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Women's bout added to July 26 CBS-EliteXC event

Posted by MMAFighting.com 07/08/08—2:31 PM

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EliteXC announced today a women's bout between Shayna Baszler and Cristiane Cyborg for CBS-EliteXC "Saturday Night Fights" at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, California on July 26.

The 140-pound Baszler-Cyborg matchup completes the CBS-televised portion of the card, which includes Nick Diaz-Thomas Denny, Jake Shields-Nick Thompson and Robbie Lawler-Scott Smith 2. The four fights will air on CBS from 9:00pm-11:00pm ET/PT.

A Showtime-televised portion of the card, featuring a heavyweight title bout between Antonio Silva and Justin Eilers, airs from 8:00pm-9:00pm ET/PT.

Baszler (9-4) is a submission specialist who has won her last four fights via twister, armbars and kimura. Bazler's opponent, Cyborg (4-0) of Brazil, has finished her previous three fights via TKO.

Current CBS-EliteXC "Saturday Night Fights" Card:

CBS Card:

185 lbs. | Robbie Lawler vs. Scott Smith (Title Bout)
170 lbs. | Jake Shields vs. Nick Thompson (Title Bout)
160 lbs. | Nick Diaz vs. Thomas Denny
140 lbs. | Shayna Baszler vs. Cristiane Cyborg

Showtime Card:

265 lbs. | Antonio Silva vs. Justin Eilers (EliteXC Title Bout)
140 lbs. | Wilson Reis vs. Brian Caraway
205 lbs. | Rafael Feijao vs. TBA