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« Previous EntriesStrikeforce Inks Deal With Pro Elite
Thursday, February 5th, 2009LOS ANGELES, CA. — In a transaction signaling the dawn of a new era in the world’s fastest growing sport, world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) organization Strikeforce®, has acquired certain fighter contracts from ProElite, Inc, the parent company of former Strikeforce ® co-promoter, Elite Xtreme Combat (EliteXC).
Strikeforce® also acquired other specific assets of [...]
Showtime Looking To Buy EliteXC?
Thursday, September 18th, 2008Sherdog:
Showtime Networks filed public notice with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday announcing its intention to enter preliminary negotiations for the purchase of Pro Elite Inc.
Showtime, a subsidiary of the parent conglomerate CBS Corporation, already enjoys broadcasting deals with the Los Angeles-based company on both its premium cable channel and CBS. Showtime also has [...]
Paul Daley Rants About Double Standard At ProElite
Saturday, July 12th, 2008Former Cage Rage world champion Paul “Semtex” Daley had a lot to say to Fighters Only Magazine about the threats by Pro Elite to force him off the Cage Warriors card this Saturday Night.
UPDATE: Paul Daley defeats Bojan Kosednar via KO at 4:53 in the first round.
Here’s the rant:
“They tried to get me to fight [...]
EliteXC “Primetime” Kimbo vs. Thompson Results Live
Saturday, May 31st, 2008EliteXC “Primetime” sets it off Saturday May 31 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The ground breaking show broadcasts live on CBS, making it on the first MMA show to debut on network TV.
EliteXC Primetime Main Card
Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson
Result: Kimbo Slice defeats James Thompson by TKO (punches) at 0:38 of R3.
Robbie [...]
Kimbo Slice Ads on CBS Begin
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008The EliteXC ads on CBS have begun.
TG: Fightlinker
Press Release: Pro Elite To Offer Fights on Video On-Demand
Monday, May 12th, 2008PRESS RELEASE
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ProElite.com, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) social networking and entertainment Web site, today unveiled its online offering of video-on-demand (VOD). Leveraging their industry-leading library of MMA events, ProElite.com’s VOD features high-quality streaming, top-notch competition, and world-class fight brands.
MMA fans will be able to purchase VOD at ProElite.com on a [...]
EliteXC News: Slice, Carano and Lawler Sign Contract Extensions
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008EliteXC 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, 2008According 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 [...]
