[Beowulf]

Should be a pretty good card. I don't have Showtime, so unless I find someone who does, I think I'll be missing this one until I figure out the damn Bittorrent for Macs thing. Looks like there are some interesting fights.

I hope Renzo beats Frankie's arse.

[Alexander]

I'll probably go to a friends and watch it. What does the rest of the card look like? I think Frank will win pretty easily.

[MisterEZE]

I'd definitely be into watching this but I'll be out at a casino (sportsbook maybe??). solid card. should be quite entertaining.

Frank Shamrock vs. Renzo Gracie
David Loiseau vs. Joey Villasenor
Antonio Silva vs. Wes "Cabbage" Correira
Gina Carano vs. Julie Kedzie
Charles Bennett vs. K.J. Noons

Prelims:
Javier Vazquez vs. Adriano Periera
Mike Pyle vs. Ross Ebanez
John Shackelford vs. Edson Berto
Bo Cantrell vs. Tim Persey
Riki Fukuda vs. Seth Kleinbeck

[Beowulf]

Check it out here: EliteXC

Shamrock will definitely be a huge favorite. I just don't like his attitude, constant empty threats with Baroni, and screwing over an org by signing another contract. Renzo beat Militech and Newton, but Frank's probably in another class. He's fought so little that it is hard to say what kind of skill he'll have.

[Alexander]

True. If he is half the fighter he used to be Renzo will be in trouble. Good to see Javy Vasquez on the card, I don't think he has fought in quite some time. He's definitely a talented, and exciting grappler. Pretty good overall, Crow/Villasenor should be good, and I always love watching Crazy Horse. I've heard Noons is no joke, so Crazy Horse will probably be racking up another notch in the L column, in exciting fashion of course.

[Sir Savage]

Gina Carano is so hot.

[Alexander]

Is anybody gonna make a "I'd let her triangle me" joke, I guess I did.

[Sir Savage]

Yep.

And I would gladly let her pass my guard and mount me.

I would encourage it, even.

[size]

Frank Shamrock is going to destroy Renzo. It is going to be a brutal KO. I look forward to watching it. Another fighter I am looking forward to seeing is KJ Noons.

[Sir Savage]

But Frank hasn't fought a real fight in like seven years.

I think this is going to be more competitive than a lot of folks are thinking. Plus, Renzo actually seems to be getting better as he gets older.

[jas123]

Gina's definitely a hottie. Frank should win by KO, but it is hard to guage his abilities these days. I'm excited for Villa/Crow and for the semi-freakshow match Cabbage/Antonio. I'll probably look for it on P2P.

[jas123]

This is actually pretty cool. Instead of bickering over the rights to Frankie, Strikeforce and Elite XC formed some sort of union. Baroni - Shammy on Showtime would be cool too...if it happens.

Strikeforce and EliteXC Announce Co-Promotion on Showtime

In the aftermath of the struggle over Frank Shamrock (Pictures), Strikeforce and EliteXC announced a "strategic alliance" Wednesday afternoon that opens the door for co-promoted cards featuring Shamrock on Showtime-distributed pay-per-view.

Following Shamrock's fight Feb. 10 versus Renzo Gracie (Pictures) — a bout that was in jeopardy until Strikeforce and EliteXC came to terms late Monday evening — Showtime will broadcast joint Strikeforce/EliteXC cards beginning with an April pay-per-view showdown between Shamrock and Phil Baroni (Pictures).

Showtime, a premium cable network, makes its MMA broadcast debut on Feb. 10 with a five-bout card headlined by Shamrock-Gracie at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Miss.

[size]

I hope that Shamrock beats Baroni for 14 minutes with fists and then ends it with a brutal knee bar.

Back to Elite XC, the fights look like they will be entertaining. Noons is a good boxer and kickboxer so seeing him against Bennett should be interesting. Cabbage and Silva should be a sloppy and heavy punching match. Loiseau and Villasenor should provide a competitive fight. Shamrock back in action is worth watching. Lastly, Carano is fun to look at.

An aside, in an interview on Sherdog, Bennett stated he knocked out Wanderlei Silva in a backstage fight at a Pride event.

[Alexander]

Was Wand tying his shoes?

[size]

Predictions for tonight:

Frank Shamrock vs. Renzo Gracie - Shamrock via KO
David Loiseau vs. Joey Villasenor - Loiseau via KO
Antonio Silva vs. Wes "Cabbage" Correira - Cabbage via KO
Gina Carano vs. Julie Kedzie - Carano via rear NAKED choke
Charles Bennett vs. K.J. Noons - Noons via KO

A night full of knockouts!

[tattoopierced1]

I'm watching this for Julie Kedzie.. Seen a few of her fights and she is the Hook N Shoot women's champion here. It should be a good fight, Gina being a stand up fighter, and Julie more of a submission fighter...

[jas123]

Originally Posted by size

Predictions for tonight:

Frank Shamrock vs. Renzo Gracie - Shamrock via KO
David Loiseau vs. Joey Villasenor - Loiseau via KO
Antonio Silva vs. Wes "Cabbage" Correira - Cabbage via KO
Gina Carano vs. Julie Kedzie - Carano via rear NAKED choke
Charles Bennett vs. K.J. Noons - Noons via KO

A night full of knockouts!

Not believing the A. Silva hype after the last one? I'll take Silva by ref stoppage and Carano by decision instead of sub, but I like your other picks.

I've noticed that you don't see too many KO's in womens MMA, this is just fight finder research, though.

[Alexander]

Originally Posted by size

Predictions for tonight:

Frank Shamrock vs. Renzo Gracie - Shamrock via KO
David Loiseau vs. Joey Villasenor - Loiseau via KO
Antonio Silva vs. Wes "Cabbage" Correira - Cabbage via KO
Gina Carano vs. Julie Kedzie - Carano via rear NAKED choke
Charles Bennett vs. K.J. Noons - Noons via KO

A night full of knockouts!

I agree with most except I'll take Junior Silva by KO, and Carano by TKO, hell I'm gonna take Krazy Horse by KO too. Guy Mezger is commentating, and I heard the production blows. You can watch the Prelims for free, there is a link at Sherdog, but its not working for me