor interest.
I would have loved to see it...we didn't know about it.
Please remind us again when it is near.

You goin'a show this @ the club?

**bigevil69** · August 25th, 2008

as always big party on fight, race , and wrestling days and nights

**1rocco1** · August 25th, 2008

lol I watched that kimbo dude fight on the ufc last Month...
He has'nt fought anyone good yet...Looked like hes pretty slow to me.
Blocks alot with his face...just my 0.2 cents...He will be lucky to last one round with a good fighter............

gremlin411 · August 26th, 2008

I do not know why they let him fight some one good. Ken is old and will get killed. It will a joke.

**1rocco1** · August 26th, 2008

Don't know much about ken>>> But they will " Fix it so He does'nt fight some one thats real good yet,,Because when that happens kimbo will get his A** Kicked pretty BAD Too..................