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EliteXC Formally Cancels November 8th Event, Confirms Closing
Oct 22, 2008 - 8:06 am ET | 43 Comments
EliteXC Formally Cancels November 8th Event, Confirms Closing

EliteXC Manager of Fight Operations JT Steele on Tuesday informed Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer via email that the promotion was canceling its November 8th event scheduled for November 8th in Reno, Nevada.
The email also officially confirmed that ProElite, Inc., the parent company of EliteXC, ceased operations on Tuesday.
MMAFrenzy.com was forwarded a [...]

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ProElite, EliteXC Going Out of Business
Oct 20, 2008 - 9:47 pm ET | 94 Comments
ProElite, EliteXC Going Out of Business

ProElite, the parent company of mixed martial arts promotion EliteXC, has called it quits.
MMAFrenzy.com has learned that the struggling company, which aired its third live event on CBS just weeks ago to solid ratings, will cease operations on Friday, informing employees and fighters of the decision earlier today.
At this time no official announcement has been [...]

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Brett Rogers vs. Paul Buentello Booked For EliteXC “A Night of Champions”
Oct 16, 2008 - 1:18 pm ET | 13 Comments
Brett Rogers vs. Paul Buentello Booked For EliteXC “A Night of Champions”

EliteXC heavyweight contender Brett Rogers (7-0) will battle veteran Paul Buentello (26-10) at EliteXC “A Night of Champions” on November 8th in Reno, Nevada.
Rogers, who was on the short list of future opponents for Kimbo Slice prior to his 14-second loss to Seth Petruzelli earlier this month, holds an undefeated 7-0 record, including a 3-0 [...]

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Scott Smith vs. Hector Lombard, Kaitlin Young vs. Sarah Kaufman Added To EliteXC “A Night of Champions”
Oct 9, 2008 - 1:04 pm ET | 6 Comments

Hector Lombard (16-2-1) will make his EliteXC debut on November 8th at EliteXC “A Night of Champions” in Reno, Nevada against EliteXC middleweight contender Scott Smith (13-5).
A native of Cuba, Lombard will be making his US debut in the November matchup. Lombard, the reigning CFC middleweight champion, is undefeated in his last 11-bouts, including his [...]

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Robbie Lawler vs. Joey Villasenor Announced For November 8th EliteXC Event
Sep 29, 2008 - 10:30 am ET | 25 Comments

EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler (18-4) will rematch with top 185-pound challenger Joey Villasenor (26-6) in the main event of EliteXC’s November 8th event, which will air on Showtime.
The long-rumored matchup was announced during Friday’s Showtime broadcast of ShoXC “Reis vs. Cullum”, though a location for the event has not yet been announced.
Lawler, a UFC [...]

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Villasenor, Rogers, Diaz, and Feijao Added To November 8th EliteXC Lineup
Aug 27, 2008 - 12:00 pm ET | 29 Comments

Joey Villasenor, Brett Rogers, Nick Diaz, and Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante have been added to the fight card for EliteXC’s November 8th event.
No location or venue have yet been announced for the event, which will air live on Showtime.
MMA Junkie reported the additions to the lineup on Tuesday.
Villasenor may take on EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler [...]

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