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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Mixed_Martial_Artist
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Elite_XC
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gptkbp:attendance
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over 10,000
10,000
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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gptkb:Showtime
3 hours
February 10, 2007
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gptkbp:city
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gptkb:Coral_Gables
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gptkbp:controversy
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fights were criticized for lack of skill
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:date
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February 10, 2007
February 16, 2008
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gptkbp:event_type
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single-elimination
professional
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gptkbp:events
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gptkb:musical
February 10, 2007
official website
completed
combat sports
approximately 3 hours
Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson
influenced future MMA promotions
Elite XC promotion
Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott
popularized MMA in the U. S.
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gptkbp:fan_events
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mixed reviews from fans
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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gptkb:DJ
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gptkbp:fought_in
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5 fights
Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:2006
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gptkbp:historical_event
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first event in Elite XC history
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gptkbp:is_a_venue_for
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gptkb:Bank_United_Center
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gptkbp:is_promoted_by
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gptkb:Elite_XC
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gptkbp:judges
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gptkb:Michael_Bell
gptkb:Sal_D'_Amato
Jeff Mullen
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Bank_United_Center
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive media coverage
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gptkbp:notable_appearance
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Kimbo Slice became a viral sensation
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gptkbp:notable_fighter
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gptkb:Kimbo_Slice
gptkb:Tank_Abbott
gptkb:Gina_Carano
gptkb:Scott_Smith
gptkb:Nick_Diaz
gptkb:James_Thompson
gptkb:Rafael_Feijao
launched careers of several fighters
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gptkbp:notable_performance
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gptkb:Kimbo_Slice
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gptkbp:promoter
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gptkb:Gary_Shaw
gptkb:Elite_XC
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gptkbp:referee
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gptkb:Dan_Miragliotta
gptkb:Mario_Yamasaki
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gptkbp:related_event
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led to more Elite XC events
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gptkbp:result
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Kimbo Slice won by TKO
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gptkbp:revenue
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estimated $1 million
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gptkbp:significant_event
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significant for Elite XC's growth
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gptkbp:sponsor
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sponsored by various brands
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gptkbp:weight_class
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heavyweight
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