Joe Ferraro

Kimbo Slice.

After previously announcing that Kimbo Slice was to take on Matt Mitrione at UFC 113 in Montreal, the two former Ultimate Fighter Season 10 contestants are mysteriously missing from the event’s webpage. Could the recent signing of James (Lights Out) Toney have anything to do with it?

Many signs are pointing to "Yes" as it seem to appear the bout may be replaced with a Kimbo. vs Toney matchup, May 8 at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

When I interviewed UFC president Dana White and Toney at the UFC 108 post-fight press conference, "Lights Out" made it clear he wanted the former YouTube street brawler as a potential opponent.

When referring to White's roster of athletes, Toney stated, "He got Simba, I mean Kimba...Kimbo? That's a side show and we'll put him out of the way too."

A proposed matchup between the two fighters has yet to be announced but with White recently stating that the 41-year-old Toney will fight at light-heavyweight, a division that Kimbo has never competed in, the question is whether the latter can cut down to that weight. During his last bout, Slice fought Houston Alexander at a catchweight of 215 pounds and was visibly exhausted going into the third round, ending the bout with his hands on his knees.

Should the bout be added to the UFC 113 card, it would join a stellar main event featuring the UFC light-heavyweight championship rematch between title-holder Lyoto (The Dragon) Machida and challenger Maurico (Shogun) Rua, as well as current co-main event between welterweight contenders Josh (Kos) Koscheck and Paul (Semtex) Daley.

Toney is currently preparing for his MMA debut under the tutelage of Juanito Ibarra, the former head trainer for former 205-pound champion Quinton (Rampage) Jackson. Whether Ibarra be able to put together a team and camp that can prep Toney for the new world that is MMA remains to be seen.

Kimbo by no means is a world class mixed martial artist, but he is further ahead of the game that Toney, a boxer who has never had to defend a leg kick, takedown or any submissions. Slice would be a great test for the current NABO and IBA heavyweight champion, but at his age, it's obvious his MMA career will only last so long.

Whether this fight happens in Montreal, Vegas or even at all, when James Toney makes his UFC debut, the whole combats sports world will be watching. And with his gift of gab, Toney will be sure that you hear about it loud and clear.