Dana White interested in match between Chuck Liddell and Kimbo Slice

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Dana White hints that Kimbo Slice-Chuck Liddell UFC fight could be possible
Published 4/14/2008 by Chewy at MMAdness
... UFC President Dana White admits that he’s open to the possibility of setting up a fight between former UFC light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell, and EliteXC star — and former Miami streetbrawler — Kimbo Slice. Two things have to happen first, however: Kimbo has to become a better fighter and he has to sign with promotion — White no longer cross promotes. That day might not be too far away. Sam Caplan reminds us that Slice inked a four-fight deal and his next bout against James Thompson in May will be the third under the existing contract. We know ...

Dana White hints that Kimbo Slice-Chuck Liddell UFC fight could be possible
Published 4/14/2008 by MMAmania at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
... UFC President Dana White admits that he’s open to the possibility of setting up a fight between former UFC light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell, and EliteXC star — and former Miami streetbrawler — Kimbo Slice. Two things have to happen first, however: Kimbo has to become a better fighter and he has to sign with promotion — White no longer cross promotes. That day might not be too far away. Sam Caplan reminds us that Slice inked a four-fight deal and his next bout against James Thompson in May will be the third under the existing ...

White Won’t Rule Out Liddell-Kimbo Showdown
Published 4/14/2008 by John Chandler at MMA on Tap
... accomplished amateur wrestler while Slice’s previous claim to fame was fighting in the streets of Miami. A win over James Thompson next month would be a victory over his most legitimate opponent to date. However Thompson still isn’t the type of fighter that will start getting people to take Slice and his skills seriously. Matchups against Brett Rogers and maybe even Ricco Rodriguez may come in time but is Kimbo ready to hit the ground? Time will tell. HT: Five Ounces of Pain