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LOS ANGELES -- Baby Slice is ready to fight.Kevin Ferguson Jr., the oldest son of late fighting star Kimbo Slice, will make his professional mixed martial arts debut next month for the Bellator promotion.Ferguson had his first amateur MMA fight in March, stopping his opponent in 83 seconds. Less than three months after the death of his father, who also fought for Bellator, the 24-year-old Ferguson will fight on the undercard of Bellator 160 in Anaheim, California, on Aug. 26.I was always around the fight business and everything, so I saw it and I understood what was going on, Ferguson told The Associated Press. I just knew without a doubt that one day, this was what I wanted to do.Ferguson showed a glimpse of his fathers punching power in his amateur debut in March, but he has been training full time in MMA for just two years. He studied photography at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco before deciding to pursue his first athletic passion in the cage.I trained (in MMA) a little bit in college, but not really, Ferguson said. I was more focused on having fun and partying a little bit, getting that out of my system early. I trained a little bit, like once a week.Although he played football and basketball at his private high school in South Florida, Ferguson preferred the one-on-one rawness of wrestling and MMA.Despite his collegiate photography training and his fathers imposing shadow, Ferguson decided to pursue a fighting career seriously with the blessing of Slice, who parlayed his fame from viral backyard fighting videos into a lucrative career in MMA and boxing.The 42-year-old Slice also fought for Bellator earlier this year, but he had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure and needed a heart transplant when he died June 6.I wont say I adjusted well or it didnt bother me, but I was talking to him a few days before, so I understood what was going on, Ferguson said.It was more of a shock to the world, put it like that. It was still a very big tragedy, but I got through it. Im still getting through it. I wont say Im over it, but Im working on it, I guess.Ferguson has two younger brothers and three younger sisters. Slice once said the most important function of his fighting career was to provide his children with college educations.Ferguson signed a developmental deal with Bellator in April, shortly after his amateur debut in Massachusetts. He trained in Connecticut before moving to Long Beach, California, two months ago to train in the gym of veteran MMA fighter Antonio McKee.He has been working alongside fellow Bellator fighters A.J. McKee, Bubba Jenkins and Joey Davis, who are all fighting at Honda Center in Anaheim next month.Antonio just changed the game for me, Ferguson said. He understood what I needed, and he understands the science behind it all.Bellator is likely to build up Ferguson against comparable competition. His opponent for next months debut should be selected this week.Bellator 160 in Anaheim will be headlined by former UFC champion Benson Henderson and Patricio Pitbull Freire. The show airs on Spike.Fake Vans SK8 . LOUIS -- Theres no telling how these wacky World Series games will end. Fake Vans Store . Oyama had six birdies and two bogeys at Kintetsu Kashikojima in the event also sanctioned by the Japan LPGA Tour. "I have been having this neck ache thats been affecting my golf recently," Oyama said. http://www.fakevans.com/ . -- Hunter Smith scored the winner with just 12 seconds remaining in the third period as the Oshawa Generals edged the host Sarnia Sting 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Fake Vans For Sale . Los Angeles star goalie survived those perilous gymnastics with no problem, and he eventually backstopped the Kings to a skid-snapping win. 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Irvings big quarter came two nights after Love scored an NBA-record 34 in the first against Portland.James, playing in his 1,000th regular-season game, had 19 points and 11 assists. The games signature moment came when Love found James streaking down the right side of the court for the play that thrilled the crowd.Ive been in that position quite a lot, said James, who played wide receiver in high school. Kevs been doing those outlet passes. Its up to him. Hes the quarterback. Im just the receiver.The highlight-reel play came the day before the entire Cavaliers team will attend the college football game between Ohio State and Michigan.The Cavs faced little resistance from the team with the leagues worst record. Dallas scored the games first basket before the Cavaliers turned the game into a rout. Cleveland led 36-16 after one quarter and was ahead 68-28 late in the second.It was a horrible performance by us and a great performance by them, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. We simply must be better and compete better. Its very disappointing.Cleveland led 110-65 early in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers made 20 of 43 3-point attempts and have made at least 10 3-pointers in every game this season.Guys are really starting to come along, coach Tyronn Lue said. When we shoot the ball like this were hard to beat.Cleveland scored 137 points Wednesday, hitting a team-record 21 3-pointers. Love has made 15 of 21 3-point attempts in the last two games.Im shooting the shots that are there, not hesitating and catching a rhythm, he said.dddddddddddd Its been there the last two games and all season long.Dirk Nowitzki, who appeared in only his fifth game of the season because of an injured right Achilles, scored 15 points for Dallas. The Mavericks (2-13) have lost eight straight.Mavericks guard Deron Williams (strained left calf) returned after missing the last four games. He scored four points in 15 minutes and didnt play in the second half.Cavaliers forward Channing Frye has been excused from the team following the death of his father, Thomas, on Thanksgiving. Fryes mother, Karen Mulzac-Frye, passed away last month following a battle with cancer.TIP-INSMavericks: The game marked only the third time this season Dallas has started its projected lineup. ... G Seth Curry was booed when he entered the game in the first quarter. Currys brother, Stephen, has been booed frequently during the NBA Finals when Cleveland played Golden State the last two seasons.Cavaliers: James became the 11th active player to appear in 1,000 games, with 706 coming with Cleveland. ... Love fell on top of a fan chasing a loose ball in the third quarter. He slapped hands with the fan during the next stoppage of play.TOUGH STRETCHNot only have the Mavericks been riddled by injuries, their recent schedule has added to the problems. Dallas played San Antonio (13-3) on Sunday and the Los Angeles Clippers (14-3) on Tuesday before losing to the Cavaliers (12-2). After playing New Orleans on Sunday, the Mavericks meet the Spurs again on Wednesday.UP NEXTMavericks: Host New Orleans on Sunday. Dallas is 22-3 all-time against the Pelicans at home, but lost their last meeting by a 105-98 score on Jan. 2.Cavaliers: Travel to Philadelphia for the second time this season Sunday. Cleveland edged the 76ers 102-101 in Philly on Nov. 5. ' ' '