ProElite’s potential mystery investor revealed
In a Nov. 19 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ProElite indicated that the troubled company could possibly be close to receiving new funding from an outside source. “The Company is continuing discussions with potential strategic investors to secure financing sufficient to cure any possible default under the Showtime loan agreements. However, there is no assurance as to whether... [Read More...]
More agents join the stand against Showtime’s planned auction of ProElite fighter contracts
Several of the top agents in the mixed martial arts industry released a joint press release earlier this week to declare their opposition of Showtime’s planned Nov. 17 auction of ProElite’s assets. They formed a united front due to the fact that some of the advertised assets for the auction include the contracts of the men and women that they work for. In reading the release, it was almost surreal... [Read More...]
Cesar Gracie says Nick Diaz to fight next in Japan
Ever since the collapse of ProElite and EliteXC, managers such as Monte Cox have reviewed their fighters’ contracts and contacted EliteXC officials about a possible breach of contract with ProElite closing its doors. The contract for EliteXC’s fighters basically states that if EliteXC is unable to fulfill its payment obligations that the fighters can seek to terminate their contract with... [Read More...]
Report: EliteXC Nov. 8 show in jeopardy, ProElite in danger of folding
ProElite and EliteXC may be in their final days of business as of Monday night. Most, if not all fighters in EliteXC have been notified that the November 8 show in Reno has been canceled due to a lack of funding. The show was set to have showcase Eddie Alvarez vs. Nick Diaz in the main event for the EliteXC lightweight title. The news comes via a report by Sherdog late this evening. “We are confirming... [Read More...]
Report: State of Florida launches investigation of ProElite and EliteXC
A preliminary investigation surrounding questionable circumstances involving this past weekend’s main event between Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson and Seth Petruzelli during EliteXC and CBS’ Saturday Night Fights in South Florida has been launched by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The news is according to Franklin McNeil of ESPN.com and the Newark... [Read More...]
EliteXC confirms that Frank Shamrock volunteered to fight Kimbo Slice
Reports that former UFC champion Frank Shamrock volunteered to replace his adopted brother, Ken Shamrock, in the main event of this past weekends Saturday Night Fights on CBS are indeed correct. The news was confirmed in a press release issued by EliteXC late Wednesday night in which the promotion’s Head of Fighter Operations, Jeremy Lappen, stated that the reports were true. “… Reports... [Read More...]
EliteXC’s Lappen confirms that promotion did not offer submission bonus to Petruzelli; contradicts statements made by Petruzelli to 5 Oz.
The controversy as to whether ProElite and EliteXC officials offered a bonus to Seth Petruzelli this past Saturday not to take Kimbo Slice to the ground continues, as both Petruzelli and EliteXC Head of Fight Operations Jeremy Lappen have made contradictory statements. During an exclusive interview with Five Ounces of Pain conducted on Tuesday, Petruzelli, the former UFC fighter who scored an improbable... [Read More...]
K.J. Noons says he’s a free agent, EliteXC says otherwise
K.J. Noons was stripped of the EliteXC lightweight title almost a month ago after not coming to terms with EliteXC on a possible title defense against Nick Diaz. The promotion wanted to schedule Noons vs. Diaz for their October 4 EliteXC “Heat” show on CBS. Noons refused to defend the title against Nick Diaz and cited several reasons, including the fact that he felt Diaz wasn’t the... [Read More...]
State of Florida has no immediate plans to investigate EliteXC bribery accusations
While many columnists and writers have called for an investigation in response to vague comments made Monday by Seth Petruzelli during a radio interview on 104.1 FM in Orlando that many feel suggests he claimed EliteXC officials offered him a bonus to keep the fight standing, the state of Florida has no immediate plans to do so. “The Department has not received any official complaints regarding... [Read More...]
Slice earns half a million dollars for 14-second loss to Petruzelli
While Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson may have lost in the main event of EliteXC and CBS’ Saturday Night Fights against Seth Petruzelli as a result of a 14 second TKO, he still managed to walk away with $500,000. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the information after obtaining copies of signed bout agreements from the Florida State Boxing Commission. Petruzelli, who had originally been... [Read More...]
Gina Carano and Cyborg Santos doing damage at EliteXC Heat (pics)
Below are pictures from EliteXC Heat that took place this past Saturday at BankAtlantic Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Gina Carano and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos each displayed power, finesse, submission technique, and overall put on a hell of an entertaining bout against their respective opponents. With each of these top female fighters winning at EliteXC Heat by Unanimous Decision,... [Read More...]
The upside for Kimbo taking a fight vs. Petruzelli was likely financial
Sunrise, Fla. — The second-guessing regarding last night’s decision to substitute Seth Petruzelli in place of a medically disqualified Ken Shamrock in the main event of EliteXC and CBS’ “Saturday Night Fights” has already begun. The main question being raised is why did Kimbo accept the fight considering there was little upside? Well, I believe there was an upside for... [Read More...]
Petruzelli’s improbable victory raises many unanswered questions
Sunrise, Fla. — You could say it’s never happened in MMA but it did earlier this decade just prior to a UFC pay-per-view event in Atlantic City when Kevin Randleman tripped on a pipe just moments before having been scheduled to fight. Yet Ken Shamrock’s removal from a headline fight just hours before show time is still somewhat unprecedented considering the exposure involved with televising... [Read More...]
EliteXC Heat: Quick Results
When: Oct. 4, 2008 Where: BankAtlantic Center; Sunrise, Fla UPDATE: Tonight’s main event between Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock has been scratched due to an injury suffered by Shamrock. Official announcement: Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli is now the replacement fight. Petruzelli was scheduled to fight Aaron Rosa on the undercard. EliteXC Heat Results: Main Card Seth Petruzelli def. Kevin... [Read More...]
Gina Carano naked and Ken Shamrock shoves Kimbo Slice: Watch the EliteXC “Heat” weigh-in video here
Courtesy of ESPN.com, here are some highlights of Friday’s weigh-ins from the BankAtlantic Arena in Sunrise, Fla., including Gina Carano weighing in behind the shroud of a towel and Ken Shamrock’s “playful” shove of Kimbo Slice after Slice had turned his back. Read More →
Surprises could be in store during CBS and EliteXC’s “Saturday Night Fights”
Sunrise, Florida – While I felt July’s edition of Saturday Night Fights on CBS was a solid show, the one nit-pick I have to make was that the outcomes of the fights were all very predictable. You really can’t fault anyone for that but it’s still a development that has to be factored in when evaluating the show from an overall perspective. I believe tonight’s edition of... [Read More...]
EliteXC “Heat” Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson Preview
Andrei Arlovski (13-5 MMA) vs. Roy Nelson (13-2 MMA) In an attempt to pull the ripcord on their financial free fall, EliteXC made a deal with the sponsorship-devil and allowed Affliction to again promote their clothing as well as their fighters under the Elite XC banner. Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson is the first attempt at a joint product, as both fighters are under the Affliction promotional contract.... [Read More...]
EliteXC “Heat”: Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice Preview
Ken Shamrock (26-13-2 MMA) vs. Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson (3-0-0 MMA) The evolution from street brawler to MMA professional continues on Saturday night October 4th when Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson takes on another slightly past his prime legend in Ken Shamrock. Although Shamrock has only won twice since the millennium, he will attempt to halt the hype train that is Kimbo Slice. Kimbo can... [Read More...]
EliteXC “Heat”: Preview Jake Shields vs. Paul Daley
Welterweight Championship – Jake Shields (21-4-1) vs. Paul Daley (18-6-2) The lone championship match on the Elite XC card, champion Jake Shields takes on British brawler Paul Daley for the Welterweight title. Billed as the best of America versus the best of Britain, this is also a perfect battle of striker versus grappler in MMA. The defending champion is the better-rounded of the two fighters,... [Read More...]
EliteXC “Heat”: Preview Benji Radach vs Murilo “Ninja” Rua
Benji Radach (18-4 MMA) vs. Murilo “Ninja” Rua (16-8-1 MMA) This is one of the best middleweight fights you will ever see outside of the UFC. These two 185lbers are some of the most exciting stand up fighters in MMA. We have a fighter on the comeback trail to elite status versus another on a quest to reclaim his title belt. Both have slick striking with knockout power and cement chins. This... [Read More...]
