Professional mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice died suddenly on Monday at age 42 He last fought at Bellator 149 on Feb. 19 in Houston, Texas. In the first round both fighters would become fatigued, leading to a very uneventful fight. Dawg Fight, arguably one of the most insane films to come out of the Sunshine State as of late, is now available to stream on Netflix. Where: Toyota Center, Houston At one point in the second round, McCarthy stood Slice up from full mount. Kimbo Slice is just a clown,” says former UFC champion Ricco Rodriguez. Harris was so tired he couldn't raise his arms, which allowed a lumbering Slice to take free shots at his chin. Light heavyweight Linton Vassell (16-5) defeated former champion Emanuel Newton (25-10-1) by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27) in a rematch of their 2014 title fight. That didn't happen with Kimbo. He hit me one time, and I looked right in his face and I saw his confidence leave his body. Kimbo Slice (white trunks) reacts after defeating Dada 5000 during the third round of their fight at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center. You done made it. I'm doing this because it needs to be done. The fact that Kimbo Slice's name is more renowned in streetfighting lore than Bellator 149 opponent Dhafir "Dada 5000" Harris was by design, according to Harris, and the reason behind their beef. By the second round, the 265-pound Harris could barely throw a punch, and the ones he managed seemed to have very little on them. Campos nearly knocked Guillard out in the opening seconds of the fight, as he dropped him during an exchange in the pocket. Harris says he participated in two brawls similar to those that made Slice famous, but footage of the better one disappeared. Pineda's right eye was badly swollen by the end. KIMBO SLICE ESPN DOCUMENTARY DISC 3 Nelson Alexander Mitrione DISC 4 STREET FIGHTS Adryan Big D Big Mac + Afropuff Bouncer Chico Rasta Gannon DISC 5 … Professional mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice died suddenly on Monday. According to their side, Harris was scheduled to fight multiple times with a camera crew present but backed out of each one. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) turned in a dominant third round to claim a split-decision win (29-27, 29-28, 28-29) over Daniel Pineda (21-12). "I wish it could have been a little different," Slice said. Professional mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice died suddenly on Monday. You know as well as I know my friend, this s--- is not getting out of the first round. If it was against anybody else, I wouldn't have taken it.". (0:59). Cooper Neill for ESPN The finish came under a chorus of boos. He showed no cosmetic signs of damage, but did absorb several left hands from Harris. Guillard eventually survived after being taken down and got his jab going. I've never seen my own footage. The documentary “Dawg Fight” chronicles the rise of Dhafir Harris both as competitor and a promoter in the South Florida backyard fight scene. He flattened out Newton and landed hard punches to the side of his head. The end came at 1:32 of the third round as referee John McCarthy called off the heavyweight fight after an exhausted Harris (2-1) collapsed to the canvas following a punch from Slice (6-2) that didn't appear to connect. Professional mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice died suddenly on Monday. During an open workout earlier this week, Harris turned heads with his lack of technique while hitting pads. Whenever he got into a vehicle, he knew exactly what he was getting himself into.". Both Slice and Imber have refuted Harris' claims. HOUSTON -- Kimbo Slice is an Internet sensation. Your review may be edited for content. The rise of Kimbo Slice With the recent death of Kimbo Slice E:60 takes a look back at his path from backyard brawler to MMA superstar. I'm still in the hood. They are both big, bearded, tattooed men -- with a long history related to backyard brawls. There were people telling [Slice's manager, Mike Imber] to invest in me, but they were focused on Kimbo. Years before Billy Corben's documentary "Dawg Fight" shined a light on the culture of Miami street fighting, the character of Kimbo Slice provided an unforgettable introduction. Harris counter claims that yes, he did refuse to fight on one occasion, but only because the fight was put together last minute and he had suspicions Imber brought him in to lose. ESPN includes a link to a documentary feature they produced and gives search terms to find famous Kimbo fights on YouTube. I'm doing better, you know what I'm saying, and it's about to get better but my mentality is still of a savage. Kimbo Slice was leaving a club in Hollywood with an array of sexy ladies... but the dude was doing it all IN THE NAME OF PORN. Shamrock (28-16-2) will also appear on Friday's card, in a headlining spot against fellow icon Royce Gracie (14-2-3), in their third meeting overall and first since 1995. There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. Newton has now lost three in a row. Prior to Bellator's offer of Slice, Harris wasn't even training MMA anymore -- and doesn't have high aspirations of fighting beyond Friday. 0 /5000 Harris, the focus of a 2015-released documentary "Dawg Fight," suffered his first professional loss. He hit me with his best shots, and I'm still good. When: Friday To just about any observer, it's a bit of a circus. "What was good for the gander wasn't good for the goose," Harris told ESPN.com. The win improves Vassell's career mark in Bellator to 5-2. Last year, Deadline announced a film about bare-knuckle fighter Kimbo Slice, titled Backyard Legend.. McCarthy was forced to separate them numerous times due to inactivity. Kevin Ferguson (February 8, 1974 – June 6, 2016), better known as Kimbo Slice, was a Bahamian mixed martial artist, boxer, professional wrestler and occasional actor.He became noted for mutual combat street fights which were spread across the Internet, leading Rolling Stone to … Regardless of where the truth lies, there are unmistakable signs of bad blood between the two -- which is why they were booked to fight in the co-main event of Bellator MMA"s latest "tent-pole" event, Bellator 149, at Toyota Center on Friday night (Spike TV/ESPN Deportes, 9 p.m. They've got it locked away.". According to one side of the story, that was always by design. The reason, in Harris' opinion, was that his emergence would have been bad for Slice. Cooper Neill for ESPN The finish came under a chorus of boos. Gary Shaw talks to fight correspondent Marcos Villegas about Nick Diaz wanting to box and what happened to Kimbo Slice. The fight was sloppy and even drew some wild accusations it was fixed, but it was a tremendous success -- setting a new promotional viewership record with 1.58 million average viewers. That said, Harris, who is a 3.5-to-1 betting underdog, said he understands odds are against him -- but the opportunity to set the record straight, according to his version of the facts, should be enough to will him to victory on Friday. Sanchez, 25, struggled with Pineda's offensive grappling at times, but unquestionably landed the more efficient offense in the 150-pound catchweight bout. Kimbo Slice (white trunks) reacts after defeating Dada 5000 during the third round of their fight at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center. The fact that Kimbo Slice's name is more renowned in streetfighting lore than Bellator 149 opponent Dhafir "Dada 5000" Harris was by design, according to Harris, and the reason behind their beef. He earned a first-round knockout over Ken Shamrock in his promotional debut in June. Lightweight Derek Campos (16-6) battered Melvin Guillard (32-16-2) with punches along the fence, eventually prompting referee Don Turnage to step in for a TKO finish at 0:32 of the second round. Harris, 38, who hasn't fought professionally since 2011, landed a fair share of punches in the bout, but he was visibly winded early in the first round. Slice, whose birth name was Kevin Ferguson, had been hospitalized near his home in Coral Springs, Florida, earlier in the day for undisclosed reasons, ESPN reported. "I turned to this dude at the last event and told him, 'Don't forget, bro. "I know what I'm up against," Harris said. Harris has never reached a similar status. The two leaned on one another, exhausted, throughout. Harris was so tired he couldn't ET). In the middle round, Newton was docked a point for kneeing Vassell in the groin. "I probably would have been done if it wasn't for this call. "It only takes one punch. Dhafir "Dada 5000" Harris is not. He scored punches from top position in the second and third rounds and hurt Pineda late on the feet. The former UFC veteran never recovered after getting hit again early the next round, and appeared out on his feet for a while before the stoppage. The Miami native was taken out of the cage by stretcher, but Bellator officials said he was able to sit and receive oxygen shortly after going backstage. The finish came under a chorus of boos. 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The BeginningThe Early Days Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris became a public figure as a YouTube personality from the underground world of backyard fighting. Harris was never knocked down from any of the shots, but the culmination of them eventually took an effect and he collapsed awkwardly in a heap. Slice (5-2) is coming off a comeback knockout win against now 52-year-old Ken Shamrock in June. Kimbo Slice's fate would have been the same thing. HOUSTON -- It wasn't pretty, but Kimbo Slice knocked out streetfighting rival Dhafir "Dada 5000" Harris on Friday night in the co-main event of Bellator 149. An exhausted Kimbo Slice knocks out Dada 5000 in the third round after a slow and lethargic fight between the streetfighting rivals. The 42-year-old Slice didn't look much better. I'm not an MMA fighter. ESPN includes a link to a documentary feature they produced and gives search terms to find famous Kimbo fights on YouTube. He'll take your spot,'" Harris said. His only loss in the promotion came against former champion Pat Curran. Sanchez moves to 5-1 in the Bellator cage. Guillard, 32, is now 2-5 with one no contest in his last seven appearances. KIMBO SLICE VS DADA 5000 (BELLATOR 149) That no-contest decision took place at Bellator 149, where he faced childhood friend, turned bitter rival Kimbo Slice, in a highly publicized match. Newton won their bout in the final round with a rear-naked choke, but was mostly shut down in the second meeting. To beat me you've got to kill me, and I don't think he wants it that bad. Kimbo Slice (white trunks) reacts after defeating Dada 5000 during the third round of their fight at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center. ET. They went to high school together and maintained a relationship afterward. Cooper Neill for ESPN The finish came under a chorus of boos. M'Baku from Black Panther, known in real life as Winston Duke, will play Kimbo Slice in the upcoming film about the fighter's life. Slice, who is also from Miami, could barely stand during his post-fight interview. "He had people around him saying, 'Yo, Kimbo, you better watch that dude. I'm a brawler. "I've been focusing on my community, building other guys who thought they could be the next Kimbo," said Harris, who still resides in the same Miami suburb. Slice is now 2-0 in Bellator. Campos snaps a two-fight skid. An ESPN documentary on Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith’s remarkable recovery from his gruesome leg injury in 2018 premiered Friday on ESPN… "I fought for them a few times underground. "I started seeing a change, to the point they were trying to get me physically hurt. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. MMA Heavyweight Sensation Kimbo Slice is seen during the Workout/Media Day with Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano at the Legends Mixed Martial Arts Training Center on … Ahead of Bellator 149, tempers flare during Kimbo Slice and Dada 5000's press conference. He was virtually unknown before the release of "Dawg Fight" last year, a look-back documentary that focused on his role as a promoter of backyard fights years ago. Harris told reporters he looked bad intentionally. Kimbo Slice-Dada 5000 Result Overturned to No Contest by Texas Commission Dada 5000: I Died in Cage, Saw Spirit Leave My Body at Bellator 149 … The fight actually went to the ground numerous times, either by Slice takedowns or essentially by Harris willingly falling over to get a rest. Like, ask me to go somewhere and then already have a fight set up. Harris grew up in the same poverty-stricken Miami suburb as Slice. According to Harris, he could have achieved the same notoriety as Slice but efforts were made to prevent it. RELATED VIDEO > Finally: Kimbo vs. Shamrock (Conspiracy Documentary) “I don't think it's a secret that Kimbo Slice brings the fight. Shamrock and Gracie are a combined 101 years old. Slice's Internet fight videos have generated millions of views and he has drawn massive television ratings as a mixed martial artist in several promotions. I'm still living where you came from. "But hard work and the victory was ours.". Please do not use ALL CAPS. UFC's Jorge Masvidal reminisces about that time in Kimbo Slice's Backyard.#JorgeMasvidal #ufc #mma Harris hasn't fought since 2011. The only reason I'm out here is because it's Kimbo. Of course, the major difference is just about everyone knows Slice, whose birth name is Kevin Ferguson. "Kimbo was turning pro in 2007, so I said, 'Let me be the new face of the backyard.'