EliteXC - new MMA organization

[JDMnAR1]

I noticed a flyer the other day when having lunch for EliteXC (Xtreme Combat) and thought I would check it out. In looking at their website, they just started in 2006 (domain was registered Dec. 1st). One of the principles is Gary Shaw (of boxing promoter Gary Shaw Productions), so they do have some experience in a related field. It looks like their first event is next month - headliner is Frank Shamrock vs. Renzo Gracie - in Southaven, MS (near the casinos at Tunica). The full fight card includes Wesley Correira and David Loiseau, among others. It will also be on Showtime, and maybe Showtime PPV. It will be interesting to see how the rules compare to UFC and Pride.

 

[mrkun]

Elbows and knees to the head on the ground I hope. *crosses fingers*

 

[TheNinja]

I wouldn't have high hopes for it. Although it may survive b/c of it's partnership with Showtime. There are just so many MMA orgs right now now. WFA, WEC, IFL, UFC, PrideFC, CageRage, EliteXC, Bodog. Although I give credit to EliteXC for getting Shamrock to fight. Supposdly they also got Nick Diaz.

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: mrkun
Elbows and knees to the head on the ground I hope. *crosses fingers*

Yes. Brain injuries make it BETTER! :roll:

 

[TallBill]

I'll watch whatever fighting. They are all great fun.

 

[gwrober]

Originally posted by: TallBill
I'll watch whatever fighting. They are all great fun.

True!

 

[TheNinja]

Originally posted by: mrkun
Elbows and knees to the head on the ground I hope. *crosses fingers*

I don't think it'll happen. I believe it is the state athletic commissions that decide on this. It is not up to the organization. Like with Pride came to the US, they typcially allow knees, kicks, and stomps to the head of a downed opponent. The NSAC did not allow them to do this when they came to the US. Elbows to the head are allowed by the NSAC though.

 

[waggy]

hmm looks as if its the castoffs of UFC. though i did like cabbage.

and having Bill goldberg as a announcer? yeah..

 

[drnickriviera]

Dang that's about 20 mins from me. Wish the tickets were cheaper

 

[doze]

Frank Shamrock vs. Renzo Gracie

A fight for name recognition?

 

[kenrippy]

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anyone watch this tonight? i don't have showtime so was wondering....

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: kenrippy
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anyone watch this tonight? i don't have showtime so was wondering....

Yeah i seen it. Gina Is Freakin hot. Check out Sherdog.com it even has play by play and news about MMA.

 

[kenrippy]

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: kenrippy
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anyone watch this tonight? i don't have showtime so was wondering....

Yeah i seen it. Gina Is Freakin hot. Check out Sherdog.com it even has play by play and news about MMA.

thanks, i'd like to see some video of tonights action. heard shamrock got DQ'd, must be some different rules in this league...

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: kenrippy

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: kenrippy
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anyone watch this tonight? i don't have showtime so was wondering....

Yeah i seen it. Gina Is Freakin hot. Check out Sherdog.com it even has play by play and news about MMA.

thanks, i'd like to see some video of tonights action. heard shamrock got DQ'd, must be some different rules in this league...

The Rules should be the same as UFC. Dailymotion.com gots videos of all fights.

 

[jme5343]

I watched all but the main, it was on at work, but I had to leave. Yep, that Gina girl was very pretty. It was also an excellent fight between her and the other woman. Better than the Louiseau fight...and the Cabbage fight...

I thought it may be a joint venture of sorts. Herb Dean and Steve Mazzer..whatever were both referees, both from UFC.

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: jmebonner
I watched all but the main, it was on at work, but I had to leave. Yep, that Gina girl was very pretty. It was also an excellent fight between her and the other woman. Better than the Louiseau fight...and the Cabbage fight...

Herb Dean and Steve Mazzer..whatever were both referees, both from UFC.

No. They are issued by the NASC

 

[kenrippy]

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: kenrippy

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: kenrippy
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anyone watch this tonight? i don't have showtime so was wondering....

Yeah i seen it. Gina Is Freakin hot. Check out Sherdog.com it even has play by play and news about MMA.

thanks, i'd like to see some video of tonights action. heard shamrock got DQ'd, must be some different rules in this league...

The Rules should be the same as UFC. Dailymotion.com gots videos of all fights.

i searched there with "elite xc" and other variations but cant find it. care to link me? thanks. can't find it on the torrents either, not many people must have heard about this league.

 

[beemercer]

Originally posted by: kenrippy

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: kenrippy
bump

anyone watch this tonight? i don't have showtime so was wondering....

Yeah i seen it. Gina Is Freakin hot. Check out Sherdog.com it even has play by play and news about MMA.

thanks, i'd like to see some video of tonights action. heard shamrock got DQ'd, must be some different rules in this league...

He kneed Gracie in the back of the head twice; it was a disappointing end.

 

[jme5343]

Originally posted by: jmebonner
I watched all but the main, it was on at work, but I had to leave. Yep, that Gina girl was very pretty. It was also an excellent fight between her and the other woman. Better than the Louiseau fight...and the Cabbage fight...

I thought it may be a joint venture of sorts. Herb Dean and Steve Mazzer..whatever were both referees, both from UFC.

Ahh, I was unaware. What about McCarthy? He was with UFC before it was ever sanctioned, if I remember correctly. I assume he just became qualified and carried on like he did before?

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: kenrippy

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: kenrippy

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: kenrippy
bump

anyone watch this tonight? i don't have showtime so was wondering....

Yeah i seen it. Gina Is Freakin hot. Check out Sherdog.com it even has play by play and news about MMA.

thanks, i'd like to see some video of tonights action. heard shamrock got DQ'd, must be some different rules in this league...

The Rules should be the same as UFC. Dailymotion.com gots videos of all fights.

i searched there with "elite xc" and other variations but cant find it. care to link me? thanks. can't find it on the torrents either, not many people must have heard about this league.

type in the names of the fights

 

[mrkun]

Originally posted by: jmebonner

Originally posted by: jmebonner
I watched all but the main, it was on at work, but I had to leave. Yep, that Gina girl was very pretty. It was also an excellent fight between her and the other woman. Better than the Louiseau fight...and the Cabbage fight...

I thought it may be a joint venture of sorts. Herb Dean and Steve Mazzer..whatever were both referees, both from UFC.

Ahh, I was unaware. What about McCarthy? He was with UFC before it was ever sanctioned, if I remember correctly. I assume he just became qualified and carried on like he did before?

I'd read somewhere else that the refs are assigned by the NSAC. And yes, that's correct about McCarthy.

 

[Nocturnal]

Production was superb. It's on par with the UFC. With more shows under their belt, the show can only get better. The only thing I have a gripe with is Gary Shaw's fifteen second rule. Most people don't understand grappling and often times just think it's two guys rolling around. It's actually a very careful chess match once it gets down to the ground. I noticed that when Renzo was advancing position in the main event, even though he was being active they still got stood up. I didn't like that. That's my only gripe but the production was extremely well! I can't wait for their next show.

 

[Nocturnal]

Originally posted by: mrkun

Originally posted by: jmebonner

Originally posted by: jmebonner
I watched all but the main, it was on at work, but I had to leave. Yep, that Gina girl was very pretty. It was also an excellent fight between her and the other woman. Better than the Louiseau fight...and the Cabbage fight...

I thought it may be a joint venture of sorts. Herb Dean and Steve Mazzer..whatever were both referees, both from UFC.

Ahh, I was unaware. What about McCarthy? He was with UFC before it was ever sanctioned, if I remember correctly. I assume he just became qualified and carried on like he did before?

I'd read somewhere else that the refs are assigned by the NSAC. And yes, that's correct about McCarthy.

You're correct. The atheletic commissions have a pool of refs to choose from and normally go with the same bunch that the UFC uses such as Herb Dean, Steve Mazzagatti, Mario Yamasaki, BJM, etc.

 

[mrkun]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Production was superb. It's on par with the UFC. With more shows under their belt, the show can only get better. The only thing I have a gripe with is Gary Shaw's fifteen second rule. Most people don't understand grappling and often times just think it's two guys rolling around. It's actually a very careful chess match once it gets down to the ground. I noticed that when Renzo was advancing position in the main event, even though he was being active they still got stood up. I didn't like that. That's my only gripe but the production was extremely well! I can't wait for their next show.

EXC has a 15-second maximum on the ground?

 

[new2AMD]

Originally posted by: mrkun

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Production was superb. It's on par with the UFC. With more shows under their belt, the show can only get better. The only thing I have a gripe with is Gary Shaw's fifteen second rule. Most people don't understand grappling and often times just think it's two guys rolling around. It's actually a very careful chess match once it gets down to the ground. I noticed that when Renzo was advancing position in the main event, even though he was being active they still got stood up. I didn't like that. That's my only gripe but the production was extremely well! I can't wait for their next show.

EXC has a 15-second maximum on the ground?

only if the ref determines that nothing is happening. There is a warning and they go on the clock. If they clock runs out the ref stands them up.