As you probably know by now, Elite XC's next CBS event will be headlined by a bout between Kimbo Slice and "The World's Most Dangerous Man", Ken Shamrock. While this bout will undoubtedly have many hardcore fans howling for the matchmaker's head on a pike, I think that it's a prime example of how Elite XC has managed to at least book Kimbo properly in the midst of the colossal goatfuck that that company has become.

While he's certainly not top-ten material yet (and who is, after only 3 pro fights?), Kimbo has proven to be a magnet for the casual fans who should be the primary target of any promoter. Putting Kimbo against Ken Shamrock, who has tremendous mainstream recognition due to his dominance in the early UFCs and his tenure in WWF, is a masterstroke that has the potential to post ratings rivaling the 6.5 million viewer peak during Kimbo's last fight against Englishman James "The Colossus" Thompson.

Hardcores be damned, this fight is a FANTASTIC idea for the struggling EXC, and it leads me to believe that Bas Rutten must be taking an extremely active role in the selection of opponents for his protege. Top marks to you for making this fight, EXC--you've been retards in many other ways, but where Kimbo's concerned you continue to get it right.