MMA: Elite XC folds and the UFC still sucks!

Will this be the last time we see Kimbo...winning?

Sad news? Well...it isn't the greatest news to here today.  Dave Meltzer of Yahoo! Sports reported today of the news of mixed-martial arts organization EliteXC is unfortunately [or fortunately] closing its doors. From bad business deals with shareholders and fellow MMA company contributors to marketing an unprofessional fighter to fight 'over-the-hill' vets or 'unseasoned upstarts' looks to be what what did the more crassy than classy noob organization.

After the jump..."What about women's MMA?"

Click to read more ...

Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli Full Video

Something I've wanted to NOT happen for a while now.  I was willing to believe the hype.  I so wanted the EliteXC to succeed, but to use a person [who was also using this organization for personal gains as well] as the 'marquee' fighter of their organization seems massively shady.  Its something written on the walls in small print, but with neon lettering. Kimbo Slice is a brawler, so was Tank Abbot and to a certain extent Chuck Liddell.  The difference between Kimbo and those other legends, was that Kimbo was already dubbed a legend before being truly tested as one in the sport of MMA.  Tank and Chuck worked up the ranks of the MMA [in grand fashion] and have recovered from losses and have won the respect of their peers and in some cases their championship status.

Conclusion after the jump...

Click to read more ...