elitexc Stories - Bloody Elbow
Tito Ortiz 2.0
Don't believe the hype. The idea that Ortiz can never compete with the upper tier or even mid tier of the UFC light heavyweight division is grossly overstated. It is clear that ring rust from inactivity as well as - quite literally - rebuilding physical capability imposes a tax on professional...
Preliminary CBS ratings for Strikeforce: 'Fedor vs Rogers' averages 3.79 million viewers
The preliminary ratings for the CBS broadcast of Strikeforce: "Fedor vs. Rogers" returned an estimated 3.79 million viewers for the prime time mixed martial arts event. The 1.7 rating share for "Saturday Night Fights" was enough to reach number one in several key demographics; however, it did fall...
Clay Guida: Farewell Diego, you're headed back to welterweight
Props: USA Today Quoteworthy: "I'm going to make him want to go back to welterweight once I'm done with him. It's that simple. There's not room for two of us in this weight class ... he's not going to be able to stop my takedowns. He's not going to be able to stop my striking ... I think I'm one...
Jared Shaw is not the reason Elite XC went under
Props: Versus.com Quoteworthy: "There’s haters in life, there’s jealousy in life. There’s people who are misinformed. I am used to feeling the brunt of hate or gratification - however somebody wants to treat me. To hear my coworkers come out and basically throw stones, slander me, and insinuate...
Frank Shamrock: Ken Shamrock cut himself to escape fight with Kimbo Slice
Props: Five Ounces of Pain Quoteworthy: I think Ken cut himself. It goes back to his giant ego and not being smart enough to understand the rest of the business. I think he got upset because Kimbo was making twice as much as he was and I don’t think his ego could take it. I know for a fact that he...
Strikeforce purchases remaining ProElite assets (Updated)
After shutting its doors in October of 2008 following its inability to secure additional funding to keep the promotion afloat, the remains of ProElite -- the parent company of EliteXC -- have been officially acquired courtesy of the California-based Strikeforce promotion earlier today. Financial...
MMA Quick Quote: Kimbo Slice is a turkey
"Big, mean, bearded street fighter, an Internet You Tube sensation, gets a crack at a title in a hugely hyped mixed martial arts bout after only three pro fights, faces a last-minute replacement and -- of course -- has his big, mean, bearded head handed to him 14 seconds later. Snorrrrre." --...
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