EliteXC Goes Under

[Patrick]

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/22/sports/MMA-EliteXC-Folds.php

[joesteph]

I was disappointed when this news hit. I like the idea of different organizations putting on bouts, and the CBS fights were a treat in that they weren't pay-per-view. The article practically suggested that Slice's 14-second defeat was a nail in the coffin. UFC not having a women's division makes no sense to me in the sports world, and Gina Carano, who was mentioned in the article, has fought some tough female opponents.

I don't know how much coverage Chuck Norris's World Combat League receives, just that I've visited the web site and enjoyed what's offered.

I remember a TV show focusing on MMA, and I may be mistaken, but didn't the Gracie family get UFC or a precursor on the air, then when rules came in, sold their holdings? I believe that it was after they left that others took over with money they could afford to lose until the UFC could make a profit. My understanding from that show was that UFC went through its lean years, and that we're lucky it's around.

[bushido_man96]

I was disappointed too. It was nice to see free bouts on TV. We'll have to see if something else comes along.

[white owl]

Its pretty upsetting I wonder where Gina will go.