Exclusive: EliteXC offers contract to women’s champion Tara LaRosa
ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned that BodogFIGHT Women’s Champion Tara LaRosa recently received a contract offer from EliteXC. The news was confirmed by sources within EliteXC and also a representative from LaRosa’s camp. While EliteXC was unable to confirm, LaRosa’s representative revealed that she has received a three fight offer from the promotion. However, a deal... [Read More...]
Report: Gina Carano casted as “Crush” in the new American Gladiators series
The American Gladiators Blog, if you can believe such a thing exists, is reporting that Gina Carano will be on the upcoming remake of the American Gladiators show, going by the nickname “Crush”: We have known for a few days Gina Carano, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter was going to be one of the new Gladiators but we were unsure of which one. Well it has been confirmed she... [Read More...]
UFC 80 to be held in Newcastle, England; Marcus Davis v. Jess Liaudin rumored
According to The Fight Network, UFC 80 is scheduled for a return trip to the United Kingdom: UFC 80 is scheduled to touch down at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England, a northern city with a population of only 260,000, but well known throughout the country for its vibrant nightlife and personality. The 11,000-seat Metro arena is a choice venue, as it has hosted numerous World Wrestling Entertainment... [Read More...]
More random ranting: Compustrike and Gina Carano’s weight
I thought I was done ranting this morning but I’m not. First, I wanted to talk about Compustrike’s recent involvement in scoring UFC fights. Kid Nate over at BloodyElbow.com has a post that highlights two different takes from Fight Linker and Pramit Mohapatra of MMAMadness.com and the Baltimore Sun. I wanted to weigh in on the subject and raise the question of Compustrike’s place... [Read More...]
My thoughts on EliteXC’s Uprising card from Hawaii
I don’t always agree or completely understand the direction of some of Pro Elite’s business strategies but I have to give them credit, most of their EliteXC shows have been great, and last night was no exception. The debut show in February wasn’t anything special but considering it was their first show, it was pretty good. The June co-promotion with Strikeforce for the Baroni vs.... [Read More...]
EliteXC: Evinger wants to make out with Carano
Normally I try to take a mature approach when it comes to female fighting. My wife is a semi-pro Muay Thai fighter and I’ve trained with females before. I know how hard it can be at times for them to be taken seriously and treated lake legitimate athletes. But hey, I’m going to break from tradition here, thanks in large part to a comment made by Tonya Evinger during yesterday’s local... [Read More...]
Report: Anthony Johnson off of UFC 75 card
Lee Whitehead of MMAWeekly.com is reporting that Anthony Johnson is no longer scheduled to face Jess Liaudin during the preliminary portion of UFC 75 in London on September 8. According to Whitehead, Liaudin’s new opponent will be Anthony Torres. You can read the report by clicking here. Read More →
Gina Carano to announce for Pro Elite
EliteXC will be broadcasting the preliminary portion of Friday’s Frank Shamrock vs. Phil Baroni card via the Internet on ProElite.com. Pro Elite has announced that Gina Carano will be joining Todd Keneley and Jared Show (son of EliteXC president Gary Shaw) on the broadcast team. Read More →
