CBS and EliteXC today announced the lineup for the first “CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS,” to be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Saturday, May 31 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
“In terms of recognition and perception, I believe May 31 is the biggest and single most important MMA [...]

Fans can continue to expect to see mixed martial arts standouts and fan favorites Kimbo Slice, Gina Carano and Robbie Lawler fighting for Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.’s live fight division, EliteXC, for a long, long time.
“I am proud and very excited to announce that Kimbo, Gina and Robbie have all re-signed with us,’’ EliteXC Live [...]

It was recently announced that the first ever MMA network broadcast “CBS EliteXC Saturday Night Fights”, will take place on May 31 from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. In addition to the reported Kimbo Slice headlining fight (against a to-be-named opponent), the card now features a bout between UFC veteran Phil Baroni [...]

UFC veteran Robbie Lawler, who last fought for the organization at UFC 50 in 2004, will be returning to the UFC as an assistant coach on Matt Hughes’ Ultimate Fighter 6 team.
Lawler is a 14-4 mixed martial artist who trains with Miletich Fighting Systems. He holds UFC wins over Aaron Riley, Steve Berger, Tiki Ghosn, [...]