UFC President Dana White promised big things to Kimbo Slice, should he win The Ultimate Fighter season 10: a larger-than-normal contract.

White had been public about his initial feelings over Slice joining the UFC.  He even reiterated those feelings in the TUF 10 commercials that have been airing on Spike, saying that the only way Slice could ever join the UFC is if he went through TUF.

But now, White has warmed up to Slice.

"I respect Kimbo," White told CBS Sports.  "He took me up on the offer and came in.  He has a contract if he wins this season, and it's bigger than everybody else's."

However, the earnings that Slice made on TUF 10 are the same as the other contestants in the competition, White said.

With TUF 10 premiering on Sept. 16, Slice is the most anticipated fighter of the season.  He has been incorporated into the TUF 10 commercials, with similar amount of air time as the coaches Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans.

Slice became infamous for videos of him street fighting, which became very popular on YouTube.  He has also fought with Elite XC.