Kimbo Slice and TapouT Team Up
Kimbo Slice, Internet legend and current EliteXC heavyweight fighter will be getting himself some sponsor money from those guys at TapouT. The announcement comes just as the TapouT crew are going into their second season of the show on Versus.
The idea behind signing Kimbo Slice is for TapouT to create an exclusive Kimbo line of clothing. Here is the press release from TapouT:
Grand Terrace, CA (July 28, 2008) – TapouT, the premier mixed martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand, announced today that the company will sponsor MMA superstar Kimbo Slice and create a joint apparel line under the TapouT brand. TapouT will be Kimbo’s exclusive apparel sponsor.
“Kimbo is the real deal,” said Mask, TapouT Founder. “He is the ultimate underdog who kept his nose to the grindstone and rose up to become one of the most well-known MMA fighters out there. Kimbo is tough, but full of heart, and we’re excited to take him from the cage to the clothing.”
“I want to thank the whole TapouT FAM for taking an interest in me and team ,” said Kimbo Slice. Also thank you guys for allowing us to be a part of your FAM… and the tightest gear out there. Hey man, my team is psyched, team Kimbo is psyched.”
Further details on the Kimbo/TapouT apparel line will be announced in the coming months.
So Patrick Cote is Getting a Title Shot…
After his fight against Ricardo Almedia the weekend just gone Patrick Cote has been given a title shot. He will be facing Anderson Silva for the middleweight title. I personally think he has no chance especially after his effort against Almedia.
The title shot is believed to be sometime after UFC 88 when Anderson Silva will be defending his title against Yushin Okami. So either UFC 90 or 91 I think we will see Patrick Cote again taking on either Anderson Silva or Yushin Okami… Who am I kidding? We will (99% likely) see Patrick Cote against Anderson Silva.
UFC 86: Forrest Griffin Becomes the New Light-Heavyweight Champion
It was something that many of his fans wanted to see. Something that many analysts believed he couldn’t do. Regardless of that though Forrest Griffin is the new UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion.
Over his time fighting in the UFC Forrest Griffin has become well loved by many. His entrance into the UFC was one of epic proportions taking on Stephan Bonnar in The Ultimate Fighter Final and winning by unanimous decision. That fight is still recognized today by UFC president Dana White at the “most important fight in UFC history.”
The fight against Rampage was an entertaining one. Both fighters had their share of beatings and it all looked pretty close to being done for Forrest in the second round, a round which he took 10-8 in points from the three judges. The only thing I have to complain about in the fight is how the judges believe Forrest won so decisively. In my opinion and probably in the minds of many others including Forrest Griffin thought the fight would be a lot closer. Maybe even a draw.
All is said and done now though. Forrest Griffin is the new Light-Heavyweight Champion. Only one question remains though… Who next? Well I think that Forrest will be matched up against the winner of UFC 88 in Atlanta Georgia. Either Rashad Evans or Chuck Liddell. For Rampage? Who knows? I think he will end up with another title shot fairly soon.
World MMA Awards
The Sun, a British daily newspaper has teamed up with Fighters Only Magazine to bring the fans of MMA the World MMA Awards.
Best of all the fans can vote. There are 15 different categorys:
Fighter of the Year
European Fighter of the Year
Female Fighter of the Year
Fight of the Year
Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
The list goes on click the links above to head off to those category’s or heres the full list.