Vice TV launches its new Dark Side series, Dark Side of the Cage, by tackling a figure as controversial as he was mesmerising: Kimbo Slice. Was he a legitimate mixed martial arts fighter or a product of internet hype? This premiere episode digs into the life and career of the backyard brawler who became a viral sensation and eventually a professional fighter. From his early days of bare-knuckle brawls captured on grainy video to his high-profile fights in major MMA promotions, the episode traces Kimbo’s meteoric rise and sudden fall, culminating in his untimely death in 2016.
Dark Side of the Cage doesn’t just recount Kimbo’s story; it dissects the phenomenon he represented. The episode features interviews with those who knew him, trained him, and fought him, offering a multifaceted perspective on his legacy. Was he a true talent exploited by the burgeoning world of online combat, or was he simply a charismatic personality who rode the wave of viral fame? The series premiere airs Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 10:00 PM on Vice TV.
