@@fdsafsgrgsdg242 the 90's mma scene was off the hook man ,just about zero hype and headhunting each other all day...and the guys touched gloves even with the early lead
We have OG Tank here. Past his prime and fighting for glory even though his days are done. I admire him fighting Kimbo knowing he only had a chance by a B52 KO shot from the ether. Much respect to Tank's legacy.
I just watched a little documentary on Abbott. He did not look anywhere near the same guy here . . yeah, maybe it was the blow to the back of the head.
@@roningaijin7701, Tank Abbott was too lazy and fat, he lost from a swift victory, he was conditioned to fight but couldn’t live up to the hype, he’s a loser lmfao 🤣
Tank in his prime vs Kimbo in his prime would have been a good fight. You can tell by Tank’s manerrisms and body language he knew he was done before they met at the center of the ring.
Tank in his prime would’ve most definitely beat Kimbo. No disrespect to Kimbo but Tank looked like a fat, out of shape old man by this time. He didn’t even look like he wanted to b there. It’s a shame because it could’ve been a real good fight.
@@stickfigureproducts I think he did fine honestly. He was an old man going against trained guys half his age. He did a great job. Went further than most guys in fighting will ever go.
1:36: Tank walks back to his corner 1:37 Tank receives notification from cornerman "THE MC RIB IS BACK" 1:38 Tank replies "IM TAKING A DIVE. 2:07 Tank takes dive 2:18 Doctor asks Tank "ARE YOU OK " Tank replies " YES, THE MC RIB IS BACK"
Say what you will the guys a fukin legend from the defining era man tanks a fukin hero in my books couse he gave and he took end of story American legend
I remember paying for this fight. First MMA fight I ever really watched and the first PPV I ever paid for. Took them longer to walk to the ring. Tank was a beast back in the day but at this time Kimbo was superior. 2 great fighters. RIP to Kimbo Slice.
Kimbo and Tank were both huge fighters with so much personality, that really is what got this sport off the ground. Both of these fellas will be missed in the ring and rip kimbo.
I dont think some of you realize how old Kimbo slice was when he first started fighting in ufc. In this fight Abbott was probably only a few years older than kimbo.
Kimbo was one of the most underpaid, most entertaining fighters out there. He was electric and full of fight. Loved watching his street fights league before he went pro. RIP KS
He didn't well at all once against anyone with skills and training, some promotions just put him in these types of matches to make quick money, but he was never a contender. But, look at how fast that man could LEARN! Had he got into actually training etc when he was a young man, would be unstoppable. His legend in the streets grew so big to make him world famous, so nothing but respect rip kimbo
He didn't cheat? He died from congestive heart failure from 2 decades of using nandrolone. He fought an old Tank the 90s Tank would destroy this bum. Didn't Kimbo get knocked out by a off duty cop that ended his career Gtfoh
@Greg Sieracki I gave ya a like because of your comment, but mostly because you spelled ‘lose’ correctly, not like an asshole.. thank you for your literary knowledge, Sir
@@potatochips6039 Uh yea, he didn't have he didn't have the proper training that they had. Had he been training like the others then he woulda have been pretty good. He had a great chin and natural talent. But hard work will always beat talent
Fucktard, ref was doing his job, can't hit at the back of the head, Kimbo did it multiple times, second time he stopped it because the mouthpiece was out and laying in the octagon. If he holds the fight fighters need to go to their corner, he didnt. You just a casual who knows nothing but thinks he knows it all. Gtfo.
@@nolongermyrealname7554 I mean, Tank had always been a mostly technique free, easily gassed, slugger relying on a big shot to win matches. Backyard boxing Kimbo Slice always fought more like a modern pro than Tank ever had.
MMA is a lot more watered down and glamorized now than it was then. I was I think 15 when this fight happened. Kind of miss when MMA was a low key sport not a lot of people really followed it, blows my mind how massive it has become due to social media and how much edge it's lost because of that.
I always loved watching Tank fight win or lose before all the rules came in. Never was a big kimbo slice fan. Didn’t know he died from a heart attack. RIP
Yes sir. That's y the youngins run the UFC. I was a bar tender at a biker dive for a wile and saved a few drunk old timers before they went outside with those youngings
People always talk about how much they love Tank and how good he was in his prime. But honestly, he was never very good though. Any time he went up against someone decent he lost, even in the early UFC days. He was just one of the first to make a name and he definitely was always willing to fight anybody anywhere. So everyone remembers him as being better than he was. But if he did not win in the first 2 minutes he never had a chance because he ran out of gas
You're obviously a child many ufc even Today end pretty quick he had way more skill than Kimbo . Kimbo always fought people way smaller and sometimes lost lol Tank only lost to people who were very big and skilled like Dan severan or Frye please educate yourself
@@smallville4351 first of all u didn't he did but he obviously had enough skills to be one if the top fighters In early ufc which had very little rules . Thanks for proving your a normie
Kimbo ALWAYS could punch! His hand speed and power for being a relative newbie to the fight game was very impressive. His problem in this sport was an overall lack of well-roundedness. He was late to the game and when he moved passed old bar fighters he couldn't adjust. Sad how he died because I truly believe that he was genuinely a good person. His son is doing well and I hope he can be proud. RIP Kimbo.
Yup, they trained him wrong when he tried going pro. They focused on his strengths instead of working on his stamina and grappling, but he was a beast at fights like these stand up slug feats though. I mean "Tank" has earned that name but this was over quick.
He never had any cardio. We knew he couldn’t become a black belt in bjj in a year, but he definitely could have run 3-5 miles a day and hit the bag another hour. His stamina was terrible in all his fights.
@@clintperkinson2681 Don't forget what he died from...he had heart and kidney failure. He wasn't young when he started in elite XC . Having a bad heart will absolutely affect your cardio. He died rather quickly so he must have had these issues for longer than it was known. I believe that was a major factor on his lack of cardio. Plus on the street he really didn't need it. And it takes time to get in elite shape. Also he had a ton of muscle that NEEDS tons of oxygen to be functional and explosive! Not the best combination. He needed to get guys out of there in the first round similar to vitor belfort. If not, they slowly started to drown!
@@gabevillarreal96 I know why he died. It’s a shame they couldn’t diagnose him with it sooner. I’m sure he had untreated high blood pressure which led to this. There are many signs/symptoms of this problem before people die from it.
Not a chance. Prime or not, someone was getting knocked out that 1st round. There was no way 2 brawlers like them stop swinging long enough to make it more than a few mins let alone a full 3 rounds
Tank was a strong player with powerful attacks But here kimbo came up as an experienced fighter to hit him with great accuracy Kimbo's strength and his perfect timing made him a star player Apart from tank he had another fighter in the ring with whom he definitely wanted to fight with and that was Referee 😁😁😁😁 1:07 First time Referee pushed kimbo 1:15 Second time Referee took him 1:21 Kimbo's looks as wasn't happy with Referee 1:29 Kimbo's Deadly Looks 1:38 His aggression against Referee 1:42 Referee tried to push him again and Kimbo caught his hand And afterwards Kimbo made sure to destroy tank with a blow Kimbo you will always be remembered 👌👌
Tank and Kimbo were both old fighters with the same fight IQ. The only difference was Kimbo was more determined to get to the place where Tank had already been. Would've been cool to see them go at it during their prime.
Not sure what his deal was in regards to getting started sooner. RUclips was the only reason he ever became known, didn't have the money to Train maybe? All of the legit trainers didn't think he had enough talent to to invest their time into him? Never really heard why he didn't pursue something sooner.
Never really noticed it until watching his matches recently. But Kimbo fights as a respectable street fighter. As in he will waits for his opponent to stand after knockdowns, doesn't kick a man when he's down and doesn't do extra damage if it's not needed. I respect the way this guy fights, too bad we lost him.
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“Which version of tank will we get? Sherman or septic” announcer killed me with that line. 😂
If you're watching this in 2021, You are a true MMA Fan and I salute you!
I remember this fight. I forgot how lit the crowd was!
I dont know shit about MMA, this came in my recommended. But thanks I guess
O yeah
THIS BUD IS FOR YOU!!!!
@@fdsafsgrgsdg242 the 90's mma scene was off the hook man ,just about zero hype and headhunting each other all day...and the guys touched gloves even with the early lead
We have OG Tank here. Past his prime and fighting for glory even though his days are done. I admire him fighting Kimbo knowing he only had a chance by a B52 KO shot from the ether. Much respect to Tank's legacy.
Meh prolly less glory, more paycheck
No offense but even tank in his prime wouldn't beat kimbo.kimbo actually knew how to fight and move his head,tank just swung wild punches
@@prestonmcmahon3176 I disagree Tank in his prime would have picked up Kimbo and slammed him on his head. Tank in his prime could bench 600lbs.
@@prestonmcmahon3176 Kimbo slice was trash and fought people way smaller, he lost to a fat cop and a dude with pink hair 🤦♀️😹
@@troymcclure681 Which one were you? Pink hair or fat cop? I mean, you must base this on beating Kimbo, right?
Tank was out of his prime but still has heart till the end Salute to both warriors 😊
Tank was getting beat down in his prime
Tank never belonged in MMA at any point in his "career."
forget about that even if you are in your prime if you get hit on the back of the head which is illegal you are KC in no time!!!
I just watched a little documentary on Abbott. He did not look anywhere near the same guy here . . yeah, maybe it was the blow to the back of the head.
Tank didnt have heart in this fight. See him lay down at the end? Ha
If this was the tank Abbott from 1995 it would've been a much better fight. Tank was just getting a pay day here.
Kimbo was too after his prime here
Too me it looks like Kimbo trains often and Abbott hadn't fought in a long time. Plus kimbo just looks more skilled
Nah, Abbott is just too weak, he lost lmfao!
@@brocklesnar3802 yeah he lost, he's 43 here and way past his prime. You never saw him in the early 90s git so you wouldn't know.
@@roningaijin7701, Tank Abbott was too lazy and fat, he lost from a swift victory, he was conditioned to fight but couldn’t live up to the hype, he’s a loser lmfao 🤣
Tank in his prime vs Kimbo in his prime would have been a good fight. You can tell by Tank’s manerrisms and body language he knew he was done before they met at the center of the ring.
Yeah tank looks old too in this. I agree in their hayday these two would have went to war
Tank would have hurt em I think
Cause kimbo was a boxer I think tank would have took em to the ground
Tank would have wiped the floor with kimbo. Go watch his fights with sevren and frye.
Tank in his prime would’ve most definitely beat Kimbo. No disrespect to Kimbo but Tank looked like a fat, out of shape old man by this time. He didn’t even look like he wanted to b there. It’s a shame because it could’ve been a real good fight.
It's a shame. Tank in his prime with Kimbo would of been alot more interesting. Tank was old and hurting at this time
WA WA WAH
fat and slow with no skills and a glass jaw versus in shape and fast with some skills and a coconut skull
@@theodorebenton1550 I don't get it
Whatever he has no boxing skills kimbo is a good boxer watch his street vids he out boxes everybody rip slice
@@invisibleman7971 thats why I said boxing you dope. Tank in his prime would slammed Kimbo on his back like a turtle
Imagine what kind of match up these two would have had in the early days of UFC
RIP Kimbo
Kimbo waited and made sure to hit him on the front of his face after that warning. 🤣
yes true
Good sportsmanship
Yeahhhh true and tank was already knocked silly i thought it was over at that point but ref allowed him to recover!
Every punch was purposely aimed at the target. No wild swinging.
Kimbo lit his ass up hahah
RIP Kimbo. He was a great fighter and a nice man. Kimbo shall be missed very much
21 likes in 2021
The toughest guys are usually the nicest.
@@fonzgoose2279 Fact !!
good guy.. but a great "street" fighter. against trained professionals he was iffy
@@stickfigureproducts I think he did fine honestly. He was an old man going against trained guys half his age. He did a great job. Went further than most guys in fighting will ever go.
I loved those backyard brawls, I still watch them! RIP Kimbo! One and Only!! 💎
1:36: Tank walks back to his corner
1:37 Tank receives notification from cornerman
"THE MC RIB IS BACK"
1:38 Tank replies "IM TAKING A DIVE.
2:07 Tank takes dive
2:18 Doctor asks Tank "ARE YOU OK " Tank replies " YES, THE MC RIB IS BACK"
5 0r 6 good licks from kimbo and you say dive?give yur head a shake
2:29 eating said Mc Rib
Lmao for real hella saucy and all
Say what you will the guys a fukin legend from the defining era man tanks a fukin hero in my books couse he gave and he took end of story American legend
And don’t forget a American Legend that loves his Mc Ribb
You could see the exact moment kimbo was “feelin it”. Now I’ve got to go back and watch some old kimbo street fight footage!
He's a lot bigger in those old videos...built for combat
Tank just wants it to end so he can make it to happy hour on time.
Hahahaha so much truth in that comment!
227 THUMBS UP MUST BE ON TO SOMETHING.
His day job is bouncing down at the chick&switch.
Hahahaha, so true. I used to see him around Huntington Beach all the time.
To tank Some beers
RIP Kimbo, great warrior, tank wasnt in his best times.
According to Tank, he was just fine and dandy, so...?
I remember paying for this fight. First MMA fight I ever really watched and the first PPV I ever paid for. Took them longer to walk to the ring. Tank was a beast back in the day but at this time Kimbo was superior. 2 great fighters. RIP to Kimbo Slice.
Tank was a shame of fighter( unfortunally). No technic, no cardio,just right hook!!
@@andrealettich A brawler
@@KayGeee86 yes
Tank is my my all time favorite UFC fighter , that being said he was about 10 years past his sell by date at that point.
@@nadagainagain4987 whitout cardio.. he gassed out in 2 minuts but nice personality
Kimbo and Tank were both huge fighters with so much personality, that really is what got this sport off the ground. Both of these fellas will be missed in the ring and rip kimbo.
Look at some of tanks old fights though he reminded me alot of kimbo like back in 95 97 when he was young he was a beast
Tank was here first
@@bryanfrombuffalo7685 secktic thank haha haha well done partner
@Tom B He was over rate for sure, but he was better than Kimbo I think. Peak vs peak.
I dont think some of you realize how old Kimbo slice was when he first started fighting in ufc. In this fight Abbott was probably only a few years older than kimbo.
@@dachamp232 Dude, Tank is born in 1965. Kimbo in 1974. That is more than "a few" years. In sports that's an entire generation.
I still cant believe he is gone! Thank you Kimbo for sharing your talent with the world!
What talent???
@@tomhearns143brawling
@@tomhearns143is this a joke? You must clearly not know who Kimbo was or never knew what he did
Kimbo was one of the most underpaid, most entertaining fighters out there. He was electric and full of fight. Loved watching his street fights league before he went pro. RIP KS
It was just too bad he had that bad knee. Everyone just punished it to death instead of actually fighting him.
He didn't well at all once against anyone with skills and training, some promotions just put him in these types of matches to make quick money, but he was never a contender. But, look at how fast that man could LEARN! Had he got into actually training etc when he was a young man, would be unstoppable. His legend in the streets grew so big to make him world famous, so nothing but respect rip kimbo
@@codybuffoord3172 the man was in his late 30s with no training
@@runedarkwarrior I know. That's what I meant by saying what if he has training and all that. But he didn't, so he basically sucked
@@codybuffoord3172 he had natural talent and beat most the people he faced. Why mention what we already know.
It's on my recommended list after 11 years lol.
Had to remind us that Kimbo was a fucking monster!
Cause u werent ready to see this
how shocking that must be
I just got reminded lol what a monster!!!
It's on mine after 12
Part two: Kimbo vs The Ref of this fight
😂😂😂
Pablo Americano dude he is dead. How the fuck can he fight
dan hunt dang my bad bro. You right.
dan hunt I thought maybe a “Back from the Dead: Kimbo VS the Ref”
Would’ve been a cool title.
@@onlyme436 dada5000 killed him
Still here in 2022. I'm from Miami. Slice was a legend. Those hands were fast AF. Tank was old her but GD
Take a moment to listen to some Tank long form interviews. He’s a lot more thoughtful than one might think. Thanks.
I guess Kimbo did in fact have mo game than a wildlife reserve..
With wit like that, it's just so hard to believe that commentator isn't doing side-by-side on all top primetime broadcasts......
@caffeinated racist 1.5, maybe 2? I'm so thankful every day I don't feel the butthurt like you who do..
caffeinated racist it’s literally a fucking joke
More game than Family Double Dare!
He had more game than Parker Bros.
Kimbo didnt cheat he just not used to fighting with rules.
Cheat? Who said he cheated!
He didn't cheat? He died from congestive heart failure from 2 decades of using nandrolone. He fought an old Tank the 90s Tank would destroy this bum. Didn't Kimbo get knocked out by a off duty cop that ended his career Gtfoh
What is there to cheat.
@@reptileguy8458 tank said on an interview said he hit him on the back off the head
Even if he isn't used to it he still cheated
LMAO!! Tank got obliterated and humiliated on his own game. The swing for the fences and hopes it lands lol.
Heroes are remembered but legends never die. RIP Kimbo!
But... He is dead.
@@ThomasfromDenmark1 the legend of him isn't smartass
@Rob Lynch Legend: an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field. Yeah, he was a legend.
Kimbo was neither and now he is dead, taken out not by a formidable warrior, but a bum ticker
Low standards, buddy
"Sherman or Septic?" Classic
Yeah I think that slipped past a lot of people, funny as hell🤪
I remember Tank Abbott fighting and always putting on a good show, whether win or lose!
@Greg Sieracki I gave ya a like because of your comment, but mostly because you spelled ‘lose’ correctly, not like an asshole.. thank you for your literary knowledge, Sir
@@Spontaneous72 don't tell me ur one of those grammar police assholes!
Brian Mr Niceguy oh, now you’re the NICE GUY. Sounds like you’re confused... it’s okay sweetie
Greg Sieracki I member
good show.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. he looked like a real LOSER.
If you're watching this in 2022, you're a real MMA fan and I salute you! 🔥
Kimbo never said no to a fight , warrior!!
Good video quality. Thanks for the upload.
Man Kimbo was a beast I still watching a lot of his fights I love it, the man is a Legend!
R.I.P. Kimbo!
Azz mc. Legend in back yard. If placed in the mma world as a kid Kimbo would be one of the greatest.
Roel Jetten lol kimbo was a bitch fought a bunch of nobodies to promote himself and look like a beast...once he fought pros lol game over
Kimbo was a bum
@@grahamhensser9294 lol
@@potatochips6039 Uh yea, he didn't have he didn't have the proper training that they had. Had he been training like the others then he woulda have been pretty good. He had a great chin and natural talent. But hard work will always beat talent
I remember this like it was yesterday. Geez the time flies.
"They actually touched gloves"
Well yeah, I'm sure Tank respects Kimbo throwing his mouth piece away. That was (reckless, but) gangsta
Respect to both men. RIP Kimbo Slice
The ref was asking for a whooping himself
Hell yeah. To this day , watching this I still get P.O.'d at that ref. He was a damn nuisance
Exactly,that ref was stupid.Back off and let them fight.Pointing his fingers in their faces like hes on a major power trip.Back off.
Cheating ass Ref
Trying to extend the fight, ufc was happy about it, got a few more sec out of it
Fucktard, ref was doing his job, can't hit at the back of the head, Kimbo did it multiple times, second time he stopped it because the mouthpiece was out and laying in the octagon. If he holds the fight fighters need to go to their corner, he didnt. You just a casual who knows nothing but thinks he knows it all. Gtfo.
"Sherman or Septic" MY DAMN JAW HURTS FROM LAUGHING.
That was good ‘Sherman or septic!’
Rest In Peace Kimbo. That man will forever be a legend
For what?
@@Soulrollsdeep Banging people out.
🤣🤣🤣 he was trash
@@russellcheng8992 he wasnt pro yet he gave a og like tank abbot a good fight. Literally came on from back yard fights if i remember correctly
@@nolongermyrealname7554 I mean, Tank had always been a mostly technique free, easily gassed, slugger relying on a big shot to win matches. Backyard boxing Kimbo Slice always fought more like a modern pro than Tank ever had.
1:59 that uppercut lifted him onto his feet haha
@Kool Hggg either way, still got his ass rock'd lol
MMA is a lot more watered down and glamorized now than it was then. I was I think 15 when this fight happened. Kind of miss when MMA was a low key sport not a lot of people really followed it, blows my mind how massive it has become due to social media and how much edge it's lost because of that.
Tank said to the ref, "I'm ok, just let me lay here for a minute " 😆 🤣 😂
Tank couldn't find that floor fast enough 😂😂😂😂
I never saw tank win a single match.
@@mrbubetube he was unstoppable in 97. Then he went to pro wrestling and went to shit.
Cake: I’ll have another slice
UFC: Slice has you
That's mr. T from from the eighties he pull that thing off his head and put around his back of his head in his chin
"The only question is what kind of tank will we see, Sherman or septic".... That was savage af.
I love Kimbo's back yard fights. RIP 🙏
Back in the day Tank was one of my favorite MMA fighter, I would have liked to see him put up more of a fight.
He's too busy fighting diabetes and his AARP insurance companies
The fact that one of these guys is alive is the biggest surprise.
kewltony how
Kimbo was an athlete....what's your point ? He died through an illness
@@chrisbeddows7099 He died from roids
@@dl30wpb I thought it was heart failure
@@chrisbeddows7099 lol roids and drugs caused that
Maaaaaaan this takes me back!
Remember when tank 1st went to the ufc, loved it. Been a fan for over 25yrs out of my 43.
This just got recommended to me today lmao....RIP KIMBO!
When the fuck did he die?
@@burntrubberballs I think 2015..2016...
@@burntrubberballs 2015
Ahh spewin he's died, how? What a tough man love that fight!!!!
Sameeeee
Kimbo Rest His Soul . He had just started being a Student of the Game. When he died
And was already a great fighter
Lol
Steroids is what killed him.
@@buddywilliams5650 think he had a heart attack ... Steroids didn't help it though.
@@buddywilliams5650 this q town buddy williams ? 🤔
Kimbo Slice had 3 sons named: Kevin Jr., Kevin ll, and Kevlar. Kevin Jr was a profighter fighting under the name 'Baby Slice".
"Which tank will we see tonight? Sherman or Septic?!?" 🤣🤣🤣
Tank was like "Huh? I'm done! Ref?"
And that's what you call passing the torch. RIP kimbo. Tank you're still a bad ass, and you're both are legends in your own rights.
Legends at the neighborhood 7-11?
I always loved watching Tank fight win or lose before all the rules came in. Never was a big kimbo slice fan. Didn’t know he died from a heart attack. RIP
That was brutal. Two legends!
There never be another miss u Kim 🙏R.I.P IN THE HALLS OF WARRIORS 🇺🇲🇺🇸👍
Great striker and Greater human being, fought to feed his family and raise his children right.. R.I.P. Kimbo
He was grand! I wish he was still here, for he was actually a very cool cat!
Hell yeah, first watch of the new year 2022!
That combo to the back of the head, though 👀
When overhype's collide!
I loved kimbo back yard fighs' great fighter RIP
Can't wait for the rematch!
Wow. Not at all what I was expecting. What a beast
RIP KIMBO SLICE. GONE TOO SOON BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
kimbo should have imitated him on the ground like tank did in his first fight.
Tank was past his prime you're obviously a Kimbo nut hugger Kimbo lost to a fat cop and a dude with pink hair lmao
The only think that nobody can ever beat out of Tank is a ounce of humility and I gotta admit I kind of respect his arrogant dedication.
And in 2022 I salute you even more ;)
It’s crazy that kimbo just walked him down like that
It's a shame this didn't happen in tanks prime.
He was a good 10 years past it here. Would've been a different fight.
Oh well
I remember this. Tank was old then and outta shape. I salute these 2 warriors
Short but still very sweet. Both men are total warriors 💥
One of my favorite fights of all time!! RIP big Kimbo🙏
Because of your favourite CLOWN ❗ That was 💩💩💩 TRASH for real ❗
They both are amazing fighters in there glory cheers✊
Yes sir. That's y the youngins run the UFC. I was a bar tender at a biker dive for a wile and saved a few drunk old timers before they went outside with those youngings
Two intense brawlers. 😳 real talk. Both had some amazing fights over the years.
LMAO, the ref merely made the beating worse for Abbott by prolonging the haymaker assault after he clearly was taken out at the start.
Watching in 2022, RIP Kimbo. Your presence in MMA & the community is sorely missed.
no is not
He was a terrible fighter
Never knew they fought, Tank was old though, younger Tank would've been different!
Classic clash of bangers
I remember seeing kimbo back in the street fights videos Man was a beast in the ring and the nicest guy out of the ring
People always talk about how much they love Tank and how good he was in his prime. But honestly, he was never very good though. Any time he went up against someone decent he lost, even in the early UFC days. He was just one of the first to make a name and he definitely was always willing to fight anybody anywhere. So everyone remembers him as being better than he was. But if he did not win in the first 2 minutes he never had a chance because he ran out of gas
You're obviously a child many ufc even Today end pretty quick he had way more skill than Kimbo . Kimbo always fought people way smaller and sometimes lost lol
Tank only lost to people who were very big and skilled like Dan severan or Frye please educate yourself
@@troymcclure681 you are obviously a casual to say tank had skill lol please educate yourself on MMA
@@smallville4351 first of all u didn't he did but he obviously had enough skills to be one if the top fighters In early ufc which had very little rules . Thanks for proving your a normie
Kimbo ALWAYS could punch! His hand speed and power for being a relative newbie to the fight game was very impressive. His problem in this sport was an overall lack of well-roundedness. He was late to the game and when he moved passed old bar fighters he couldn't adjust. Sad how he died because I truly believe that he was genuinely a good person. His son is doing well and I hope he can be proud. RIP Kimbo.
^^
Yup, they trained him wrong when he tried going pro. They focused on his strengths instead of working on his stamina and grappling, but he was a beast at fights like these stand up slug feats though. I mean "Tank" has earned that name but this was over quick.
He never had any cardio. We knew he couldn’t become a black belt in bjj in a year, but he definitely could have run 3-5 miles a day and hit the bag another hour. His stamina was terrible in all his fights.
@@clintperkinson2681 Don't forget what he died from...he had heart and kidney failure. He wasn't young when he started in elite XC . Having a bad heart will absolutely affect your cardio. He died rather quickly so he must have had these issues for longer than it was known. I believe that was a major factor on his lack of cardio. Plus on the street he really didn't need it. And it takes time to get in elite shape. Also he had a ton of muscle that NEEDS tons of oxygen to be functional and explosive! Not the best combination. He needed to get guys out of there in the first round similar to vitor belfort. If not, they slowly started to drown!
@@gabevillarreal96 I know why he died. It’s a shame they couldn’t diagnose him with it sooner. I’m sure he had untreated high blood pressure which led to this. There are many signs/symptoms of this problem before people die from it.
I was watching Kimbo when he was backyard brawling scumbags and bullies. I love this man, It breaks my heart to miss this man
KIMBO KIMBOO KIMBOOOO...WUUUUFF I never saw this.one against Abbot, what nice punishment
Tank was done the moment he signed the contract. A younger tank would’ve banged it out with Kimbo and probably gone the distance. Idk...🤷🏻♂️
Not a chance. Prime or not, someone was getting knocked out that 1st round. There was no way 2 brawlers like them stop swinging long enough to make it more than a few mins let alone a full 3 rounds
Tank was a strong player with powerful attacks
But here kimbo came up as an experienced fighter to hit him with great accuracy
Kimbo's strength and his perfect timing made him a star player
Apart from tank he had another fighter in the ring with whom he definitely wanted to fight with and that was Referee 😁😁😁😁
1:07 First time Referee pushed kimbo
1:15 Second time Referee took him
1:21 Kimbo's looks as wasn't happy with Referee
1:29 Kimbo's Deadly Looks
1:38 His aggression against Referee
1:42 Referee tried to push him again and Kimbo caught his hand
And afterwards Kimbo made sure to destroy tank with a blow
Kimbo you will always be remembered 👌👌
They both had their day. Was great to watch them both. Rest well our friend Kimbo, rest well.
Touching gloves before each engagement...100% class.
Tank and Kimbo were both old fighters with the same fight IQ. The only difference was Kimbo was more determined to get to the place where Tank had already been. Would've been cool to see them go at it during their prime.
1:25 Tank has his hands out like, "I just took my dive, WTF! Call it!"
Agree
Yeah this fight has never set well with me either.
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Outstanding!!!
Dayum! Kimbo is up there with the Junk Yard Dog Killin it!
Too bad Kimbo didnt get serious about fight 10 years before RUclips
Not sure what his deal was in regards to getting started sooner. RUclips was the only reason he ever became known, didn't have the money to Train maybe? All of the legit trainers didn't think he had enough talent to to invest their time into him? Never really heard why he didn't pursue something sooner.
Kimbo was a beast! I feel like CT Fletcher and Kimbo Slice could be brothers!
They All look alike.
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Facts
When he threw his mouthpiece out of the cage damn that was epic.
Never really noticed it until watching his matches recently. But Kimbo fights as a respectable street fighter. As in he will waits for his opponent to stand after knockdowns, doesn't kick a man when he's down and doesn't do extra damage if it's not needed. I respect the way this guy fights, too bad we lost him.