
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.
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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.
KEVIN THATS A LONG AS TIME ON LEAVE HAH, AND NICE CASH A WEEK ALSO. I didn’t mean for the caps.
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!
It’s time to see if ‘Grim’ is for real…I like this match-up…
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!
it looks like grim is eyeing some fried chicken! lickin those lips!
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.
Its weird to say this but EliteXC is really doing good with its match making. This card will be pretty dam good too!
True that… I want to hate them sooooo bad, but this card is too good to miss. The showtime cards are always better anyways.
im gonna go out on a limb here and say this fight ends by ko in the first round
thats like saying both guys will gas out after 30 seconds its a guarantee
Don’t fear me,….
… fear the consequences of a poor and poorly executed catch phrase LOL
Battle of the Bellies
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.
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
Shields, Lawler, and Alvarez are ALL rated in the top 5 of their divisions, genius!
Feijao, Herman, and Khalidov are the future of MMA.
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.
Reis* and Lombard also.
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
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
get Noons off that list for gods sake
Shields, Lawler, and Alvarez are ALL top 5, in case you missed it last time.
Brett Rogers for the W.
I wonder if Elite XC will pay both these guys to stand…..HA!
well, technically they are because they both only stand and they are paying them.
I SAID HECTOR LOMBAR WILL BE A SUPESTAR
Guess its time to put a stop to the grims winning streak.
Paul is going to get knocked out. Plain and simple.
I think so too, prolly in the first round.