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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: After the Fights
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After the fights, EliteXC held a post-fight press conference and a VIP dinner. At the dinner, a bunch of amazing female fighters were all hanging out together. The afterparties spanned two clubs, The Boiler Room and Chivita's.
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: At the Stockton Arena
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Fans at the Stockton Arena stood outside in the 100+ degree heat waiting to get in before the fights to get autographs from Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano. Gilbert Melendez and Nate Diaz attended in support of Nick Diaz and Jake Shields. Phil Baroni, Monte Cox, Brett Rogers, and a midget on a skateboard...
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Robbie Lawler vs Scott Smith II
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'Ruthless' Robbie Lawler defeats Scott 'Hands of Steel' Smith by TKO at 2:35 of the second round to retain his EliteXC Middleweight belt in this rematch on CBS. As the blood began to trickle down his head, Lawler knew to finish the fight quickly and threw blow after blow to Smith's body until Smith...
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Nick Diaz vs Thomas Denny
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Nick Diaz defeats Thomas 'Wildman' Denny at 0:30 of the second round.
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Jake Shields vs Nick Thompson
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Jake Shields plowed through Nick 'The Goat' Thompson to win by submission (guillotine) at 1:03 of the first round to win the vacant EliteXC Welterweight Title.
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Shayna Baszler vs Cristiane Santos
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Cristiane 'Cyborg' Santos defeats Shayna Baszler by TKO at 2:48 of the second round. Earlier in the round, Cris Cyborg had knocked down Baszler and assumed victory, climbing over the top of the cage to celebrate. After dismounting, Mazzagatti restarted the fight, much to Cris Cyborg's confusion. She...
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Brandon Tarn vs Drew Montgomery
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A bloody back and forth match, Drew Montgomery defeats Brandon Tarn by TKO due to doctor's stoppage (cut on Tarn's forehead) at 4:23 of the third round. Tarn was leading the fight due to takedowns despite not being able to capitalize on position due to fatigue. Montgomery came back with effective strikes,...
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Mike Cook vs Carl Seumantafa
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Carl Seumantafa defeats Mike Cook by TKO at 1:21 of Round 1. Mike Cook tore his knee as the fight began, screaming in pain as he was taken down by Seumantafa. Able to regain composure, he reversed the full mount Seumantafa had on him and stood and traded. Attempting a suplex, Cook's knee gave out,...
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Wilson Reis vs Bryan Caraway
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Wilson Reis defeats Bryan Caraway by Unanimous decision in his Showtime debut and third win for EliteXC.
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Rafael Cavalcante vs Travis Galbraith
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Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante defeats Travis Galbraith by TKO (Strikes) at 3:01 of the first round.
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Saturday, July 26th 2008 - EliteXC: Antonio Silva vs Justin Eilers
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Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva defeats Justin Eilers by TKO at 0:19 of of the second round to win the vacant EliteXC Heavyweight title.
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Friday, July 25th 2008 - EliteXC: Lawler vs Smith II Weigh-in Pics
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All fighters made weight today at EliteXC's weigh-ins for Lawler vs Smith II. At the arena, Urijah Faber was there to support his fighter and Tonya Evinger had fun with a Gina Carano cardboard cut-out. After the weigh-ins, I went to eat at Suzy's with Miss RaRa, Nick and Nate Diaz, and many of the...
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Thursday, July 24th 2008 - EliteXC: Lawler vs Smith II Press Conference
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EliteXC held a press conference for their upcoming night of fights on Showtime and CBS at the Stockton Arena with fighters spanning both cards and three title bouts.
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