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EliteXC on CBS: Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva vs. Justin Eilers

June 30, 2008 By

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After much speculation, the heavyweight match up between Antonio “BigFoot” Silva (10-1) and Justin Eilers (19-6-1) is slated for “EliteXC Unfinished Business” on July 26 from the Stockton Arena in Stockton, CA, according to a report on FiveOncesofPain.

According to the report EliteXC VP Jared Shaw stated that a verbal agreement is in place and signed contract is expected later in the day. It is unknown whether this match up will be for the newly created EliteXC heavyweight title.

UPDATE:
CageToday has learned that Silva will be headlining the Showtime Card that proceeds the CBS card.

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EliteXC on CBS: Antonio Silva vs. Sergei Kharitonov For Heavyweight Title (Updated)

June 26, 2008 By

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According to Sherdog, Antonio “Big Foot” Silva (10-1) will face Sergei Kharitonov (15-3) for the EliteXC heavyweight title at “EliteXC Unfinished Business” on July 26 from the Stockton Arena in Stockton, CA

The Russian Top Team fighter Kharitonov, is coming off an impressive win over Alistair Overeem last year at K-1 Hero’s Tournament Final (Video Below). Kharitonov has fought tough fighters like UFC heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum, Pedro Rizzo, Alistair Overeem, Semmy Schilt and Michael Russow.

Sergei Kharitonov could be the one.

Brazilian behemoth Antonio Silva has verbally agreed to face the stoic Russian boxer for the vacant heavyweight crown at EliteXC’s July 26 “Saturday Night Fights” at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif.

The bout is currently pending approval from the California State Athletic Commission, according to a rep from Silva’s American Top Team.

Video Alistair Overeem vs. Sergei Kharitonov

UPDATE: EliteXC VP Jared Shaw has denied this fight, calming it is 100% percent not going to happen. A replacement is expected to be announced shortly. TG: “Roy”

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EliteXC CBS Show Dubbed “Unfinished Business” Set For July 26

June 17, 2008 By

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According to SI’s Josh Gross, EliteXC will set return to CBS Primetime on July 26th with a show dubbed “Unfinished Business”, possibly in St. Louis. The card will be headlined by the anticipated rematch of Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith for the EliteXC welterweight title.

According to EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw, Shields’ opponent for the newly created 170-pound title will be determined this week. Potential challengers include International Fight League champion Jay Hieron, former Bodog champ Nick Thompson, or the recently motivated Paul Daley.

Shields was in line to fight Drew Fickett for the vacant title before injuries nixed the bout. If Silva appears on the card (it’s not a guarantee that he will, right now) he could face IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson, or Robert “Buzz” Berry, who knocked out Ken Shamrock in March.

Unfinished Business, which appears destined for St. Louis, may also feature women’s MMA again as Shayna Baszler-Kelly Kobald is being discussed as potential follow-up to the first card’s Gina Carano-Kaitlin Young bout.

Rumored Fight Card

Robbie Lawler vs. Scott Smith
Antonio “Big Foot” Silva vs. TBA (Roy Nelson, Robert Berry)
Jake Shields vs. TBA (Jay Hieron, Nick Thompson, Paul Daley)
Shayna Baszler vs. Kelly Kobald

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