EliteXC re-signs Kimbo Slice, Gina Carano and Robbie Lawler to long-term contracts and all three athletes will appear on EliteXC's debut on CBS May 31.
"I am very excited to announce that Kimbo, Gina and Robbie have all re-signed with us," said EliteXC Live Events president Gary Shaw.
Kevin Ferguson, "Kimbo Slice," has become the face of EliteXC and will headline the promotion's CBS debut. "Kimbo has already become an MMA star due to his incredible popularity on YouTube. His backyard street fights are legendary," commented Shaw. "No question Kimbo has made a successful transition from street to Elite and is on his way to becoming a superstar and world champion."
Discussing the re-signing of Gina Carano, Gary Shaw stated, "She truly is the face of women's MMA, and inspiration to many up-and-coming athletes and is a perfect illustration as to why women do indeed have a place in this sport and with EliteXC."
Lawler, EliteXC middleweight champion, takes on Scott Smith May 31 on the CBS televised EliteXC card. "EliteXC is extremely proud to have Robbie as its world middleweight champion. Robbie has shown time and time again that he's one of the most thrilling fighters of any weight class in MMA," said Shaw. "For sheer action and power, it doesn't get better than 'Ruthless' Robbie Lawler versus Scott 'Hands of Steel' Smith."
The details of the long-term, multi-year contracts were not disclosed, but Shaw said, "We're extremely happy to get these deals done with Kimbo, Gina and Robbie."
