Kimbo trains at Gracie Barra

Having shot to fame after amateur videos of his fights were released on the internet, Kimbo Slice knows the importance of keeping a good public image. Called up to participate in the next season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, the fighter stopped in at Gracie Barra Tri Country, in California, where he put a lot of work in during the classes of Raul Montolfo.

“He really liked the classes and wants to train in the gi when he gets back from shooting the show (TUF). He’s a cool guy, and responsible too,” said Montolfo, on his celebrity student.

And as is always the case when someone famous shows up at the gym, they took a photo to register the occasion: