Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice at EliteXC on CBS

On October 4th, EliteXC will be holding their next MMA program to be broadcast on CBS. Entitled EliteXC: Heat, the event will take place at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida, and the show will mark the return of popular MMA fighters Gina Carano, Jake Shields, Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock.

BODOG ODDS - ELITE XC

Bodog hasn’t released odds for the card yet, but it’s only a matter of time. In the world of MMA, every fighter is just one punch or chokehold away from a win, so there’s no better sport in which to bet on the underdog. As soon as Bodog has odds for the next EliteXC event, you can catch then right here on our blog.

ELITE XC - FIGHT CARD

While the complete card hasn’t been announced yet, here are the fights which are known to be scheduled:

(Lightweight) Edson Berto vs. Mike Aina

(Women) Cristiana “Cyborg” Santos vs. Yoko Takahashi

(Middleweight) Benji Radach vs. Murilo “Ninja” Rua

(Women) Gina Carano vs. Kelly Kobald

(Welterweight) Jake Shields vs. Paul Daley

(Heavyweight) Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock

KIMBO SLICE VS. KEN SHAMROCK

Following his controversial win over James Thompson, EliteXC considered pairing up Kimbo Slice with either Sean Gannon or Brett Rogers. Rogers is the fighter who called Slice out after his last fight, while Gannon defeated Slice during his bare-knuckle days.

Eventually, however, Ken Shamrock was chosen as an opponent. With a record of 26-13-2, “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” is a former King of Pancrase who fought on the very first UFC card. The 44-year-old fighter also wrestled for both the WWE and TNA promotions.

While he’s still something of a draw, his best days are behind him. Tito Ortiz destroyed him three times, and he’s lost his last five matches dating back to 2005. In March of 2008, he was upset by Robert Berry at Cage Rage 25.

In many ways, Shamrock is the perfect opponent for Slice. With his good looks and muscular physique, he looks like what the casual fan imagines a fighter to look like. At the same time, his skills have eroded to the point that Slice should be able to knock him out rather quickly, just the way Ortiz did in their popular UFC series.

The winner, by the way, is supposed to square off against Rogers, and he’s been invited to be at ringside to scout out his opponent. No doubt, the EliteXC officials are expecting a Slice win, and they’re looking to take the opportunity to hype the Slice/Rogers match in front of a national audience.

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Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice at EliteXC on CBS