Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock for EliteXC 'Heat'

Former street brawler Kimbo Slice will take on UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock in the main event of EliteXC “Heat” Saturday, Oct. 4 on CBS, the promotion confirmed Monday.

Shamrock, who has lost five fights in a row and seven out his last eight fights, is nowhere near title contention in any major organization, but he continues to be a ticket seller due to his popularity in the past as a UFC fighter and a WWE pro wrestler.

EliteXC is banking on the popularity of the two fighters to boost its "Saturday Night Fights" ratings on CBS. The first EliteXC-CBS event on May 31, headlined by Slice, drew record ratings, but without a star attraction on the second event on July 26, ratings fell 43% from the first.

The CBS card is now complete:

- Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock
- Jake Shields vs. Paul “Semtex” Daley (Title Bout)
- Gina Carano vs. Kelly Kobald
- Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Benji Radach
- Cris Cyborg vs. Yoko Takahasi (Swing Bout)

This could be the best opponent for Slice, but it could also be the worst. If Shamrock defeats Slice, it could stall the plans for the poster boy of EliteXC. But if Slice wins, it could vault him up and give him a bit of credibility with a victory over an established fighter. Granted, Shamrock is nothing compared to what he once was.

If you ask me, EliteXC is making a desperate move which could work in their favor. One thing is for sure, this fight will get some serious ratings. I doubt it's gonna be a good fight but it will be a watched fight.