In the 50's as a kid, I remember going to my Uncle Meyer's house to watch Gillette's Friday Night Fights, from there I remember going to Miami Beach Convention Center to see Professional Wrestling in the early 60's. EliteXC has a little of both!!
There has been alot of hype around CBS's decision to program Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) EliteXC:Primetime on CBS. Watching the first program, I immediately thought of Vince McMahon and the WWE. The mixture of Diva's, fireworks, and rock music is the signature of McMahon, and its only a matter of time before McMahon once again boards the MMA Train. You may remember Ken Shamrock, an MMA Legend was on the WWF/WWE roster for years. But I am digressing.
Kimbo Slice was on the cover of ESPN magazine, and there was alot of hype around his first match on CBS. In his first match to last past the first round, Kimbo Slice beat James Thompson by TKO. At least that was the outcome Tonite. Kimbo was getting his butt kicked during portions of both rounds- and when the ref stopped the fight after Kimbo opened up Thompson's Ear, I questioned that decision. But it will make for a good rematch. My take is Kimbo needs more training to fight MMA style, as when he was on the mat, he didn't have good moves. This bout had all the makings of a rematch- McMahon Style!
Nice to see sponsors like Burger King, and Miller Lite jumping aboard.
Variety Update on Rating for EliteXC.
Yahoo Sports looks at the Card Results
CNNSI Results from EliteXC on CBS -May 31
picture from MMA Weekly
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