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CFFC 6 Rumor: Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott Cancelled
By CagE | October 3, 2007
Reports have been all over the UG Forums, that CFFC 6 has been cancelled or just the fight between Kimbo Slice and Tank Abbott has been cancelled. No reason is yet known. Fighters on the card are confused and we will be trying to verify the news as soon as possible.
UPDATE – according to FiveOuncesOfPain – the fight is still on, but their are issues with PPV.
According to Nick Lembo, the counsel to the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, the card has not been canceled. Lembo indicated he had spoken with CFFC promoter Felix Martinez in the last 24 hours upon hearing some of the rumors. He indicated that Martinez said the show was still on but there are some issues pertaining to the pay-per-view provider. Apparently a deal between CFFC and the initial PPV production company it chose to televise the event is no longer in place.
I also contacted Bas Rutten for comment in regard to the fight since he trained Slice for his MMA debut against pro boxer Ray Mercer as well as prepping him for the upcoming fight against Abbott. According to Rutten, the fight is still on to his knowledge because Slice has been training with him every day in preparation for Abbott and has made no mention of the fight being canceled.
UPDATE – The fight is still on, but CFFC has lost its deal with InDEMAND PPV, they are currently negotiating a deal to have the event broadcast live via the Internet. No other details are known
Here’s a quote from CFFC promoter Felix Martinez:
“It’s expensive to be on pay-per-view; it’s going to cut cost,” Martinez said. “I got so many complaints about pay-per-view. A lot more fans will get to see it live now.”
Topics: CFFC, News, Rumors | 8 Comments »
October 3rd, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Let me guess, Tank showed up to the physical with a beer in his hand and didnt pass. Damn, I wanted to get this fight over with already because I’m sick of hearing about it.
October 12th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Yeah…its all about money….
October 12th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Go Kimbo,get this old fat man in first 20 sec:]
October 29th, 2007 at 11:58 am
dont forget about those paws of tank, alls it would take is one to the dome! Has kimbo even been tested. has he faught guys like vitor belfort?
October 29th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Kimbo seems to get the most comments and I cant figure out is it because people love him or hate him?
December 23rd, 2007 at 12:30 am
Ok…So I need to know. Does anybody know if this fight between Tank and Kimbo actually took place? I keep hearing it was going to happen and that was it. At the top of this site it said it was canceled but then he heard more recent info that it wasn’t. It was supposed to take place 10-12 well it’s 12-22 and still nothing. I’ve been searching for 2 months and cannot find out. So please somebody tell me if this fight happened and if it did who won and where I might be able to see it or read about it.
February 15th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Tank abbot could lose but I really think he will win. Kimbo is tough but anyone looks tough when you put them up againsts pussies amagine tank fighing those guys on the internet? Remeber last time kimbo tried to fight someone from the UFC he losts and it wasnt a real MMA fight. Kimbo has a good chance of wining but there doubt in my mind kimbo would lose if he fought tank in his prime.
February 15th, 2008 at 11:02 am
It comes down to who has a chin and stamina!