Spike has put together a special tribute for Kimbo Slice that will air Friday night at 7 p.m. ET ahead of Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.
“Kimbo Slice: One of A Kind” takes a look at the life and career of Slice, who passed away recently at 42 years old.
The documentary gives viewers an inside look at Kimbo’s legendary rise to prominence as a Miami street fighter and YouTube sensation with rarely before-seen-footage and interviews with those who were with him from the start. From feared street fighter to globally-renowned MMA sensation, Kimbo became one of the sport’s first mainstream and crossover stars. He fought on the first ever MMA fight on a broadcast network in American history, drawing record viewership along the way.
During his dramatic ascent to stardom and highly-publicized career, Kimbo maintained a fierce loyalty to his loving family and close knit friends. “Kimbo: One of A Kind” will be the definitive look at this inspirational cage warrior told by the people who knew him best.
Acclaimed actor and close friend, Kevin Connolly will provide the narration for “Kimbo: One of A Kind.” The list of big names from the world of sports and entertainment featured include David Blaine, Bill Goldberg, Kurt Angle, Scott Coker, Dana White, Renzo Gracie, Rashad Evans, Roy Nelson, Rampage Jackson, Liam McGeary, Antonio Tarver, King Mo, Daniel Strauss, Big John McCarthy, Baby Slice (Kimbo’s son), Brendan Schaub, and more.
Check out a preview for the episode in the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91D85qqJEMs
