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Cris Cyborg vs. Yoko Takahashi set for Oct. 4

Sam Caplan — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:32 +0000

A much-talked about 140 pound female fight between Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos and Yoko Takahashi that has been tentatively scheduled for several cards, is now apparently set to take place during EliteXC and CBS’ next installment of “Saturday Night Fights” on Oct. 4.

FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news while speaking with EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw on Monday.

Shaw indicated that as of now, the Cyborg vs. Takahashi matchup is not guaranteed to make the CBS telecast, which is only guaranteed to show bouts between Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, Gina Carano vs. Kelly Kobald-Gavin, Jake Shields vs. Paul Daley, and Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Benji Radach.

As of now, the plan is to show the Cyborg vs. Takahashi matchup in its entirety on a tape-delay basis if time permits. If time does not permit, EliteXC is hopeful that CBS will be able to air highlights of the fight.

Regardless of what form the fight airs in, Shaw believes the Cyborg vs. Takahashi matchup is great incentive for fight fans planning to attend the show in Ft. Lauderdale at the BankAtlantic Arena to show up early in order to catch the preliminary portion of the card.

ShoXC 3/21 Results

Adam Morgan — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:46:25 +0000

Here are the results from Friday night’s ShoXC event which featured a 160 lbs. main event of decorated muay thai fighter Malaipet going against King of the Cage veteran Thomas Denny.

When: March 21st, 2008

Where: Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA

Thomas Denny def. Malaipet via disqualification (illegal strikes)

Conor Heun def. Marlon Mathias via unanimous decision

Jaime Fletcher def. Aaron Rosa via unanimous decision

Shane Del Rosario def. Analu Brash via TKO (strikes) 3:18 of round one

Mark Oshiro def. Chris Cariaso via TKO (strikes) at 2:38 of round one

Brandon Tarn def. Jason Williams via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:05 of round two

Devin Howard def. Mark Kempthorne via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:53 of round one

Lyle Beerbohm def. Vince Guzman via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:26 of round two

Kenny Johnson def. Michael Penafiel via unanimous decision

Steve Gable def. Eric Jones via TKO (strikes) at 2:47 of round one

ShoXC Preview: Malaipet “Diamond” Sithprapom Highlight (video)

Adam Morgan — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:57:11 +0000

Here’s an incredible highlight of Malaipet’s extensive and decorated Muay Thai career. He’ll be fighting Thomas Denny, a King of the Cage veteran, tomorrow night at the ShoXC event. Malaipet is a beast on the feet and if Denny can’t find a way to get this fight to the ground, he will be in deep, deep trouble. Thanks to Bloody Elbow for the find.

ShoXC to return on Oct. 26 featuring Javi Vazquez, Aaron Rosa, and Muhsin Corbbrey

Sam Caplan — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:16:37 +0000

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that EliteXC is planning another ShoXC card to be televised on Showtime on Friday, October 26, at 11 p.m. ET.

The card is subject to change but right now it’s looking like the main event that was leaked on the Underground forum between Javier Vazquez vs. J.C. Pennington will indeed be happening.

Undercard matches on Showtime are expected to include the return of Aaron Rosa, who made a strong impression during the first ShoXC when he took out the more heralded Jefferson Silva. Rosa, with a perfect 9-0 record, will be taking on another undefeated fighter, 8-0 Jared Hamman.

Showing even more of a commitment to women’s MMA, Showtime will be televising a female match not involving Gina Carano. Shayna Baszler, who defeated Jan Finney during the non-televised portion of the first ShoXC, will be taking on Jennifer Tate. A win by Baszler could put her a step closer to a match with Carano.

Muhsin Corbbrey, who won his ShoXC debut via decision over the rugged Lee Gibson at the first ShoXC, will also be back on the card in a match against Bobby McMasters.

Kaleo Kwan is also slated to fight Malaipet.