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After Strikeforce welterweight champion “Diablo” Nick Diaz (21-8) TKO’d DREAM welterweight champion “Whitemare” Marius Zaromskis (11-3) at Strikeforce in Miami last Saturday, he called out Fighters.com and UFC welterweight champion “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (19-2).

Read More About Strikeforce’s Nick Diaz Whips Marius Zaromskis, Calls Out UFC Champ Georges St. Pierre. Whoa……

The California Amateur Martial Arts Organization (CAMO) was voted to be the governing body for amateur MMA in California by the California State Athletic Commission. Prior to this vote amateur MMA was basically illegal and the only events were “smokers” held at gyms. CAMO’s policies and fees are essentially putting an end to something that never truly existed in the state and is forcing young fighters to go pro well before they are ready.

CAMO is run by Jeremy Lappen and JT Steele of the now defunct EliteXC. According to their website, “CAMO is a non-profit corporation dedicated to help foster the growth of the sport of amateur Mixed Martial Arts and to oversee the health, safety and welfare of the athletes that choose to participate in it.” Sadly I do not see them fostering anything, rather I see them hindering the growth of the sport. First off the amateur fighter that usually takes his paycheck straight to the gym in order to pay for the training is now required by law to register with state. This does not seem terribly erroneous until you read what is required to register. Registration costs each fighter $100 and then they are required to pay $125 for a physical and blood work. This is a total of $225 before they are even allowed to fight. Remember, these are fighters that do not get paid to fight and as I stated already they spend most of their money on school or dojo fees.

Read More About C.A.M.O. Killing Amateur MMA in California…

Former UFC and WEC heavyweight Justin Eilers (18-6-1) was killed by gunfire Christmas night, 2008 at the home of his mother Gwen Moore in Nampa, Idaho. Eilers’ stepfather, James Malecin was later arrested and arraigned for the murder.
 
Malec, convicted of manslaughter in September, was sentenced Friday to serve at least 6.5 years and as long as 15 years for the deadly shooting according to a report by The Idaho Statesman.

Read More About Stepfather Sentenced in Murder of UFC’s Justin Eilers…

EliteXC Heavyweight Champion “Big Foot” Antonio Silva’s (11-1) manager, Alexander Davis, had one final message for the California State Athletic Commission concerning Silva’s suspension and subsequent denial of appeal under that commission for testing positive for the banned anabolic agent Boldenone after his victory over Justin Eilers (19-7-1) at EliteXC in Stockton, east of San Francisco, 26 July.

Direct from Brazil, Davis’s statement is:

“Bottom line is that Antonio did not use Boldenone, and it can be proved.  If there was a commitment to the truth and the will and humility to admit the possibility of an error.  Here are some things that can be proved:

Read More About Davis: Silva Did Not Use Boldenone, CSAC: Our Commission Has Already Decided…

ElixteXC Heavyweight Champion “Big Foot” Antonio Silva’s (11-1) manager, Alexander Davis, responded to the California State Athletic Commission’s warning against Silva fighting in Japan while under suspension in California exclusively at Fighters.com

Davis said, “I would like to remind Mr. [Bill] Douglas and the CSAC that this has happened before.  Other fighters have fought overseas under suspension and come back to fight under the same commission without a problem.”

In fact, “Phenom” Vitor Belfort (16-8) was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for nine months following a positive test for anabolic steroids after losing to Fighters.com’s fifth-ranked light heavyweight “Hollywood” Dan Henderson (23-7) at Pride 32 in Las Vegas in October 2006.

Read More About Silva’s Manager Responds to CSAC: “Other fighters have fought in Japan under suspension and come back to fight under the same commission.”…

EliteXC Heavyweight Champion “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (11-1) is considering fighting for World Victory Road’s Sengoku promotion in Japan, according to Silva’s manager, Alexander Davis.

“There has been interest by World Victory Road, but nothing has been decided yet,” Davis told Fighters.com.  “Antonio is a professional fighter and must fight, that’s how he pays his bills.  If he can’t fight in the United States due to the suspension from CSAC, he must consider other alternatives.”

Read More About EliteXC Champ Silva Mulls Fights in Sengoku, CSAC Warns Against It…

Fighters.com phoned UFC lightweight Jorge Gurgel (12-4) to check-in on his preparation for his fight against Aaron Riley (26-10-1) at UFC 91 Las Vegas 15 November and our talk went places we never expected.

FIghters.com: Jorge, your scheduled to fight at UFC 91.  This event is being hyped by the industry insiders as a UFC card with potential to set record pay-per-view sales.  What’s your thoughts on being part of this event?

Jorge Gurgel: To be honest.  It’s a huge honor to be part of the UFC.  Period.  My dream in life has always been to be part of the UFC and fight in the UFC.  As far as the event being the highest pay-per-view event ever, for me it’s just another fight.  You know, there’s so much on the line for fighters now days.  Every performance counts. The next fight is the most important fight every time.   My job is always on the line. I am very focused on my fight and my teammate’s fights: Dustin Hazelett and Kenny Florian.  I am worried about our performances and how the three of us are going to do and then everything else will take care of itself. 

FIghters.com: Your opponent, Aaron Riley, is coming off two straight wins; but, it’s his first fight in the UFC since 2006.  Do you think Riley’s time away from the Octagon plays to your advantage?

Read More About UFC’s Gurgel: If I had to corner myself, I would have a heart attack….

EliteXC Heavyweight Champion “Big Foot” Antonio Silva (11-1) was denied redress by a 5-0 vote of the California State Athletic Commission for a one-year suspension after testing positive for the banned substance Boldenone.

Silva tested positive after winning the EliteXC title at Unfinished Business in Stockton, east of San Francisco, 26 July.

Read More About EliteXC’s Heavyweight Champ Silva’s Suspension Upheld by CSAC…

ProElite, Inc. has cancelled it’s 8 November EliteXC MMA event, ceased operations, and filed for bankruptcy, according to numerous reports.

ProElite, Inc. is the parent company of the EliteXC promotion that is nationally broadcast in the States on CBS, as well as owner of the MMA brands King of the Cage, CageRage, ICON, and Spirit MC.

ProElite’s website is functioning and has no mention of the company’s bankruptcy.

However, Gracie Fighter, the website of EliteXC fighter Nick Diaz’s  (18-7) manager, Cesar Gracie, posted Monday evening, “We are confirming that EliteXC has folded.”

The cancelled event was to have taken place in Reno and aired on Showtime featuring title fights in two weight divisions.

Read More About MMA Promotion EliteXC Goes Bankrupt…

“Hands of Steel” Scott Smith (13-5; 1NC) versus “Shango” Hector Lombard (17-2-1; 1NC) has been officially added to the EliteXC: A Night of Champions card 8 November in Reno.

Smith last fought in July and was TKO’d in the second round by Fighters.com’s fourth-ranked middleweight and EliteXC champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (16-4; 1NC).

It was their rematch after an eye poke resulted in a No Contest in May.

Lombard, the Cage Fighting Championship title-holder and Olympic judoka, last fought in September when he forced Brian Ebersole (36-15; 1 NC) to verbally submit in round four.

Lombard’s most recent loss was to DREAM Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi (24-2-1) November 2006.