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Report: Antonio Silva vs. Justin Eilers verbally agree to meet at July 26 EliteXC

6 months ago

Report: Antonio Silva vs. Justin Eilers verbally agree to meet at July 26 EliteXC
by MMAjunkie.com Staff, 6/30/08

Antonio Silva (10-1) and Justin Eilers (19-6-1) have verbally agreed to meet at EliteXC's July 26 event, which airs on both Showtime and CBS.

Fiveouncesofpain.com reports that the two heavyweights are expected to sign bout agreements today and will likely meet for the first-ever EliteXC heavyweight title, according to EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw. <<Full Story>>
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Jake Shields targets Nick Thompson for EliteXC title fight

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Jake Shields targets Nick Thompson for EliteXC title fight
by John Morgan - MMAjunkie.com, 6/29/08

EliteXC’s first-ever welterweight champion will be determined in July, when the organization returns to the CBS airwaves. Veterans Jake Shields (20-4-1) and Nick Thompson (36-9-1), each riding impressive win streaks, will square off for the belt. <<Full Story>>
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"Inside MMA" preview: KJ Noons trashes Nick Diaz, refuels heated rivalry

6 months ago

"Inside MMA" preview: KJ Noons trashes Nick Diaz, refuels heated rivalry
by MMAjunkie.com Staff, 6/26/08

During an EliteXC event earlier this month, EliteXC lightweight champ KJ Noons and Nick Diaz won separate bouts. However, when they met in the cage after Noons' victory to hype an upcoming rematch, all hell broke loose. <<Full Story>>
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CBS-EliteXC confirm heavyweight title match

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CBS-EliteXC confirm heavyweight title match
by MMAWeekly.com - 6/26/08

CBS and EliteXC on Wednesday announced that the next CBS-EliteXC Saturday Night Fights will be broadcast live from the Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif. on Saturday, July 26 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The four-fight broadcast will be highlighted by the highly anticipated rematch between Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith for the EliteXC middleweight title. <<Full Story>>
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EliteXC confirms three title fights, Stockton locale for next CBS broadcast

6 months ago

EliteXC confirms three title fights, Stockton locale for next CBS broadcast
by John Morgan - MMAJunkie.com, 6/26/08

MMA's second foray into the Saturday night living rooms of mainstream America will indeed take place on July 26. Contrary to previous expectations of a St. Louis venue, however, the organization will instead be traveling to Stockton, Calif., home of EliteXC lightweight Nick Diaz (17-7). <<Full Story>>
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EliteXC's next prime-time event slated for July 26

6 months ago

EliteXC's next prime-time event slated for July 26
by FoxSports.com - 6/25/08

EliteXC will be returning to prime time in July.

Saturday Night Fights will be broadcast live on CBS on July 26 from Stockton, Calif., the mixed martial arts organization said. The show will include a match between Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith. <<Full Story>>
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Smith-Lawler II highlights next EliteXC card

6 months ago

Smith-Lawler II highlights next EliteXC card
NBCSports.com - 6/25/08

EliteXC on Wednesday officially announced its second CBS card, "Unfinished Business," which will be headlined by the rematch of May's Scott Smith vs. Robbie Lawler middleweight title fight. <<Full Story>>
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DENNY EXCITED ABOUT MATCHUP WITH NICK DIAZ

6 months ago

DENNY EXCITED ABOUT MATCHUP WITH NICK DIAZ
by Damon Martin - MMAWeekly.com, 6/25/08

EliteXC continues to stack the upcoming July 26 CBS-EliteXC Saturday Night Fights show with more top talent as on Tuesday it was confirmed that California bad boy Nick Diaz would make his network television debut against veteran fighter and the equally colorful Thomas “Wildman” Denny. <<Full Story>>
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JAKE SHIELDS COMMENTS ON THOMPSON FIGHT

6 months ago

JAKE SHIELDS COMMENTS ON THOMPSON FIGHT
by Mick Hammond - MMAWeekly.com, 6/25/08

All Top 10 ranked welterweight Jake Shields has wanted over the past couple of years was to find a stable home in an organization that allowed him to face off against other top 170-pound fighters and one day fight for a title. <<Full Story>>
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Shields gets his wish: fighting a top-level opponent for a title

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Shields gets his wish: fighting a top-level opponent for a title
by Mick Hammond - MMAWeekly.com, 6/25/08

All Top 10-ranked welterweight Jake Shields has wanted over the past couple of years was to find a stable home in an organization that allowed him to face off against other top 170-pound fighters and one day fight for a title. <<Full Story>>
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