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FatCat · 10-11-2007, 01:45 PM

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Kimbo Slice Signs with EliteXC; Nick Diaz Signs Extension

Posted by MMA Junkie on October 11, 2007 at 2:35 pm ET

ProElite.com, the parent company of the Elite Xtreme Combat organization, has signed famed Internet brawler Kimbo Slice to fight on the organization’s upcoming Nov. 10 event in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Earlier today ProElite.com broke the news, which was confirmed by Sam Caplan at Five Ounces of Pain | An MMA Blog.

The 33-year-old Slice was slated to headline an Oct. 12 Cage Fury Fighting Championships event against UFC veteran David “Tank” Abbott, but last week, event organizers pulled the plug on the show, citing the loss of a key investor.

Numerous MMA promotions were vying for the bout after CFFC’s cancellation. And while Slice has been signed, EliteXC made no mention of Abbott, though the California-based promotion says more news about the signing will be available later today.

Slice rose to fame as an underground brawler when his fights were marketed on the Internet. The former football player and bodyguard for pornography companies made his MMA debut at CFFC 5 in an exhibition bout with boxer Ray Mercer. Slice needed just 72 seconds to earn the victory via guillotine choke.

The Nov. 10 EliteXC event airs on Showtime at 10 p.m.

In addition to Slice, EliteXC today announced that former UFC fighter Nick Diaz has signed a long-term contract extension with the organization. The new deal adds an additional two years to the remaining two fights on his current contract. With the new deal, Diaz will fight exclusively in the U.S. for EliteXC. Diaz next fights on the organization’s Nov. 10 event for EliteXC’s new and vacant 160-pound title.

EliteXC will next host a “ShowXC” program, which features up-and-coming fighters, Oct. 26 on Showtime. The fight card includes J.C. Pennington vs. Javier Vazquez, Jared Hamman vs. Aaron Rosa, and female fighters Shayna Baszler vs. Jennifer Tate. “ShowXC” is the MMA version of Showtime’s popular boxing program, “ShowBox.“

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We’re a little late in sending our well-wishes, but the MMAjunkie.com team would like to congratulate Sam Caplan on his new gig with ProElite.com. Sam was hired as the company’s lead writer and editor and will work for the promotion in a full-time capacity.

Unfortunately, because of his new position, Sam will no longer have the time to contribute to MMAjunkie.com (though we remain colleagues and friends) in a regular capacity.

We wish Sam the best of luck with his new endeavor.

I know there are mixed feelings about Kimbo, but personally I look forward to seeing what he can really do. Little disappointed about Diaz signing for 2 years though.

Crashsti · 10-11-2007, 01:52 PM

Nothing wrong with Kimbo. he made a name for himself in illegal internet fights and has now decided to do MMA for real and has even trained with Bas Rutten. the last two are certainly steps in the right direction.

russhutton · 10-12-2007, 02:09 AM

I'm really happy about the Diaz signing, as it gives an even stronger possibility to the chances of him having the fight with Frank Shamrock he said he wanted...

raconteur8 · 10-14-2007, 06:47 PM

Saw an MMA Inside episode with Kimbo on set..Bas was singing him praises saying his work ethic and attitude has been good in the gym.

his debut win with a submission still shocks me..

Fang · 10-22-2007, 05:53 PM

Kimbo Slice is a monster, he's about to fight my boy Dan "The Bull" Bobish here soon.

Ninjabot · 10-24-2007, 10:29 PM

at least now we should see Lawler Diaz 2

Mulla · 10-25-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjabot

at least now we should see Lawler Diaz 2

Possible, but unlikely as they're fighting in different weightclasses (Nick @ 160 and Robbie @185lbs).