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 As previously rumored, "The Ultimate Fighter 10's" (TUF) biggest draw, Kimbo Slice, has been confirmed to return during the reality show's Finale in December, and will face fellow heavyweight Houston Alexander.
The rumors of Kimbo's return have been circulating since his TUF debut in late September, in which he lost to MMA vet, Roy Nelson.
Following the loss, Dana White promised the legendary backyard brawler would return after impressing the coaches and White himself.
Kimbo has been TUF: Season 10's biggest draw since the season's debut, and following his loss, producers have teased viewers with a Kimbo return nearly every episode. Obviously, fans wanna see him fight again, and they are obliging.
This week, Spike TV and the UFC confirmed the brawler's upcoming fight, which will be held at The Pearl, inside Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort. However, they have not yet confirmed Alexander as the opponent. Nor, is it clear if Kimbo will be fighting for the six-figure UFC contract, or if he's just there as one of the recalls from the show.
Alexander is expected to be announced during the two-hour episode. He did confirm he'd face Kimbo during an interview with Todd N Tyler Radio Empire show recently.
His opponent, Houston Alexander, is similar to Kimbo in that he posseses big punching power, enough to end a fight with one punch. However, he's suffered consecutive losses over the past few years.
Kimbo fans had high hopes for the MMA hopeful when learning about his inclusion on TUF, but his disappointing loss to Nelson has raised concerns about his possible future in the UFC, and sport all-together.
The finale match will be a do-or-die match for Kimbo. A win will extend his chances at finally making it to the UFC, while another loss could end all hopes.
"TUF: Season 10" has become the highest rated season in the franchise's history, averaging 3.6 million viewers, thanks to Kimbo.
Tune into Spike TV on December 5th at 9 p.m. to see the outcome.
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