On Saturday May 31st, the first ever Elite XC MMA event will premiere live on the CBS Sports television network.  CBS Sports is very excited to introduce the premiere broadcast MMA Elite XC to viewers on one of America’s fastest growing sports, Mixed Martial Arts.  This is a CBS Sports premiere event and there are lots of interesting fights to look at on the scorecard.  Elite XC is putting together a lineup that is going to showcase the unique skills of world class athletes and their raw power and emotion.  CBS Sports and ProElite Inc., who is a leading entertainment media company that produces world class MMA events, are going to team up for this live television broadcast.  CBS Sports is going to broadcast 4 MMA events per year as part of 2 hour live primetime specials. 

The main event of the evening is going to be between MMA Heavyweight sensation Kimbo Slice and James Thompson.  This will be an interesting fight as both fighters are going to come out swinging.  Slice is fairly new to the MMA and is only 2-0.  Thompson is a seasoned veteran and it will be a good fight for sure.  Another interesting fight will be the Middleweight Championship fight between Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith.  This is going be an interesting fight as both fighters will be hungry for the win.  Each has their own unique skills.  Let’s take a look at some of the other fights and odds.

Sportsbook.com’s odds for Saturday’s Elite XC on CBS:

• Kimbo Slice (-600) vs. James Thompson (+400)
• Robbie Lawler (-260) vs. Scott Smith (+200)
• Gina Carano (-350) vs. Kaitlin Young (+225)
• Phil Baroni (-115) vs. Joey Vilasenor (-115)
• Brett Rogers (-280) vs. Jon Murphy (+220)
• Carlton Haselrig (-210) vs. Carlos Moreno (+170)

Saturday May 31st is going to be a night to remember on CBS.  Make sure you tune in and watch all the action live. 

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