The Second Coming of Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett

King of the Cage may be one of the most prolific mixed martial arts events ever, but has come to be known for inconsistent-quality and below average talent. It's cheap, raw, and to all the hardcore fans that own KOTC's box set know, wild as hell. Not to hate on it too hard, as it was, in the beginning, one of the only semi-organized shows—often holding events on Indian reservations in states where the sport was still illegal.

Call it what you will, but the sport's biggest names were not above getting their start in the event's signature yellow Octagon in some small town. Daniel Cormier, Ronda Rousey, Rory McDonald, along with dozens of the UFC's best to have fought for King of the Cage while in the journeyman stages of their careers.

Or, in the case of the infamous Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett, the KOTC is a fitting place to start and end a career just as inconsistent, prolific and wild. The Sherdog.com database lists the 35-year-old (who had his first bout at age 19) Floridian as having 26 wins and 28 losses, but it's safe to assume he's had a good amount of unsanctioned fights that aren't on the books.

If you are a part of the The Ultimate Fighter generation, you might not have heard of Charles Bennett. If not, prepare to have your mind blown. Known for his quick knockouts, strong wrestling, and backflips off the cage, Krazy Horse was very popular in Japan and for a while, was one of the most exciting fighters in the game. Watch his unofficial highlight, which has over a million views on YouTube.

Bennett became popular in Japan and for a while was one of the more exciting prospects in mixed martial arts. But, his struggle with drug abuse, and several assault convictions, took a toll on his long, often sad career.

At the end of this month, according to a press release, Krazy Horse will continue on and compete for the first time since 2012 in Sloan, Iowa against local fighter Sean Wilson. His return will be at a 150 lb catchweight, and he's still representing American Top Team. Despite our reservations we will be happy to see him compete again.