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Today's guest is Kimbo Slice Jr. (aka Kevin Ferguson Jr.). Kimbo Slice Jr. is an MMA fighter, entrepreneur and the son of the late legendary bareknuckle fighter and mixed martial artist, Kimbo Slice. He joins Chris Van Vliet at his home in Los Angeles to talk about following in his father's footsteps, creating a legacy of his own, growing up in Bahamas and Miami, his fights in Bellator, where he wants to fight next, his entrepreneurial ventures and much more! If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the seventy-second episode of the Average to Savage podcast featuring Bellator fighter Baby Slice aka Kevin Ferguson Jr. aka Kimbo Slice Jr. Paul Guarino talked with Baby Slice discussing his upbringing with his father Kimbo Slice, how he got into MMA after college, and his upcoming fight at Bellator 232 vs Craig Campbell. Follow Baby Slice https://www.instagram.com/BabySlice242/
On the first ever episode of the Antonio McKee MMA Podcast, Mckee chats with Ferguson Jr., aka "Baby Slice", the son of late professional MMA fighter and internet fighting sensation Kimbo Slice. Mckee and Slice discuss the goals for his new podcast, the upbringings of "Baby Slice" and his relationship to his father, Ferguson's current state in his career, and much more.
Kevin Ferguson Jr, aka 'Baby Slice' is an MMA fighter who is the son of the late 'Kimbo Slice' aka Kevin Ferguson Sr. He currently competes in Bellator's welterweight division and recently won his first professional fight at their Bellator 179 event. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer. 01:40 Brian’s thoughts on the episode. 04:27 Brian’s introduction. 05:11 Growing up in Miami, up for a fight if anyone crossed him. 08:06 The first time he asked Kimbo Slice to train him. 10:20 What it was like to have Kimbo Slice as a father. 10:47 Move to Connecticut to train hard and show his father that his desire to fight was serious. 12:23 His style is in his blood and from watching his father. 13:07 Evolving his own style by using wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. 14:12 Wrestling is more useful for MMA than Jiu Jitsu. 16:34 What Kimbo Slice was like as a person and father. 18:57 “If you don’t stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.” 19:46 Kevin is here to make a statement and show he is better than his father. 23:31 The passing of his father Kimbo Slice. 25:41 First fight for Bellator, what he learned and improved upon for next fight. 27:13 How MMA is evolving. 30:36 What Kevin wants from his career. 31:41 Kevin’s thoughts on potential Mayweather vs Conor fight 36:52 How Kevin sees the future of Bellator and how he feels about fighting in the UK. 38:18 How Kevin prepares for the next forthcoming fight. 41:44 Baseball is the wiser choice for his children to go into. 42:13 Thoughts on the Daley vs Macdonald fight, MVP and “King Mo”. 47:28 Success secrets. 48:15 What has Kevin changed his mind about recently. 48:58 What frightens Kevin. 49:17 What keeps him awake at night? 50:04 His family’s characteristics. 52:22 Phone call to the 15 year old Kevin. 55:21 Best advice ever received. 56:11 Advice to the young man listening who wants to be like Kevin. 57:14 Brian’s summing up. Notes: Kevin Ferguson Jr. on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babyslice242/ Kevin Ferguson Jr on Twitter https://twitter.com/kimboslicejr?lang=en Topics discussed: Bellator MMA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellator_MMA Jiu Jitsu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu Fences (film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fences_(film) UFC pays tribute to Kimbo Slice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ6TYMb7-Go Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship Pride Fighting Championships https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_Fighting_Championships People mentioned in this episode: Kimbo Slice https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimbo_Slice Mike Tyson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tyson Roy Jones Jr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Jones_Jr. Bas Rutten https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas_Rutten Muhammed Lawal “King Mo” https://londonreal.tv/muhammed-lawal-king-mo-work-smarter/ Daniel Cormier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Cormier Scott Coker https://londonreal.tv/scott-coker-the-fight-game/ Stephen Thompson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Thompson_(fighter) Michael “Venom” Page https://londonreal.tv/michael-venom-page-hands-down/ Michael Chandler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Chandler
Kevin Ferguson Jr, aka 'Baby Slice' is an MMA fighter who is the son of the late 'Kimbo Slice' aka Kevin Ferguson Sr. He currently competes in Bellator's welterweight division and recently won his first professional fight at their Bellator 179 event.
Ariel Helwani speaks to Randy Couture (00:05:45), Marc Raimondi (00:30:24), Marlon Moraes (00:48:55), Kevin Ferguson Jr. (01:08:51), Urijah Faber (01:27:24), Michelle Waterson (01:51:57), NewYorkRic to take your questions (02:20:53), and Matt Brown (03:10:54). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ariel Helwani speaks to Randy Couture (00:05:45), Marc Raimondi (00:30:24), Marlon Moraes (00:48:55), Kevin Ferguson Jr. (01:08:51), Urijah Faber (01:27:24), Michelle Waterson (01:51:57), NewYorkRic to take your questions (02:20:53), and Matt Brown (03:10:54).
Ariel Helwani speaks to Randy Couture (00:05:45), Marc Raimondi (00:30:24), Marlon Moraes (00:48:55), Kevin Ferguson Jr. (01:08:51), Urijah Faber (01:27:24), Michelle Waterson (01:51:57), NewYorkRic to take your questions (02:20:53), and Matt Brown (03:10:54). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED OR EXPRESSED WITH ANY IMAGES OR MUSIC. Show Notes Hardware issues won't derail this week's MMA & wrestling edition of My Take Radio as Rich sounds off on UFC on Fox, WWE BattleGround, WWE RAW, and SmackDown Live plus all the latest happenings in MMA and wrestling too. MMA 00:10:57– Audio 00:10:57– Video The B.U.G.s- UFC on Fox Lesnar will not be punished by WWE for USADA drug test failure and the reason may surprise you. Mark Hunt is pissed off and he let the MMA world know it. Chael Sonnen octagon bound? UFC 201 fight picks. Kimbo Slice's legacy lives on as Kevin Ferguson Jr. heads to Bellator. Rogan resigns with UFC. Wrestling 00:55:20– Audio 00:55:20– Video The B.U.G.s– WWE BattleGround, WWE RAW, and SmackDown Live Roman Reigns rumored to have been suspended for…. Will we see Jeff Hardy in the WWE in 2017? Booty-O's heads to store shelves? Thoughts on non-drafted superstars. Brock Lesnar heads to RAW next week. Announcements RAGE Works is always looking for new writers for all our coverage. We have openings in all categories and have a minimum requirement of four articles a month and some good writing skills. WordPress and Windows Live Writer experience are a plus. Writers get access to comics, hardware, and software when available. Guest Links No call in guests this week. Sponsor Links Use WWESAVE10 to save $10 on orders over $70 Listener Info Support My Take Radio on Patreon. Patreon.com/MyTakeRadio Please take a moment and rate the show and/or app on iTunes. Guest inquiries can be forwarded to MTRHost@MyTakeRadio.com Show your support by picking up an MTR T-Shirt or by shopping from our Amazon store. Click here to subscribe to MTR on iTunes Click here to subscribe on Stitcher Click here to subscribe on TuneIn Radio Subscribe to the My Take Radio RSS feed (Use for dedicated MTR shows) Keep up with RAGE Works & My Take Radio Become a fan on Facebook Follow RAGE Works on Twitter Follow My Take Radio on Twitter Follow RAGEWorks on Instagram Follow RAGE Works on Snapchat Subscribe to RAGE Works on YouTube Add My Take Radio to your circle on Google+ Follow our boards on Pinterest Check Out Some Of Our Other Shows Black is the New Black Call Me When It's Over The Regular Season Sportscast
NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED OR EXPRESSED WITH ANY IMAGES OR MUSIC. Show Notes Hardware issues won’t derail this week’s MMA & wrestling edition of My Take Radio as Rich sounds off on UFC on Fox, WWE BattleGround, WWE RAW, and SmackDown Live plus all the latest happenings in MMA and wrestling too. MMA 00:10:57– Audio 00:10:57– Video The B.U.G.s- UFC on Fox Lesnar will not be punished by WWE for USADA drug test failure and the reason may surprise you. Mark Hunt is pissed off and he let the MMA world know it. Chael Sonnen octagon bound? UFC 201 fight picks. Kimbo Slice’s legacy lives on as Kevin Ferguson Jr. heads to Bellator. Rogan resigns with UFC. Wrestling 00:55:20– Audio 00:55:20– Video The B.U.G.s– WWE BattleGround, WWE RAW, and SmackDown Live Roman Reigns rumored to have been suspended for…. Will we see Jeff Hardy in the WWE in 2017? Booty-O’s heads to store shelves? Thoughts on non-drafted superstars. Brock Lesnar heads to RAW next week. Announcements RAGE Works is always looking for new writers for all our coverage. We have openings in all categories and have a minimum requirement of four articles a month and some good writing skills. WordPress and Windows Live Writer experience are a plus. Writers get access to comics, hardware, and software when available. Guest Links No call in guests this week. Sponsor Links Use WWESAVE10 to save $10 on orders over $70 Listener Info Support My Take Radio on Patreon. Patreon.com/MyTakeRadio Please take a moment and rate the show and/or app on iTunes. Guest inquiries can be forwarded to MTRHost@MyTakeRadio.com Show your support by picking up an MTR T-Shirt or by shopping from our Amazon store. Click here to subscribe to MTR on iTunes Click here to subscribe on Stitcher Click here to subscribe on TuneIn Radio Subscribe to the My Take Radio RSS feed (Use for dedicated MTR shows) Keep up with RAGE Works & My Take Radio Become a fan on Facebook Follow RAGE Works on Twitter Follow My Take Radio on Twitter Follow RAGEWorks on Instagram Follow RAGE Works on Snapchat Subscribe to RAGE Works on YouTube Add My Take Radio to your circle on Google+ Follow our boards on Pinterest Check Out Some Of Our Other Shows Black is the New Black Call Me When It’s Over The Regular Season Sportscast