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Permalink Reply by Tiffany on September 24, 2008 at 11:41pm

So excited!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Nathan on September 25, 2008 at 10:21am

is this legit or what? Fighting in elite xc?

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Eric R. on September 25, 2008 at 10:39am

it seems very likely by all press coverage it has gotten, but its not 100% until the contract is signed and I'm sure Andrei will be the first to confirm this here once its a done deal

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Permalink Reply by Joseph on September 25, 2008 at 11:17am

I dont know anything about this Nelson dude, but Im assuming he will be another notch on Andrei's belt. I think elite xc is complete garbage though, hopefully we can handle business here and then get back with the big dogs where i expect the PITBULL to rule the Division

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Permalink Reply by Nathan on September 25, 2008 at 12:08pm

That's what i mean.. i really don't want him fighting with elite xc. The simple fact that kimbo and many washed up fighters are with them and people like fedor and other legends are with affliction is enough for me to think this would be a step backwards for andrei. Even if he does do it though.. i'll still love him

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Permalink Reply by M4 on September 25, 2008 at 2:23pm

I know a number of people aren't all that excited about EliteXC and they might be wondering what Arlvoski's management is thinking... But if you had spent the past four months training for a match and you're in your prime fighting years, it might make sense to take the fight, especially a fight that might prove to be as intense as the Arlovski/Rothwell fight was.

Roy Nelson's record is 13-2. His two losses were only by decision. I saw this guy fight Rothwell and it was an intense fight. So regardless of what organization Andrei is fighting for, I'm going to watch him kick butt! It's espcially cool that this fight will be available on FREE TV. This could mean even great exposure for MMA in general if Arlovski and Nelson have a truly knock down exciting fight (cause, I'm sorry but the Kimbo Slice fights just don't do it for me)

Anyway, just my two-cents worth. I'll stand behind & support whatever decision AA's camp decides on.
~M4

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Permalink Reply by Ashley on September 26, 2008 at 12:02am

I agree with you, If I were a fighter and had been training for 4 months only to have it cancelled or "postponed", I personally would want to go ahead and take the next step to make that fight happen...
Either way, like Joseph said...."it will be another notch on Andrei's belt" regardless of who he is fighting for

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