Sam Caplan of Five Oz. published a report earlier today convering the latest additions and possible subtractions to the EliteXC/Showtime Nov. 8 fight card.
Apparently, EliteXC will announce the highly rumored vacant lightweight title fight between Nick Diaz and Eddie Alvarez tonight on CBS. Here’s a quick rundown of the rest.
In an interview with FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Nick Lembo, legal counsel and the NJACB’s highest ranking official in attendance at Saturday night’s EliteXC ‘Primetime’ On CBS event, sets the record straight on the controversial fight stoppages that occurred in the event’s three biggest fights. Dr. Sherry Wulkan, the ringside physician, followed up with Five Oz. editor Sam Caplan for further clarification. The referee for the Kimbo Slice/James Thompson bout, Dan Miragliotta, commented on why he stopped the fight despite James Thompson still being on his feet.
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Kaitlin Young gives a little insight into the stoppage that ended the fight between her and Gina Carano at EliteXC ‘Primetime’ on CBS last Saturday night. It was believed that the doctor had stopped the fight, however according to Kaitlin, she was cleared by the doctor to continue:
My left cheek and area surrounding the eye are looking pretty ugly today, but there was no major damage. Though it may have looked like it on tv, I never actually had an open wound.
Mixed martial arts made its primetime network television debut on CBS tonight with EliteXC ‘Primetime.’ It was a historical night that had its shining moments, yet I’m highly disappointed in most of what I saw.
If you’re wondering why many writers in the MMA blogosphere, including myself, are picking Kaitlin Young to upset Gina Carano, here’s why. This girl is no joke. She would knock you silly.
All fights in the video are from the same night.
Keep in mind though that Gina is a better striker than Young’s opposition in this video, at least to my knowledge, so I don’t think Young’s going to just come out and destroy Gina a minute into the first round. But, as the fight goes on and Gina’s conditioning starts to wane, it should leave some openings for Kaitlin to capitalize on.
It’s going to be an exciting fight.
No Comments | Filed under: Kaitlin YoungThe “agreement” that Kaitlin wouldn’t disclose on camera was a 12.5% forfeiture of Gina Carano’s purse to her for missing the 141lbs weight limit. I’m sure 12.5% of whatever Gina is making for this fight is pretty damn good.
Lawler & Smith, Kimbo & Thompson, Baroni & Villasenor and Rogers & Murphy after the jump.
MMA’s primetime network television debut is only a day away, when EliteXC takes center stage on CBS with ‘Primetime.’ The event will air live on CBS at 9PM ET/6PM PT. The entire preliminary card will be streamed live on ProElite.com and CBSSports.com starting at 7PM ET.
No Comments | Filed under: CBS, CBS/EliteXC: Primetime, Gina Carano, James Thompson, Joey Villasenor, Kaitlin Young, Kimbo Slice, Phil Baroni, Robbie Lawler, Scott Smith…well sort of. This must feel awkward.
While Gina is showing off her Muay Thai skills to the media, Kaitlin Young is pushing 350lbs up 40ft long inclines, flipping tires twice her size, and pulling trucks with her teeth. Okay, well not with her teeth, but pulling a truck nevertheless.
…or her lack thereof. Gina Carano will be taking on a very dangerous Kaitlin Young at EliteXC ‘Primetime’ on the first-ever primetime network televised MMA card. I hope she’s ready.
CR: FightHype.com
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