May 21, 2007 11:33 pm US/Eastern
Backyard Fighter Goes Legit At South Florida Gym
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE (CBS4) ―
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Kimbo is now training at the Freestyle Fighting Academy in Southwest Miami-Dade.
CBS
He is the most famous bare knuckle, backyard fighter in the world. Now Kimbo Slice is going legit. This intimidating giant is training at a South Florida mixed martial arts gym, where
CBS4's Jennifer Santiago learned a thing or two about going toe-to-toe in the ring.
You may know Kimbo Slice from his notorious backyard fighting days--his videos have been seen by thousands on you tube. But Kimbo has gone legit, driving all the way from Pembroke Pines to train at this Southwest Miami-Dade mixed martial arts gym for his first pay-per-view fight.
"I gotta give all respect to guys in mixed martial arts, didn't know how serious it was until I got involved myself," said Kimbo.
Don't let his 350 pound frame and tattoos fool you. Kimbo likes to kid around, and having kids of his own, he's got a gentle touch.
However, the when asked what he liked so much about mixed martial arts, the answer wasn't so lighthearted.
"The opportunity to break someone's arm, shed some blood on the situation Know what I mean? That kinda stuff," he said.
Kimbo trains for "that kind of stuff" at the "Freestyle Fighting Academy", run by his good friend and coach, Marcos Avellan, who trains fighters of all weight classes.
"Some of these guys -- they sweat they bleed they do everything with me," said Avellan. "Anyone who can hang with my training and follow my regiment with me, they are a brother or sister. We have women here who are incredible fighters too."
While Kimbo shadow boxes, Carlos Garcia and Che Moreno spar in the ring, showing off their moves taken from
kickboxing, Brazilian jujitsu and wrestling.
When you feel the pain just tap and the match is over
So whether you're a backyard brawler or a grammar school grappler, mixed martial arts is a great way to develop your body and develop discipline.
CLICK HERE for more info on Miami's Freestyle Fighting Academy.
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