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Bellator 138: Kimbo Slice is popular because you, the fan, can relate to him (and his triumphs)

Kimbo Slice believes he's got a lock on why so many viewers are interested in his fight with Ken Shamrock on Friday night in St. Louis, Missouri.

After Bellator 138 media workouts for "Kimbo vs. Shamrock" on Wednesday (June 17, 2015) in St. Louis, Missouri, Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson did one-on-one interviews with the press.

One of those interviews was with Luke Thomas of MMA Fighting, where Slice revealed why he has so much appeal to casual fans.

"I believe it would probably be the mystique of everything (and) a lot of people can relate to my come-up.