RING OF FIRE 31 CARD FINALIZED

Posted on | November 9, 2007 | No Comments

HARD NUTRITION presents
RING OF FIRE 31: UNDISPUTED!!

ROF promoter Sven BOOGIE Bean is happy to announce the next installment RING OF FIRE 31: UNDISPUTED !!. The 12 bout MMA event will take place on Saturday, December 1st 2007 at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado.

The show was named UNDISPUTED, as there will be a total of three ROF Championships contested that night. The promotion’s Light Heavyweight, Heavy weight, and Flyweight titles will all be up for grabs.

MAIN EVENT:

It has been said you are not a champion when you win the belt, rather you are a true champion when you defend it. ROF Light Heavyweight Champion Eliot FIRE Marshall couldn’t agree more. The BJJ Blackbelt added ROF champ to his long list of credentials in April when he defeated Marcus Sursa via submission. The task of defending the belt will not be an easy one as faces his toughest challenge to date. Canadian Rob MAXIMUS McDonald is a 3 time UFC veteran and appeared on season 2 of the Ultimate Fighter televison series. Macdonald was the 2002, 2003, 2004 Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Champion. In 2003, he was ranked #2 by the IKF in Kickboxing (amateur) and has an extensive wrestling background.

CHALLENGER Rob MacDonald:

“It means the world to me to fight for a title as prestigous as Ring of Fire Light Heavyweight Champion. I know Eliot had a bout with staph infection that delayed thes fight from taking place. I am glad he is healthy now as I want to fight a 100% Eliot Marshal. I think he is a great warrior and an honorable person and I think our styles will make this the Ring of Fire fight of the year. December 1st I will be more ready than ever to show the world the true Rob “Maximus” MacDonald. To all the fans dont miss this one. Its gonna be spectacular. Two great warriors, a great event, great fans. Its gonna be something special. An absolute war”

CHAMPION Eliot Marshall:

“I am excited for this fight. I feel it is a big step up in competition, and the most challenging of my career. I don’t want to be the fighter who has a nice padded record. I want to fight tough, dangerous opponents and that’s exactly the kind of fighter that Rob is. Ring Of Fire is a great event and I am proud to be the Champion. It is going to be a great fight December 1st, but come December 2nd I will still have my belt. It’s staying with me.”

FEATURE FIGHTS:

The fight card is stacked with talent from the UFC, IFL, and Shooto. Champion Christian RELENTLESS Allen, Undefeated Shane MONSTER Carwin, and the KARATE HOTTY Michelle Waterson are featured. Look for more news on individiual match ups in the coming days.

WORLD CLASS ARENA

the $45 million Broomfield Event Center is a state-of- the-art 180,000 square foot multi-purpose event center and includes 25 suites, 900 club seats, up to 8,000 total seats, a sit-down restaurant, three themed bars and a separate basketball practice facility. It is the home of the CHL ‘s Rocky Mountain Rage Professional Hockey Club and the Colorado 14ers Professional Basketball Club of the NBA Development League.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster via ww w.ticketmaster.com, phone charge at 303-830-TIXS or by visiting any area TM outlet, including the Broomfield Event Center Box Office.

Free on-site parking is provided with each ticket.

As always if you would like to see the show in style 8 seat VIP tables or VIP Party Suites can be reserved at 303- 246-5237

CAGED MADNESS SET FOR SECOND ROUND OF FIGHTS AT LUX NIGHTCLUB!

Posted on | November 8, 2007 | No Comments

The second installment of the thrilling Caged Madness series at the wildly popular Lux Nightclub in Akron, Ohio has been scheduled for Friday December 7, 2007. Top fighters have already been contracted from three midwest states. Extremely limited VIP SEATS are available for $30.00 and General Admission for $20.00. Contact me for tix or call the club at 330 253 7777 between 12 pm and 5pm to charge by phone.

PFC 5 INVADES NORTH DAKOTA

Posted on | November 7, 2007 | No Comments

PFC heads to North Dakota for “Beatdown at 4 Bears”

NEW TOWN, ND — The Palace Fighting Championship will hit the road to North Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 10 for PFC 5 “Beatdown at 4 Bears”.

It will be the first PFC show held away from the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, CA where four straight sold out shows have pushed the PFC into one of the fastest growing mixed martial arts promotions in the country.

“We are excited about this show. With PFC 5 we are able to bring some of our West Coast talent to the Midwest and we are also able to get a look at some of the up-and-coming talents from North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Ohio,” Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino Entertainment Director Christian Printup said.

“We will always have Lemoore as our home base and we have six events planned for 2008 in Lemoore, however with our impending television deal we will travel the show to markets where we will be televised. All in all it’s a very exciting time for the PFC,” Printup added. “We will continue to move the show around we are close to signing with a talent agency that will work to book us into other casinos and venues around the country.”

And first on the list of stops is New Town, North Dakota’s 4 Bears Casino.

In the main event, Sacramento, CA heavyweight Brad Imes (0-3) squares off with Chris Blair (6-0) of Kearney, NE.

“We are very pleased that Brad Imes, Season Two heavyweight division runner up from the UFC’s hit reality TV show ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ has taken the place of Ruben Villareal, who had taken the place of Imes’ injured teammate Justin Eilers in the Main Event,” Printup said. “This will be a very explosive heavyweight fight and I’m sure the fans will be pleased.”

Also on the card is a non-title lightweight bout between PFC Interim Lightweight Champion Poppies Martinez (12-3) of Lemoore, CA vs. Nick Zorg (4-5) of Findley, OH.

Martinez is fresh off a technical knockout victory over Brandon Jinnies (2-7) of Stockton, CA at PFC 4 “Project Complete” on Oct. 18. Martinez has won two straight fights and is shooting for a bout against Shad Smith (9-8-2) of San Bernardino, CA in January. Smith is the PFC Lightweight Champion and defeated Martinez in March for the belt.

Printup is also excited to showcase a heavyweight bout between Matt Blue Lafromboise (13-4) of the Turtle Mountain Tribe in Fargo, ND against Chris Galliher of Indianapolis, IN.

“We are looking forward to seeing Matt Blue from the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota, a very promising heavyweight who will be taking on a big guy in Chris Galliher with a solid boxing background. We expect fireworks in this fight,” Printup said.

In other bouts;

— Minnesota heavyweight Seth Guimont (1-0) vs. Aaron Alvord (1-0) of Menomonie, WI.

— Findley, OH welterweight Mike Musselwhite (0-2) vs. Russel Dietiene (0-0) of Bozeman, MT.

— Fresno, CA light heavyweight Jimmy Dexter (2-3) vs. Ethan Boyle (7-2) of Fargo, ND.

— Exeter, CA featherweight Michael Craddock (2-0) vs. Vance North (0-1) of Chisholm, MN.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and fights are slated to start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for bleachers, $25 for floor and $35 for ringside. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-294-5454 ext. 7624.

For more breaking PFC news log on to www.palacefightingchampionship.com.

Heavyweight Super fight

Brad Imes vs Chris Blair
6’7”/ 26lbs 6’2” / 245lbs
{9-3} {6-0}
Sacramento, CA Kearney, NE
Freestyle Fighter Wrestling/Boxing

Non-Title Lightweight fight

PFC Interim Lightweight Champion
Poppies Martinez vs Nick Zorg
5’8”/ 155lbs 5’8”/155lbs
Ultimate Fitness/Sam Ochoa’s Kempo Team Predator
{12-3} {4-5}
Lemoore, CA Findley, OH
Native Freestyle Fighting Freestyle
Former WEC North American Lightweight Champion

Heavyweight Fight

Seth Guimont vs Aaron Alvord
6’1”/265lb 6’2”/225lbs
Minnesota Menomonie, WI
{1-0} {1-0}
BJJ/Muay Thai Freestyle Fighting

Welterweight Fight

Mike Musselwhite vs Russel Dietiene
5’10”/170lbs 5’10”/170lbs
Findley, Ohio Bozeman, MT
{0-2} Pro Debut
Freestyle Fighting Freestyle Fighting

Heavyweight Fight

Chris “Big Irish” Galliher vs Matt Blue Lafromboise
280lbs/ 6’5” 250lbs/6’1”
Indianapolis, IN Turtle Mtn Tribe , Fargo ND
Boxing Freestyle Fighting

Light Heavyweight Fight

Jimmy Dexter vs Ethan Boyle
205lbs/6’2” 205lbs/6’3”
Fresno, CA Fargo, ND
Freestyle Fighting Submission Fighting

Featherwight Fight

Michael Craddock vs Vance North
???lbs/????? 135lbs/5’6”
Samurai Dojo Team Idaho
Exter, CA Chisholm/MN
MMA Wrestling/MMA

TBA vs TBA

WILLIAMS VOWS TO TAKE HOME VICTORY VS. GODFREY

Posted on | November 7, 2007 | No Comments

Jeremy Williams on Mission vs. Matt Godfrey headlining
“Pinnacle FiteNite: The Heat’s On In Hartford”
Nov. 24 at the Connecticut Convention Center

HARTFORD (November 7, 2007) – Former WBO heavyweight title challenger Jeremy “Half-Man, Half-Amazing” Williams has vowed to capture the world cruiserweight championship, which is the primary reason why he’s fighting a young buck like unbeaten NABF cruiserweight Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, headlining “Pinnacle FiteNite: The Heat’s On In Hartford,” on November 24 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

“Pinnacle FiteNite: The Heat’s On In Hartford,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in association with Sports Entertainment & Media, Inc., will be taped live and air on dates and times to be determined across the country on numerous Comcast regional stations including Comcast West, American One Network, Fight Network in Canada, Sports Net New York, GTV in Africa, as well as internationally on KOTV. Pinnacle FiteNite is produced by 21 Lakes and distributed by Integrated Sports.

A victory against 26-year-old Providence native Godfrey (16-0, 9 KOs), rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Council, as well as ranked No. 4 by the International Boxing Federation and No. 6 by the World Boxing Association, certainly would jump-start Williams’ comeback in terms of positioning him for a possible world title shot. Williams was inactive 2 ½ years, largely spent as a trainer for the first two seasons of The Contender television reality series, campaigning as a mixed-martial-arts fighter, and building his businesses in Long Beach. Jeremy fought all of his pro career as a relatively small heavyweight until his ring return last August 18 as a cruiserweight in an eight-round split decision win against Utah veteran Gary Gomez.

“With all I’ve accomplished as an amateur (two World titles and a pair of National Golden Gloves championships) and pro (WBC Americas heavyweight belt), my boxing career would not be complete without a world title,” Williams said. “When I fought (Henry) Akinwande for the (WBO heavyweight title, I took the fight on very, very short notice, got a ton of money and, at what age, 23, or whatever I was, I thought it was the fastest way to a championship. I’m 35 now, but I’m not old. I don’t drink, do drugs or abuse my body. I walk around at 215 (pounds). A 35-year-old fighter today isn’t like one from the eighties or early nineties. I’m not beat-up and I don’t have a sparring syndrome problem. Time isn’t of the essence; it’s about the way you live life. (Evander) Holyfield just fought again for the world heavyweight title, we had a 50-year-old heavyweight champion (George Foreman), and Bernard Hopkins is still great at 42.

“Today, I’m a father and a businessman. I just started a new clothing line (Ring & Cage Clothing, Co.) with worldwide distribution and I own property in California and Arizona. I coach Pop Warner football, too. I’m not fighting to pay the mortgage. Winning the world title is my passion. I’m not your typical boxer. My first fight back after being out 2 ½ years was against a tough guy, Gary Gomez, in his hometown (Salt Lake City) at 4,200-foot elevation. I wasn’t at my best but I guarantee I’ll look a lot more like myself on November 24th.”

Godfrey also was a celebrated U.S. amateur boxer who was the second heavyweight alternate on the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team. He will be defending his NABF title against Williams in the 12-round main event.

“Godfrey won everything I won (as an amateur) and his pro career has been very good to this point,” Wiliams remarked. “But if you look at the details, who has he fought? (Felix) Cora is a journeyman type. He’s tough but I’ve fought a lot of tough guys and I was never really a heavyweight, fighting guys 30-40 pounds heavier. The cruiserweight division is one of the best with good athletes and not obtrusive giants. I know Godfrey’s acclaimed by ESPN and others, but who has he fought? He has been dominant and in control, but he’s never had to bite down on the mouthpiece, as they say, and gut it out as I have throughout my career.

“A lot of things in life are about timing and opportunity. I’m taking advantage of this situation to fight Godfrey. A win will catapult me; if I lose my career will be over. I am not taking this fight lightly and counting on just being the bigger, stronger man. I’ve really working hard to go with the ability I have. I watch Matt Godfrey’s last four fights every day to see new things that I may not have seen. It’s an area of maturity where I’ve grown.”

Unbeaten Las Vegas-based cruiserweight prospect Aaron Williams (15-0-1, 11 KOs), former nine-time United States amateur champion, is scheduled to fight in the eight-round co-feature. On the undercard in separate bouts are WBC rated No. 23 super middleweight Joey “KO Kid” Spina (20-1-1, 15 KOs), of Providence; Jackie Kallen-managed Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (11-0, 7 KOs), of Manchester (CT), the former WBC Youth super featherweight champion; cruiserweight Marc “The Defender” Saggese (3-0, 3 KOs), the high-profile defense attorney from Las Vegas known as the toughest pound-for-pound lawyer; Hartford junior welterweight Addy Irizarry (2-1, 2 KOs). All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets are priced at $35.00 (Bronze), $50.00 (VIP Silver), $100.00 (VIP Gold), and $150.00 (limited Jimmy’s Platinum Club). Group discounts are available. Discount tickets are being offered to members of the Connecticut police and fire departments, men and women active in the U.S. military, and students. VIP Presidential Tables (total of 10 tables, 8 per table) are available by calling CES at 401.724.2253/2254. Call CES at 401.724.2253/2254, the Connecticut Convention Center (860.249.6000), Manchester PAL (860.645.6261) and Connecticut Restoration (860.528.6800), or go on line at www.cesboxing.com, to order tickets or for more information. Visit www.pinnaclefitenite.com for additional information. Doors will open at 5:30 PM/ET, first bout at 6:45 PM/ET.

-CES-

‘PANDA’MONIUM SETS IN OVER WBC CONVENTION IN CHINA ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on | November 7, 2007 | 1 Comment

WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS

November 7, 2007.

World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman visited Chendu , China , to confirm the city as the site of the 46th annual WBC convention in 2008. General Kovid Bhakdibuhmi and Patrick Cusick from the Asian Boxing Council joined president Sulaiman in a memorable three day visit to China .

The WBC is extremely excited to come to China next year for its annual convention just a few months after the 2008 Olympics, which will be the launching of a new era in boxing.

Heavyweight prospect Jiang “The Riverman” visited Dr. Sulaiman. Jiang is 26 years of age, 2 meters, 14cm tall (7 feet), and weighs 151 kg (332 pounds).

A visit to the Chendu National Panda Park was one of the highlights of the visit, and the rare opportunity to sit and hug a Panda bear was one of its unforgettable moments.

The meeting with the Vicemayor of Chendu , Mr. Jiang Xianlun, was the confirmation and ratification of Chendu’s bid for the 2008 convention and the WBC will be coming to China during the last week of October, 2008.

President Sulaiman said, “I will never forget this trip and the hospitality of the Chinese people. The mixture of their ancient culture with modern facilities is unparalleled, and the interest to make boxing a popular sport in this great country is tremendous. The WBC is committed to make China a major force for years to come in our beloved sport of boxing.”

COTTO VS. MOSLEY PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Posted on | November 7, 2007 | No Comments

QUOTES FROM MIGUEL COTTO and SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY
AT FINAL NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE
JUST DAYS BEFORE FIGHTERS FACEOFF
AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK, NY (November 7, 2007) – Just days before the highly anticipated welterweight championship bout between undefeated WBA world welterweight champion MIGUEL COTTO and four-time world champion SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY, scheduled for Saturday, November 10 , at the “Mecca of Boxing,” Madison Square Garden, both fighters addressed the media at the final press conference. The 12-round world welterweight title fight will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Miguel Cotto

I have prepared hard for the last two and a half months to defend my title. And when I leave Madison Square Garden after Saturday night, I’m going back to Puerto Rico with my title.

The people at Madison Square Garden always make me feel at home. I’m excited to put on a great show for them and all of my fans.

On paper this is the toughest challenge of my career, but we are going to have to wait until Saturday to see if it really will be.

Evangelista Cotto

It has been two and a half months of very tough training, and I believe Miguel is in the best condition he has ever been in for a fight. We understand the magnitude of the fight. We are prepared to go twelve furious rounds if necessary. I know in my heart that we will return to Puerto Rico with the championship.

Bob Arum

November 10th, when Cotto and Mosley square off, will be a night for boxing to shine, and a night for everyone associated with boxing to be proud of.

Whoever we have put in front of Miguel he has fought and defeated. This is Miguel Cotto’s time. He has thrilled fans for the last 7 years, and this is the biggest fight of this life. We know he is going to rise to the occasion.

Shane Mosley

There are just three more days before the war starts, before battle, and I’m ready to go.

Cotto is a young, strong, hungry champion. On Saturday, we are going to do some business in the ring and we will see who the champion really is.

I will have Diego Corrales’ name on my shorts, and we will be in the legendary Madison Square Garden. I wish we could fight right now, I’m ready. It’s going to be electrifying, there are going to be fireworks everywhere.

Jack Mosley

We have prepared ourselves well. We have power, strength, speed, and come November 10 th, you will see a tremendous fight.

“Fast & Furious!” is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, in association with Madison Square Garden and sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Tourism, Paramount Pictures new film Beowulf, Tecate Beer and Southwest Airlines . The event will take place Saturday, November 10, at the “Mecca of Boxing” Madison Square Garden. The Cotto vs. Mosley four-bout pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT, will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View.

RFC X BAD BLOOD SET FOR SPECTACULAR NIGHT OF FIGHTS

Posted on | November 7, 2007 | No Comments

November 7, 2007

What: RFC X Bad Blood
When: Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Where: Sun Dome, Tampa FL
Doors Open 6:30, Fights Start at 7:30

Edson Berto RFC Lightweight Champ, IFL’s Josh Odom, UFC TUF’s Allen Berube, Former NFL Veteran Marcus Jones All Set For RFC X

One of the nation’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promoters, Real Fighting Championships (RFC) will present another sensational championship fight card on Saturday, November 10th, in Tampa’s Sun Dome.

The Main Event will feature James Edson “Little Tiger” Berto against IFL Fighter Josh Odom.

Berto, who has fought on many previous RFC cards, is tuning up for another national TV bout on Showtime’s EliteXC series.

Berto trains out of Tiger’s World of Martial Arts located in Winter Haven, Florida and comes from a strong family of well rounded fighters. His father and trainer Dieseul Berto is a former Pride and UFC fighter, his brother Andre is a 2004 Olympic boxer who has since turned professional with an undefeated record of 20-0, and brother Cleveland is a Florida State wrestling champion and also placed second in the National tournament.

Josh Odom, a MMA Freestyler, fought for Frank Shamrock’s Razorclaws IFL Team in 2006-07. Training at the Shamrock Academy with Frank, he’s very proficient in the Shamrock Submission Fighting style. He also has extensive karate experience, serving as an instructor in his hometown of Tallahassee, Fla.

Odom has been a part of another team, serving a tour of duty in the Army and ascending to sergeant. He served in Baghdad, Iraq along with fellow members of the 124th Infantry Division of the Florida National Guard.

Former NFL Tampa Bay Bucs Defensive End, Marcus Jones is the latest student of Trainer Rob Kahn’s of Gracie Tampa to join the Pro ranks. He is coming off his recent Pro Debut as a MMA fighter to face Roman Hellems from Des Moines Iowa in a Heavyweight contest.

Tampa favorite, Allen “Monstah Lobstah” Berube, a participant in UFC’s TUF 5, returns to the RFC against Ali “Little Scorpion” Radwan from “The Hit Squad” in Tampa.

Also featured on the 9 Match card will be:

Eric “Machete” Marrero, World Class, Vale Tudo, Tampa, FL vs. Shane Weinischke, Freestyle, Tallahassee MMA. Tallahassee, FL 135 lbs

Danny “BadBoy” Babcock, Freestyle, Team Animal, Port St. Lucie vs Robert Orta, Wrestler, Homestead MMA, Miami 185 lbs

Eric Swiger, Freestyle, Mauricio Villardo BJJ, West Palm Beach, FL vs. Gay Henry, Shootfighting, Tiger’s World, Winter Haven, FL 205 lbs

Yosmany “The Spartan” Cabezes, ASSC Spartan Gym, Tampa, FL vs. Zack Knight, Wrestling, USA Martial Arts, Ocala, FL 185 lbs

Ricky Bennett, Sub Wrestling, SPMF, St Petersburg, FL vs. Donald Airey, Sub Wrestling, Team Revelation, Spring, FL 140 lbs

Eduardo Boza, Wrestling, Homestead MMA, Homestead, FL vs. Terrance Reasby, Freestyle, Des Moines MMA, Des Moines, IA. Heavyweights

The event will be taped for a future TV broadcast with commentary by Fight Zone TV’s Jay Adams and color analyst, Miguel Torres.

Mixed Martial Arts or MMA is a term for the combat sport in which two competitors attempt to achieve dominance over one another by utilizing three general tactics: striking, finishing holds, and control. The rules allow the combatants to use a variety of martial arts techniques, including punches, kicks, joint-locks, chokes, takedowns and throws. The sport features competitors from various martial arts such as Karate, Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Kick-boxing, Wrestling and Judo.

It has become the hottest fight sport in the world. And now you can see for yourself what the excitement is all about on Saturday, November 10th live at the Sun Dome located at 4202 E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa, FL Doors open at 6:30 pm. Fights start @ 7:30 pm.

Tickets can be purchased through RFC at 813-964-9818 and all Ticketmaster locations, or by visiting Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket Prices start at $25.00 for general admission.

For more information contact Denise at Denise@Realfightingchampionships.com or visit www.rfcmma.com

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KIMBO/DIAZ ELITEXC TRAINING REPORT AND SLIDESHOW

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Photos: TOM CASINO/EliteXC

KIMBO, NICK DIAZ AND KJ NOONS
WORKOUT QUOTES

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007,
Xtreme Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Corpus Christi, Texas

“ELITEXC: RENEGADE’’
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007; SHOWTIME Telecast Begins at 10 p.m. ET/PT

The America Bank Center Arena in Corpus Christi, Tex., will rock like it never has before when Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, presents “EliteXC: Renegade’’ this Saturday, Nov. 10, on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).

The main event will feature an EliteXC lightweight world title fight between talented, crowd-pleasing Nick Diaz of Stockton, Calif., and exciting, hard-hitting KJ Noons of San Diego.

In an eagerly awaited match on the undercard, Kimbo Slice will make his EliteXC debut. A legendary underground bare-knuckle fighter, Kimbo’s videos have been downloaded in excess of 10 million times – and counting — on YouTube. Kimbo, of Miami, Fla., will be opposed by Bo “Redrum’’ Cantrell of Citrus Heights, Calif.

Saturday’s co-feature will match world-ranked welterweight, Jake Shields, of San Francisco, against Mike “Quicksand” Pyle, of Dresden, Tenn.

In other SHOWTIME-televised fights, Australia’s Kyle Noke, the bodyguard of the late “Crocodile Hunter’’ Steve Irwin, will make his EliteXC debut against “Doctor” Seth “Mass Destruction’’ Kleinbeck, of Ozark, Ark., and Brazil’s Antonio “Big Foot’’ Silva returns to the cage for the first time in nine months against Jonathan Wiezorek of Valdosta, Ga.

Saturday’s scheduled non-televised, undercard fights that will be available on ProElite.com the week of Nov. 12 include: Geoff Bumstead (2-1), of Corpus Christi vs. Robert Ruiz (1-0), of Corpus Christi, at 265 pounds; Yves Edwards (29-13-1), of Woodlands, Tex., vs. Nick Gonzalez (13-5), of Austin, Tex., at 160 pounds; Jon Kirk (10-1) of Houston vs. Matt Lucas (7-0) at 185 pounds; Ralph Kelly (6-1), of San Antonio, vs. Brett Rogers (5-0) at 265 pounds; and Jae Sok Lim (7-2) vs. Lane Yarbrough (6-4). of Huntsville, Tex., at 170 pounds.

With the exception of Diaz-Noon, which is scheduled for five, 5-minute rounds, the fights are three, 5-minute rounds. The event will begin at 7 p.m. CT. Doors open at 6 o’clock.

Tickets in all price ranges, starting at $25, are available at the American Bank Center Box Office and all TicketMaster locations. They also may be obtained at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (361) 881-8499. Any ticket buyer may purchase a $50 VIP Package Upgrade, which includes VIP parking and post-fight party at the American Bank Center.

For more information on EliteXC, ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series and other MMA-related stories, including bios, videos, photos, stats and more, please visit ProElite.com, EliteXC.com and www.sho.com/sports.

KIMBO
“I am really looking forward to a great fight and want to thank EliteXC and SHOWTIME for the opportunity. I am looking forward to fighting in Texas. I am definitely ready to get it on.

“I’ll be looking to spread some blood around. I am going to try and break his arm.’’

NICK DIAZ
“I’ve had good training and a good camp but I always think I can be in better shape. But I’m as in good of shape as I can be.

“KJ is coming to win, but I think I have some good strategies for him. I want to win this fight and then go on to fight the best in the world.’’

KJ NOONS
“I have a great team and we have had one of our greatest camps ever. I am totally fit. Mentally, physically and emotionally, I am perfect.

“To fight for the EliteXC world title is a great opportunity for me. Nick is a great opponent, but I think I am stronger than he is.’’

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