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EliteXC News: Slice, Carano and Lawler Sign Contract Extensions

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

EliteXC has announced that it has negotiated contract extensions with key fighters Kimbo Slice, Robbie Lawler and Gina Carano. No further details were given regarding the terms of the contracts.
The franchise fighters will all appear on the CBS broadcast “Saturday Night Fights” on May 31.
EliteXC President Gary Shaw:
“I am proud and very excited to [...]

Phil Baroni To Fight Ninja Rua On CBS

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

According to ProElite, Phil Baroni will return to action against former EliteXC welterweight champion Murilo “Ninja” Rua at the EliteXC debut show on CBS May 31.
ProElite.com confirmed with Baroni through text message that the match has been signed.
Baroni (10-9) is coming off a beating by Kala Hose at ICON Sports March 15 welterweight title bout [...]

EliteXC Edwards vs. Noons Postponed Till June 14

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

According to FiveOuncesOfPain, the entire EliteXC event slated for April 26 has been postponed till June 14. Still headlining the new card is the EliteXC lightweight tile bout between Yves Edwards and KJ Noons.
No reason for the cancellation was immediately given, but you can bet that EliteXC is focusing on its CBS broadcast “Saturday Night [...]

Jake Shields vs Drew Fickett Cancelled

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

According to FiveOuncesOfPain, the much anticipated EliteXC title fight between Jake Shields and Drew Fickett at the co-promoted Strikeforce-EliteXC has been cancelled, due to a back injury Shields suffered while training for the fight.
According to Shields, his son pulled a muscle in his back while training last week. He flew to Los Angeles in order [...]

Rumor: Fedor Emelianenko Offered Four Fight Deal with EliteXC

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

The website Nokaut is reporting that ProElite Inc. has offered Fedor Emelianenko a four fight deal that could have him fighting on two “Saturday Night Fights” events on CBS.
A reliable source has confirmed ProElite, Inc. has offered Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (27-1) a four-fight, 18-month contract.
A request for confirmation or comment from Jeremy Lappen, ProElite [...]

EliteXC News: More Details On CBS Debut May 31

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Just as Pro Elite announced its first ever event to be broadcast on CBS will be on May 31, we now get some more details about who’s fighting on the card.
According to FiveOncesOfPain:

The broadcast will be called “Saturday Night Fights”.
First show May 31 in New Jersey, likely the The Prudential Center.
Kimbo Slice will headline against [...]

ICON Sport: Baroni vs. Hose Results

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

ICON Sport: Phil Baroni vs. Kala Kolohe Hose
Broadcast Live on ProElite.com starting around 11 pm EST
MAIN CARD

Phil Baroni (186 lbs) vs. Kala Kolohe Hose (184 lbs)
Result: Kala Kolohe Hose defeats Phil Baroni by TKO (Strikes) at 0:26 of R5.

Auggie Padeken (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Williams (205 lbs)
Result: Jeremy Williams defeats Auggie Padeken by KO at [...]

EliteXC News: CBS Broadcasting Deal Official

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

ProElite’s Official Press Release:
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 — The CBS Television Network and ProElite, Inc., a Los Angeles-based leading entertainment and media company that produces world class mixed martial arts (MMA) events, today jointly announced a multi-year agreement that will bring one of the fastest growing spectator sports to a major broadcast television network [...]

EliteXC To Air On CBS, Kimbo Expected To Headline

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

According to Yahoo Sports, Pro Elite has came to agreement to air four shows on CBS. The official announcement is expected to come tomorrow February 28. Here are some key points expected to be announced:

The deal is four 4 fights to start some time in April.
Kimbo Slice is expected to headline the first show.
Possible venues [...]

EliteXC News: Paul Daley Retiring?

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Paul Daley, welterweight Cage Rage Champion and standout Pro Elite fighter has announced on the Cage Worriers message-boards, that he will be retiring following his fight at March 29 EliteXC-Strikeforce co-promoted event featuring Cung Le vs. Frank Shamrock.
Daley who impressed at the latest ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series” event in Atlantic City, N.J., knocking out Sammy [...]

EliteXC: Street Certified Card Finalized

Friday, February 8th, 2008

ProElite.com has finally finalize EliteXC 4: “Street Certified” fight card. The main card can be seen Live on the premium cable channel Showtime with the undercards being broadcast live and free on ProElite.com
Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett and The Ultimate Fighter veteran Seth Petruzelli have been dropped from the card, with no reason announced.
EliteXC: “Street Certified”
February [...]

EliteXC News: Jake Shields vs. Drew Fickett in March

Monday, January 28th, 2008

According to a message posted on Jake Shields MySpace page, Jake will take on MMA veteran Drew Fickett on the co-promoted Stikeforce-EliteXC card at the HP Pavilion on March 29.
I’ll be fighting Drew Fickett for the EliteXC Welterweight Championship on March 29th in San Jose.
Shields is considered one of the the top welterweight in [...]

EliteXC News: Ken Shamrock and Son Ryan Shamrock Ink Deals

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

According to ProElite.com, UFC veteran Ken Shamrock and his son Ryan Shamrock have signed a multi-fight contract with EliteXC. The father and son duo will debut under the EliteXC promotion at Cage Rage 25 on March 8 from the Wembley Arena in London, England.
EliteXC president Gary Shaw:
“We’re thrilled to have signed Ken and Ryan Shamrock,’’ [...]

EliteXC News: Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott Set For Feb. 16

Friday, January 4th, 2008

ProElite.com is reporting that the long anticipated fight between Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson and UFC Veteran David “Tank” Abbott is set to headline the next EliteXC event on February 16 in Miami, Florida. At this time the venue has not been officially announced.
Kimbo Slice and Tank Abbott were originally scheduled to fight at CFFC [...]

Picture: New American Gladiator Gina “Crush” Carano

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

Elite XC’s top female fighter Gina Carano is set to star in the rebirth of the show American Gladiators.
American Gladiators is scheduled to air in January of 2008.

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