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It looks like Houston will be taking on Kimbo at the finale. Think we will see Kimbo get KO'd??
In a move that could strengthen the case for his rumored fight against Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, Houston Alexander will soon apply for a fighter license with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Ferguson was knocked out of the first round of "The Ultimate Fighter 10," which is currently airing on Spike TV, by Roy Nelson in episode No. 3.
Some reports suggested Ferguson (3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) would fight Alexander (9-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) at UFC 107 in Tennessee, but MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) reported earlier this month that Ferguson is instead expected to compete at the TUF 10 Finale a week prior.
MMAjunkie.com has learned that Alexander formally will apply for a license (in the special 35-and-older category) at a Nov. 4 NSAC hearing at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in Las Vegas.
The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale is slated for Dec. 5 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The event airs on Spike TV, and considering he's the driving force for this season's ratings records, Ferguson is expected to compete on the night's main card to help bolster rating for the live broadcast.
Alexander, a stand-up fighter with a steadily improving ground game, recently took a fight outside the UFC after three consecutive losses in the octagon. Alexander easily disposed of one-time UFC fighter Sherman Pendergarst in the co-main event of Adrenaline MMA IV in September with a first-round TKO. In fact, all but one of his nine pro wins have ended via strikes.
While the show's producers hinted at the possibility of Ferguson re-entering the "TUF 10" tournament field as an injury replacement, recent episodes have suggested that won't be the case.
The former bare-knuckle brawler and YouTube sensation was the biggest star of the now-defunct EliteXC promotion. Although eventually upset by late replacement by Seth Petruzelli at an October 2008 show, Ferguson remained a draw. However, he turned down potentially lucrative offers from major Japanese organizations and regional promotions in the U.S. to compete on "TUF." However, unlike his castmates, a hefty (non-"TUF") contract awaits him after the show.
The UFC has not officially announced an Alexander vs. Ferguson fight, but at least two spots remain on the TUF 10 Finale's televised main card. Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones and Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino have already been announced as televised fights, and the two show finalists will take a third spot. That leaves a spot for Alexander vs. Ferguson if signed.
MAIN CARD
•Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones
•Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino
•Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2
•Houston Alexander vs. Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson*
PRELIMINARY CARD
•Dennis Hallman vs. John Howard
•Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace
•Mark Bocek vs. Matt Veach
* - Not officially announced
Ferguson was knocked out of the first round of "The Ultimate Fighter 10," which is currently airing on Spike TV, by Roy Nelson in episode No. 3.
Some reports suggested Ferguson (3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) would fight Alexander (9-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) at UFC 107 in Tennessee, but MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) reported earlier this month that Ferguson is instead expected to compete at the TUF 10 Finale a week prior.
MMAjunkie.com has learned that Alexander formally will apply for a license (in the special 35-and-older category) at a Nov. 4 NSAC hearing at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in Las Vegas.
The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale is slated for Dec. 5 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The event airs on Spike TV, and considering he's the driving force for this season's ratings records, Ferguson is expected to compete on the night's main card to help bolster rating for the live broadcast.
Alexander, a stand-up fighter with a steadily improving ground game, recently took a fight outside the UFC after three consecutive losses in the octagon. Alexander easily disposed of one-time UFC fighter Sherman Pendergarst in the co-main event of Adrenaline MMA IV in September with a first-round TKO. In fact, all but one of his nine pro wins have ended via strikes.
While the show's producers hinted at the possibility of Ferguson re-entering the "TUF 10" tournament field as an injury replacement, recent episodes have suggested that won't be the case.
The former bare-knuckle brawler and YouTube sensation was the biggest star of the now-defunct EliteXC promotion. Although eventually upset by late replacement by Seth Petruzelli at an October 2008 show, Ferguson remained a draw. However, he turned down potentially lucrative offers from major Japanese organizations and regional promotions in the U.S. to compete on "TUF." However, unlike his castmates, a hefty (non-"TUF") contract awaits him after the show.
The UFC has not officially announced an Alexander vs. Ferguson fight, but at least two spots remain on the TUF 10 Finale's televised main card. Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones and Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino have already been announced as televised fights, and the two show finalists will take a third spot. That leaves a spot for Alexander vs. Ferguson if signed.
MAIN CARD
•Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones
•Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino
•Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2
•Houston Alexander vs. Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson*
PRELIMINARY CARD
•Dennis Hallman vs. John Howard
•Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace
•Mark Bocek vs. Matt Veach
* - Not officially announced
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