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Pro Elite 2: Big Guns Results

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Making their television debut on HDNet, last night’s ProElite 2: Big Guns showcase the big guys, with six heavyweight bouts on the main card. Anchored by two former UFC heavyweight champions (separate bouts) the event also kicked off the ProElite heavyweight grand prix.

Heavyweight Tournament, Former UFC Champions and Regan Penn Anchor ProElite 2: Big Guns

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After a successful return to MMA, ProElite will hold their second event on November 5, 2011 from the “I wireless” Center in Moline, Illinois. Unlike their first show ProElite 2: Big Guns will be debuting on HDNet and features the opening round of their eight man heavyweight tournament as well as Reagan Penn’s second pro fight.

UFC Veterans that could give Strikeforce a Boost

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As the current Zuffa roster changes with additions and deletions of fighters, the one time big names (Arlovski, Pulver, Henderson) have gone on to fight for smaller promotions and find success there. Right now there are men under contract who have underperformed or just cannot hang with the world-class level most of the fighters in the UFC bring into the octagon. Instead of subjecting those to a smaller pay for lesser known venues, here are a few examples of fighters that could go to Strikeforce and find success while helping re-build the promotion as its own force.

ProElite: Arlovski vs. Lopez Complete Results

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ProElite got their first event back since the EliteXC days in the books Saturday night from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. While a bit shaking at time and some questionable choices (Jens Pulver’s shirt), the ProElite: Arlovski vs. Lopez card was entertaining and exciting.

Listen to Episode 14 of The MMA Pulse Podcast: ProElite & UFC 134

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A super stacked episode as the guy start off recapping last weekends Shark Fights 18 and Bellator 48 cards, break down the latest and greatest MMA News of the week  and preview Saturday’s Pro Elite and UFC 134 shows. Dan also give out a very bold prediction that prompts an equally bold bet being made, all on another episode of the MMA Pulse Podcast.

ProElite v2.0 – Predictions for Saturdays ProElite: Arlovski vs. Lopez

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After a long hiatus from the world of Mixed Martial Arts promoting, ProElite returns this Saturday holding their first event to be held under its umbrella since EliteXC: A Night of Champions in November of 2008. Founded in 2006, Pro Elite promoted live MMA events broadcast on CBS, Showtime and Showtime PPV under the EliteXC promotional banner. ProElite v2.0 though currently doesn’t have a broadcast deal and Saturday’s event will not be televised or streamed online.