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Kimbo Slice is ready to make his TUF debut tonight in a fight with Roy Nelson, who is 13-4 in his career. This is by far the most anticipated and hyped fight ever in the TUF series. Fans have been waiting for this fight since the start of the show and Kimbo is one of the main reasons that the first episode broke previous TUF records for most watched show. This show however should be even bigger. The UFC is already advertising it as the biggest fight in the history of TUF and with the names involved it really is. Though this fight is prerecorded, the UFC has kept a tight leash on an information being leaked. This fight will pretty much make the show so they couldn’t have the results leaked to the public. Bedsides being a huge hit in the ratings this should actually be a good fight between two guys who have fought in big events before. I know I will be watching! Kimbo has a lot to prove after a embarrassing loss in his last fight, which could be a blessing in disguise if he does well on the show. Any way it should make for some good TV and I just can’t wait for this fight. Tune in to Spike TV tonight to watch.

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Football is finally here as the preseason kicked off with TO’s new team, Buffalo Billls, took on the Tennessee Titans. The starters didn’t play very long, but for what they did play they looked pretty good. LenDale White looked especially good, as he came into camp a lot lighter for the season. I think with him and Chris Johnson the Titans are going to have a very potent running game this season. TO also had a few catches in his debut for Buffalo. Its going to be a fun season to watch and I’m just glad that its finally here.

In golf, Tiger Woods was back at it again at the Bridgestone Invitational, dominating the field for his 70th career win. This was his 16th win in 30 World Golf Championship events for Woods and his 5th win this season. All is good for Woods but I have a feeling that he will be very disappointed if he doesn’t get a major win this season, 0-3 this season. He will get his chance this week at the PGA Championship at Hazeltine in Chaska, Minn. I think that Woods will finally get his major win there, although I have said that going into every major this season because of him winning a tournament a week before each. The pressure will be on Woods, but I have a feeling that he can handle it. We will see if he breaks through this week.

In UFC 101, Anderson Silva proved he is one of the best by dominating and even embarrassing former light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin. Silva was so confident in his skills that he even dropped his hands in front of Forrest then knocked him out as he lunged to hit him. Forrest was so embarrassed by this domination that he ran out the ring and into the locker room after the ref ended the fight. The only question is, who can beat this guy? After Saturday’s performance I’m not sure anyone can right now. I’ll be very interested to see who he will fight next, after Dan Henderson who is already his next fight. I think he is going to stay at light heavyweight so there is plenty of talent there to fight. B.J. Penn also looked good in his fight choking out Kenny Florian.

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After heavy talks with UFC, Fedor Emelianenko (number 1 ranked heavy weight in the world) has chosen to sign with Strikeforce instead. The company announced on Monday that he had signed a multi-fight agreement. In a press release Fedor said, “Strikeforce is a top fight promotion that houses some of the greatest fighters in the world. I am prepared to fight any of them.”

Fedor became a free agent after his former company Affliction had to cancel it’s up coming show and then its promoting company all together. When this happened it seemed like a sure fire bet that he would be joining UFC, and the fans would get a dream match-up with Fedor vs. Brock Lesnar, current UFC champ. And honestly, I was really getting excited thinking that it was going to happen. I guess Fedor just doesn’t want to fight in the UFC and I don’t know why unless he is scared. It can’t be a money thing because UFC could pay so much more Strikeforce with its PPV’s. The UFC could make Strikeforce go out of business if it wanted to by scheduling events on the same day and I have a feeling that Dana White, UFC President, just might be mad enough to do that now. White had this to say about the situation: “Fedor is a f—ing joke! He turns down a huge deal and the opportunity to face the best in the world to fight nobodies for no money!” White also addressed fans: “I feel sorry for the real fight fans. I wanted to make the deal, but it takes two and it is very obvious Fedor doesn’t want to fight the best, and doesn’t give a sh-t about the fans!”

I would have to strongly agree with Dana on this one. I know Fedor is still good but why wouldn’t he want to fight the best fighters to prove it. UFC is the best MMA promotion in the world right now, Strikeforce on the other hand will probably be out of business in a couple years. It’s like staying in the minor leagues because your doing well and not going to the major league to face better more competitive competition.

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If you’re a follower of mixed martial arts and the UFC, then you will definitely know Charles “Mask” Lewis.

Lewis, the co-founder of the MMA apparel Tapout, was killed in a  car accident yesterday when his Ferrari spun out of control and hit a pole.

It is said that that Lewis and a white Porsche were traveling at high speeds when he lost control. A woman passenger in Lewis’ car was ejected from the vehicle, but is in stable condition.

The driver of the white Porsche is being held on $1 million bond as the investigation continues.

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Want to see a grown man cry? Take a close look at the picture above. Those are tears welling up in that man’s eyes.

That there is the son of Kimbo Slice. Between the facial hair and the rainbow colored necklace, I’m going to put the range of age for him to be between 17 and 30, which means, he’s old enough to not cry like a little girl.

If you remember from this weekend, Kimbo was knocked out by Seth Petruzelli with a punch that couldn’t knock down a stack of cards. It was pretty embarrassing seeing how Petruzelli was merely a last minute fill-in. But with one slap and 15 seconds later, Kimbo was done.

Apparently Junior took the loss hard from this photo. Either he’s genuinely sad his father was beat by a man with pink hair, or he’s crying, watching his money train lay there on the mat.

Lets hope JR is holding up OK. I’m guessing the woman next to him is his mother. I wonder what’s going through her mind at this point. Maybe the banshee scream coming from JR is hurting her ears.

OK, I’ll stop raggin’ on the guy. I guess I’d cry too if my father got beat up by Tinkerbell.

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And the hits just keep on coming for Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Remember not too long ago, Mr. Jackson went on a rampage on a California freeway, striking multiple cars. Well, after all the tests, the police found no alcohol or drugs in his system and released him on bail. To think he would even do all the damage he did sober is what’s suprising. Maybe he has taken too many knees to the head.

Just when he thought he might have been in the clear, the situation has taken a turn.

One of the people Jackson struck that day, Holli Griggs, has now suffered a miscarriage. Jackson has yet to be sued and Griggs has yet to file any charges, but I’m sure we haven’t heard the end of this story.

This hasn’t been Jackson’s year. First he loses his UFC title belt and now this. It should be interesting to watch this all unfold.

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It’s not just a catchy name.

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson apparently went on a rampage last night. But he didn’t wreak havoc in the ring. Oh no.  It was in the streets of Costa Mesa.

The former UFC champ was arrested last night for felony evading, hit and run and reckless driving and is now being held in an Orange County jail, with bail set at $25,000.

Apparently Rampage rammed his 2008 Ford truck through at least one car and is possibly linked to two other car collision on the freeway.  This was only after police tried to pull him over, when they noticed his truck was weaving in traffic with a flat tire. But Rampage carried on, hoping to get away. Eventually colliding with a car and ending up on the sidewalk, where police arrested him with guns drawn.

What gets me is why this man would try to get away in the first place. First, he’s not going to make it too far with a flat tire. And second, the truck he was driving was pretty easy to distinguish. He has an image of himself on the driver and passenger side doors of his truck.

Way to keep a low profile.

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I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this on 100% Injury Rate this morning. But sure enough, the Iceman himself is dressed as a little boy scout in the movie, “The Postman Always Rings Twice.”

Check it out below.

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