EliteXC Notes

"Renegade"

November 10, 2007

American Bank Center

Corpus Christi, Texas

Earlier today during a teleconference, EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw announced the formation of

new weight classes for EliteXC. The new weight classes are as follows:

- 140 lb. division

- 150 lb. division

- 160 lb. division

- 170 lb. division

- 185 lb. division

- 205 lb. division

- 265 lb. division

- 265 + lb. division

The catalyst for the new weight classes as stated by Mr. Shaw are "health and safety"  - he is very

concerned about fighters cutting weight (especially large amounts of weight) the week of, or the day of, a

fight. Ultimately, the hope is that the new weight divisions will give fighters the opportunity to fight at a more

natural weight.

Mr. Shaw also didn't rule out the possibility that a Grand Prix style tournament might be utilized to crown

champions in the new weight divisions.

Also, during the teleconference, it was announced that internet sensation Kimbo Slice opponent Mike

Bourke is out to due injury for the November 10th event. Stepping in for Bourke will be Gladiator

Challenge\EliteXC veteran Bo Cantrell. Kimbo stated during the teleconference that he is excited and ready

to fight.

Another featured bout for the November 10th event will see UFC and PRIDE veteran Nick Diaz take on

EliteXC standout KJ Noons for a world title.

Plus former Shooto champion Jake Shields will be in action against the tough Mike Pyle - who's holds a

a unanimous decision victory over King of the Cage welterweight champion Aaron Witherspoon this past

June 22nd at StrikeForce: Shamrock vs. Baroni. And while this bout was to have been for a title, Mr. Shaw

stated that Pyle didn't want to fight for the title and is not happy - and that this will probably be Pyle's last

fight with EliteXC.

Subject to change

(10/31/07)