Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close doors

BengalMan · 10-20-2008, 08:43 PM

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

Quoteworthy:

“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.

NCRadioMan · 10-20-2008, 10:09 PM

Found this:

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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.

doctorcue · 10-21-2008, 12:47 AM

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.

VirtualSmitty · 10-21-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Found this:

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.

chippewastud79 · 10-21-2008, 10:05 AM

The bigger issue is how do we see more Gina Carano?

boonedoggle · 10-21-2008, 10:09 AM

personally, I thought it was good entertainment. Another reason to throw a Saturday night party anyways.

VirtualSmitty · 10-21-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

The bigger issue is how do we see more Gina Carano?

Good call. I hadn't thought of that.

NCRadioMan · 10-21-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

The bigger issue is how do we see more Gina Carano?

Hopefully Affliction will see the light and add more women's mma.

chippewastud79 · 10-21-2008, 10:56 AM

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.

10-21-2008, 11:24 AM

Wow. Thanks for the update Ian. I bet Dana is laughing now.

zmancbr · 10-21-2008, 11:41 AM

I was just reading that article... that is some crazy stuff...

10-20-2008, 08:43 PM	#1
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close doors http://mmamania.com/2008/10/20/repor...e-immediately/ Quoteworthy: “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.

10-21-2008, 12:47 AM	#3
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	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.

10-21-2008, 10:05 AM	#5
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d The bigger issue is how do we see more Gina Carano? __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-21-2008, 10:09 AM	#6
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	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. __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

10-21-2008, 10:56 AM	#9
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	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. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-21-2008, 11:24 AM	#10
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d Wow. Thanks for the update Ian. I bet Dana is laughing now.

10-21-2008, 11:41 AM	#11
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Pro Elite / Elite XC, home of Kimbo to close d I was just reading that article... that is some crazy stuff...