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Fuel The Fighter: Top Protein Myths Exposed

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:05:35 -0400

Every serious MMA athlete knows that protein is an essential part of a fighter's diet. The amino acids that make up proteins are involved in building and maintaining strong bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Endurance athletes regularly weight training should aim for up to.77grams of protein per lb of body weight [1]. Hydration with lots of water is also a vital part of processing higher protein intake. Keep your body in peak condition by choosing the right amount of protein and by weeding out nutrition fiction that circulates around the gym.

Cage Rage veteran Ross Mason on life support

admin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:15:24 -0400

Cage Rage fighter Ross "The Boss" Mason was taken to intensive care Friday after he was mysteriousy found lying on the street with head injuries.

According to Cage Warriors matchmaker Ian Dean, Mason initially died while rushed to the Alexandra Hospital but was resuscitated at the hospital.

Investigations are underway as to why the 32-year-old was left on the street in critical condition.

EliteXC 'Heat' Review: Kimbo Slice downed

admin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:33:39 -0400

The bottom line is that the EliteXC organization, which has been losing money, put a whole lot of stock in their October 4, 2008 event called Heat coming in. When EliteXC puts stock in an event that means two names.

Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano, their two biggest MMA draws. Unfortunately, Slice’s would be opponent Ken Shamrock received a cut over the eye while warming up and was unable to fight. A terrible blow. Thus, EliteXC was forced to come up with another opponent.

'TUF 2' alum Petruzelli stops Slice in 14 seconds

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:20:50 -0400

Seth Petruzelli needed only 14 seconds to hand Kimbo Slice his first mixed martial arts loss in the main event of EliteXC "Heat" in Sunrise, Florida.

Petruzelli, scheduled to fight Aaron Rosa in a light-heavyweight bout on the undercard, stepped up for the heavyweight challenge when Ken Shamrock was forced to pull out of the main event due a medical suspension.

EliteXC confirms Nick Diaz vs. Eddie Alvarez

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:29:00 -0400

Nick Diaz and Eddie Alvarez will fight for the vacant 160-pound title on November 8 in Reno, Nevada, EliteXC confirmed Saturday.

Previously announced for the card, which will air on Showtime, is a middleweight title defense from Robbie Lawler against Joey Villasenor.

The 160-pound belt was previously held by K.J. Noons, who was stripped last month of the title for refusing to fight Diaz. Noons wanted Alvarez, whom he felt was more deserving of a title shot.

Tito Ortiz a week away from signing with EliteXC

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:26:07 -0400

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz is close to signing with EliteXC.

Ortiz, who sat cageside during EliteXC "Heat" on Saturday, was interviewed on air about his current contract status.

"We're working really close with EliteXC and I'd say we're about maybe a week away from signing the deal," Ortiz said.

What did you think of EliteXC: Heat?

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:38:23 -0400

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Poll: What did you think of EliteXC: Heat?

Live blogging EliteXC 'Heat' on CBS

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:55:53 -0400

Live round-by-round results of EliteXC "Heat" from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The event is the third installment of "CBS-EliteXC Saturday Night Fights."

Ken Shamrock has been medically disqualifed and will not fight against Kimbo Slice.

While getting a light warmup, Shamrock was hit with an accidental headbutt from a training partner. Shamrock was cut above his left eye and received six stitches.

EliteXC 'Heat' Undercard Results

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:51:15 -0400

Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos continues her quest towards Gina Carano, defeating Yoko Takahasi Saturday on the undercard of EliteXC: Heat in Sunrise, Florida.

"Cyborg" won all three rounds for the unanimous decision.

Lightweight Conor Huen scored the takedown and finished Edson Berto with strikes at 2:18 of the second round.

Welterweight Mikey Gomez submitted Lorenzo Borgomeo with an armbar in the second round at 4:06.

Seth Petruzelli will fight Kimbo Slice tonight

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:54:18 -0400

The main event for tonight's EliteXC: Heat between Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock has been cancelled.

Shamrock suffered a cut above his eye while warming up for the fight and needed six stitches. Shamrock has been forced to withdraw due to a medical suspension.

"The Ultimate Fighter 2" cast member Seth Petruzelli, who was scheduled to fight Aaron Rosa on the undercard, has agreed to step in to fight Slice.

Here the official announcement from CBS: