ProElite MMA Returns Tonight!

The return of ProElite MMA, under new owners and leadership, happens tonight in Hawaii. The event is headlined by former UFC Heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski (14-9) facing slugger Ray Lopez (5-2).

The event also features an intriguing female bout between former University of Minnesota-Morris wrestler Sara McMann (3-0) and local Raquel Pa'aluhi (3-1). McMann is a Olympic Wrestling Silver Medalist and a promising prospect in the womens bantamweight division.

The event will stream on Sherdog.com beginning at midnight (CT). If you are watching the UFC PPV tonight be sure to stay up late and catch this free card!

Weight-In Results:

Andrei Arlovski (241.3) vs. Ray Lopez(225.8)
Kendall Grove (184.8) vs. Joe Riggs (185)
Mark Ellis (244.8) vs. Jake Heun (236)
Drew McFedries (194.6) vs. Garrett Olson (195.4)
Sara McMann (135.8) vs. Raquel Pa’aluhi (135.5)
Reagan Penn (170.2) vs. Paul Gardiner (169.9)

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ProElite MMA To Make Return August 27

Once seen as serious competition for the UFC, EliteXC had a broadcast deal with Showtime and CBS. It had marquee fighters like Frank Shamrock, Renzo Gracie, Bigfoot Silva, Andrei Arlovski, Ninja Rua, Robbie Lawler, Jake Shields, Nick Diaz, Cyborg Santos and Gina Carano. But on October 4, 2008 a headline event scheduled between rising sensation Kimbo Slice and mma legend Ken Shamrock feel apart. Shamrock was cut in training the day of the event and could not compete. Late-replacement Seth Petruzelli, a light-heavyweight, was placed in place of Shamrock. And 14 seconds into the bout, a jab knocked out Kimbo Slice and symbolized the end of EliteXC.

ProElite, Inc. was part-owner of EliteXC, which had put much of its promotional money and efforts on Kimbo. Slice earned a reported $500,000 for his 14-second demise. One more smaller event was promoted the following week before EliteXC would officially cease operations on October 20, 2008.

Now ProElite, Inc. has been purchased by Stratus Media Group, who have brought on long-time ICON Sport promoter T. Jay Thompson and the "new" ProElite MMA is born. Their first event will be on August 27, 2011 in Hawaii, a familiar place for Thompson. Thompson promoted over 50 events in Hawaii as Super Brawl and then ICON Sport.


An official press conference has been schedule for Friday, July 29 when ProElite MMA are expected to announce the fightcard for the event. Fans can watch the live stream at www.mmahawaii.com.


Tentative Fightcard:

• Andrei Arlovski (15-9) vs Ray Lopez (5-2)
• Kendall Grove (12-9) vs Joe Riggs (34-13)
• Drew McFedries (9-6) vs Kala "Kolohe" Hose (7-5)
• Jake Heun (1-0) vs Mark Ellis (debut) *2009 NCAA Wrestling Heavyweight champ
• Raquel Pa'aluhi (3-1) vs Sarah McMann (3-0) *2004 Olympic Wrestling Silver Medalist
• Reagan Penn (debut) vs TBA

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Rogers fighting Overeem For Strikeforce Heavyweight Title

Local heavyweight fighter Brett Rogers (10-1) will be challenging Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem (32-11) tonight in a show broadcast live on Showtime.  Telecast begins at 9 PM (CT).

Fightcard:
ALISTAIR OVEREEM VS. BRETT ROGERS
ANDREI ARLOVSKI VS. ANTONIO SILVA
JACARE SOUZA VS. JOEY VILLASENOR
ROGER GRACIE VS. KEVIN RANDLEMAN
ANTWAIN BRITT VS. RAFAEL FEIJAO

Brett Rogers post-fight on Sherdog

Local heavyweight Brett Rogers took one giant step towards reaching the top of the MMA heavyweight world last night be defeating former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski (15-7). The fight took place as the co-main event of Strikeforce on Showtime.

The win improved his record to 10-0 and potential shot at Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem (29-11). That fight could take place on the next Showtime show on August 15.

Strikeforce weigh-in results

• Showtime Card:
• Robbie Lawler (182.75) vs. Jake Shields (181.75)
• Andrei Arlovski (244) vs. Brett Rogers (262)
• Nick Diaz (179) vs. Scott Smith (179.5)
• Kevin Randleman (204) vs. Mike Whitehead (206)
• Phil Baroni (168.75) vs. Joe Riggs (170)

• Preliminary Card:
• Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante (205.5) vs. Mike Kyle (202.5)
• Jesse Finney (175.75) vs. Josh Bumgarner (173.5)
• Tyron Woodley (170.5) vs. Sal Woods (169.25)
• Scott Ventimiglia (185) vs. Lucas Lopes (186)
• Pat Benson (155.75) vs. Dave Cochran (153)
• Booker DeRousse (204.25) vs. James Wade (205.25)

Arlovski-Rogers added to Strikeforce show on June 6