James Thompson James Thompson can pinpoint the moment it all went downhill: May 31, 2008 is a date that will stick firm in his memory, and many longtime MMA fans remember it just as well. Thompson (20-14 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) was in the heat of a main event battle with Kevin “ Kimbo Slice ” Ferguson at “Elite XC: Primetime,” an event held by the now-defunct organization that was the first MMA show to air on CBS. Many expected the famous street brawler to walk through Thompson, but that wasn’t the case. Slice struggled to get his rhythm and needed until the third round to connect with a shot that put Thompson on his heels. Although he was in a compromising position against the cage while absorbing punches, referee Dan Miragliotta made a somewhat questionable stoppage after a flurry caused Thompson’s swelling cauliflower ear to burst like a water balloon. After Miragliotta stepped in to call the contest, Thompson attempted to push him aside
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James Thompson’s gambling addiction nearly ruined his MMA career – MMA Junkie