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Old 10-20-2008, 08:43 PM   #1
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Default Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close doors

http://mmamania.com/2008/10/20/repor...e-immediately/

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“Less than two years following the formation of ProElite, Inc., the group notified employees and fighters Monday it was shutting its doors effective immediately…. ProElite was an entertainment and media company founded in partnership with Showtime Networks and spearheaded by the mixed martial arts promotional brand EliteXC. Representatives for ProElite, EliteXC and Showtime did not return calls for comment.”

Wow … this is a major development in the sport. The author of the article, Josh Gross, is a reliable source so we’re inclined to believe it is accurate. Stay tuned for more details as we attempt to collect more information.
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Old 10-20-2008, 10:09 PM   #2
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Default Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d

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Although EliteXC now is out of the picture, that doesn't necessarily mean that CBS and Showtime are out of the MMA business. Sources have indicated that, having worked with Affliction Entertainment to add Andrei Arlovski and Roy Nelson to the "Heat" event (both are Affliction fighters), there is now the distinct possibility that CBS may look towards a relationship with Affliction to fill the void left by EliteXC's exodus.
I guess Kimblo will have to go back to streetfighing where he belongs. Or he could be marketed as a "special attraction" like Butterbean.
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Old 10-21-2008, 12:47 AM   #3
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Default Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d

Well... this has been coming. With the company laying off staff in weeks/months past; only a matter of time.

I think Kimbo would be great in Over the Top 2.
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Old 10-21-2008, 09:48 AM   #4
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Default Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d

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I guess Kimblo will have to go back to streetfighing where he belongs. Or he could be marketed as a "special attraction" like Butterbean.
LoL. Back to beating up bums for Kimbo.
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Old 10-21-2008, 10:05 AM   #5
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Default Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d

The bigger issue is how do we see more Gina Carano?
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Old 10-21-2008, 10:09 AM   #6
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Default Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d

personally, I thought it was good entertainment. Another reason to throw a Saturday night party anyways.
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Default Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d

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The bigger issue is how do we see more Gina Carano?
Good call. I hadn't thought of that.
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Default Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d

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The bigger issue is how do we see more Gina Carano?
Hopefully Affliction will see the light and add more women's mma.
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Default Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d

They did say that Gina's last fight drew more new viewers to the sport then even Kimblow.

Here is the latest Yahoo! Article, although it doesn't say much about what may happen. It does say that Dana has no intention of signing Kimblow.
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Wow. Thanks for the update Ian. I bet Dana is laughing now.
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I was just reading that article... that is some crazy stuff...
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