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Another quality match could be added to an already stacked Elite XC: “A Night of Champions” lineup on November 8 in Reno, Nevada, between undefeated heavyweight Brett “The Grim” Rogers (8-0) and former UFC number one contender Paul “The Head Hunter” Buentello (26-10).

FiveOuncesOfPain.com was apparently able to confirm the rumored bout.

Rogers is a knockout artist … plain and simple. He’s won each of his fights by early stoppage and hasn’t had an opponent last even 2:30 yet while fighting for Elite XC.

His first fight for the promotion was at “Renegade” last November in Corpus Christi, Texas. He submitted Ralph Kelly in the first round with strikes. In February at “Street Certified” he took out James “The Colossus” Thompson and in May he knocked out Jon Murphy in the first televised fight of the company’s debut on CBS in Newark, N.J.

During the post event press conference for the Murphy fight, Brett called out fellow heavyweight Kimbo Slice for an unimpressive showing in the night’s main event. A rivalry was born, but Elite XC had other plans for Slice for the time being.

It was speculated that the two would face each other early in 2009, but Kimbo’s loss to Seth Petruzelli last week more than likely threw a big wrench into those plans.

Rogers now finds himself on a short list of candidates in line for a shot at Antonio Silva’s title … even shorter if the belt becomes vacant on October 22 following the champ’s steroids appeal in Los Angeles. The point is that a win over a respectable name like Paul Buentello could land “The Grim” in a world title fight in early 2009.

He’ll need to bring his A game facing a guy like Buentello, however. The American Kickboxing Academy member likes to swing for the fences and he has plenty of knockout power in both hands if he lands. He’s also very experienced with 26 professional fights, including four in the UFC.

“The Head Hunter” most recently won a unanimous decision over Gary Goodridge at Affliction: “Banned” in July. Goodridge was a late replacement for Aleksander Emelianenko, who couldn’t get cleared at the last minute.

Clearly this is going to be a stand and trade type of fight and an early stoppage of some kind seems likely as well. Both these guys are finishers, and combined between the two, only two fights have gone the distance.

It’s safe to say somebody’s going to sleep in this one.

“A Night of Champions” already had a fight card rich in talent. So much so in fact that this announcement, as well as the promotion continuing to report that “Feijao” Cavalcante will be competing on the card, means the women’s match between Kaitlin Young and Sarah Kaufman could very likely be moved to the untelevised under card.

Though no announcement has been made by Elite XC at this time. For more on “A Night of Champions” click here.

October 15th, 2008    

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31 Comments »

2008-10-15 21:00:36

Grim should lose…because Kimbo usually gets the loser of fights like these. What a joke!
by the way guys, I’m officially out on “leave” for 3 months. Got to live on 700 cash a week. If mania needs anything well written with an honest passionate perspective, just ask.

Comment by Chase
2008-10-15 22:10:13

KEVIN THATS A LONG AS TIME ON LEAVE HAH, AND NICE CASH A WEEK ALSO. I didn’t mean for the caps.

2008-10-16 01:06:45

lol, I guess, I like the time, but I got to budget with the money. at least it’s cash and no taxes are taken out!

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Comment by Jesse Holland
2008-10-15 21:01:25

It’s time to see if ‘Grim’ is for real…I like this match-up…

2008-10-15 21:06:18

I personally am not impressed with grim. I think he’d beat kimbo, but he looked like he was wobbly his last fight, and I’ve never been overly impressed!

Comment by brendan
2008-10-15 21:43:54

it looks like grim is eyeing some fried chicken! lickin those lips!

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Comment by ViolentMike
2008-10-16 09:59:35

DOn’t forget the Rodgers also has a solid wrestling background as well. He is not just a banger, although, that is what he prefers.

 
 
 
 
Comment by JV
2008-10-15 21:03:20

Its weird to say this but EliteXC is really doing good with its match making. This card will be pretty dam good too!

Comment by BNF
2008-10-16 09:06:25

True that… I want to hate them sooooo bad, but this card is too good to miss. The showtime cards are always better anyways.

 
 
Comment by knee to the nads
2008-10-15 22:04:38

im gonna go out on a limb here and say this fight ends by ko in the first round

Comment by randy murders
2008-10-15 22:47:12

thats like saying both guys will gas out after 30 seconds its a guarantee

 
 
Comment by Pat
2008-10-15 22:04:53

Don’t fear me,….

Comment by rockwell
2008-10-15 22:21:31

… fear the consequences of a poor and poorly executed catch phrase LOL

 
 
Comment by rockwell
2008-10-15 22:20:16

Battle of the Bellies

 
Comment by DrewFu
2008-10-15 22:23:25

Someone is going to get decapitated by the end of this fight and I think its gunna be grim. Buentello has the nickname “Headhunter” for a damn good reason.

 
Comment by randy murders
2008-10-15 22:46:25

im starting to realise elite xc and the word overrated go hand in hand.. okay shields is legit but who else is? yeah carano is a top 3 womens fighter and cyborg is probably the best but take away those 3 fighters and who else is legit? radach? ninja who keeps losing? big roidhead silva? i dont see it

i wont deny watching free shows but hell ill watch damn near anything for free these days

Comment by Joseph
2008-10-16 03:53:34

Shields, Lawler, and Alvarez are ALL rated in the top 5 of their divisions, genius!

 
Comment by Joseph
2008-10-16 03:54:50

Feijao, Herman, and Khalidov are the future of MMA.

Comment by Bill Maher
2008-10-16 07:50:15

you forgot Reid, who is a beast for 23. That kid is the future. If bigfoot beats his charges he could have a bright future too.

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Comment by Bill Maher
2008-10-16 07:50:32

Reis* and Lombard also.

 
 
 
 
Comment by matt
2008-10-16 00:03:27

Buentello is ganna wreck this cocky mofo….they dont call him the headhunter for nothing
these are the legit fighter’s of elite XC Randy…in no particular order
Alvarez
Diaz
KJ Noons
Shields
Lawler
Thompson
Reis
Feijao
Big Foot(Guilty or not)
Abel Cullum

all these guy’s are top 20 worldwide in their respective divisions imo

Comment by randy murders
2008-10-16 01:05:52

eh ill give you top 20 but only 2 guys are top 10 out of that list and yet most would forget they have some decent fighters since they market kimbo

Comment by brendan
2008-10-16 01:23:16

get Noons off that list for gods sake

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Comment by Joseph
2008-10-16 03:56:40

Shields, Lawler, and Alvarez are ALL top 5, in case you missed it last time.

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Comment by JonnyBoy
2008-10-16 00:41:56

Brett Rogers for the W.

 
Comment by PACO
2008-10-16 07:22:36

I wonder if Elite XC will pay both these guys to stand…..HA!

Comment by Bill Maher
2008-10-16 07:51:42

well, technically they are because they both only stand and they are paying them.

 
 
Comment by ALEX
2008-10-16 08:46:34

I SAID HECTOR LOMBAR WILL BE A SUPESTAR

 
Comment by belfort_fan
2008-10-16 10:49:06

Guess its time to put a stop to the grims winning streak.

 
Comment by enzo-enormous
2008-10-16 10:52:32

Paul is going to get knocked out. Plain and simple.

Comment by JonnyBoy
2008-10-16 12:48:26

I think so too, prolly in the first round.

 
 
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