The Kimbo Slice Multiverse

Several things could take place during tonight’s “Ultimate Fighter” broadcast, which is likely to set a series’ record for a non-live episode: Kimbo Slice could defeat Roy Nelson. Kimbo Slice could not defeat Roy Nelson. Kimbo Slice could break a metatarsal on his way to the cage. And so on.

Some outcomes and their predicted collateral damage:

Slice Wins: Ratings for the remainder of the season -- and Slice’s later fights -- continue to escalate. Spike signs him to a development deal, and eventually a sitcom. He plays a pediatrician.

Slice Loses: Ratings drop precipitously, as a bulbous Roy Nelson making quick work of the remaining cast just doesn’t have the same appeal. Slice cooks for the house; Dana White gloats for the majority of the 44-minute episode following.

Slice Loses, but Looks Good Doing It: Slice gets a reprieve for hanging tough against a seasoned veteran with a notoriously difficult style to look good against. There’s still a development deal, but this time he plays a drug dealer who gets shot in the second act.

Slice Submits to Nelson: No shame in that: Nelson is a jiu-jitsu black belt.

Slice Submits Nelson: Roy Nelson can never show his face in public again.

Slice Loses, Remains in the House, and Gets Into a Fight in the Backyard: This is called symmetry.