Elite XC CBS Saturday Night Fights before and after on May 31

by James Iannotti on May 29, 2008 1:58 PM EDT

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Elite XC will stream the undercard fights for free LIVE on CBSSports.com for all those hardcore fans who want to watch every bit of mixed martial arts action from the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on May 31

The streaming video is expected to begin airing around 7 p.m. ET. If you're interested be sure to hit up CBSSports.com to avoid any delays.

The undercard matches are as follows:

265 lbs.:: Carlton Haselrig (1-0) vs. Carlos Moreno (4-2)
170 lbs.: Chris Liguori (7-7) vs. Jim Bova (2-0)
170 lbs.: Nick Serra (4-2) vs. Matt Makowski (2-0)
140 lbs.: Justin Robbins (8-3-1) vs. Wilson Reis (3-0)
155 lbs.: James "Binky" Jones (6-6) vs. Calvin Kattar (2-0)
135 lbs.: Zach Makovsky (3-1) vs. Andre Soares (5-1)
155 lbs.: Joe Sampieri (0-2) vs. Mike Groves (0-1)

In addition to offering these fights for free, ProElite.com will stream a post-fight Show hosted by Frank Shamrock immediately following the event, which is slated to air on CBS at 9 p.m ET.

The title for the post-fight show is "Backstage Pass" and will feature interviews with some of the fighters, as well as a few special guests and a recap and discussion of the historic "Saturday Night Fights" debut.

Make sure and check out ProElite.com before and after the show. Again, the undercard fights will start sometime around 8 p.m. ET and the post-fight show "Backstage Pass" will begin immediately after the CBS broadcast between 11 p.m. ET and midnight.

Pretty busy night for Frank Shamrock ... who will also be sitting ringside and providing commentary during the CBS telecast. He's earning that paycheck that's for sure.

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Great idea. I never understand the reason the UFC never airs prelim bouts online. If I’m sitting at home on my computer, watching great undercard action, I’d more than likely cough up the 45 bucks to watch the rest of the show when the prelims end. Instead, they try and nickle and dime fans for “On Demand.”

by SirMixaLot on May 29, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions

I agree man, note to UFC. Free is the best way to actually promote.

by ARodOfIron on May 29, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions

And, this is not a first. EliteXC always streams their preliminary fights online for free. C’mon UFC. We’ve been saying it for YEARS!

by ViolentMike on May 29, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Nick Serra, related?

by YouTapped on May 29, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

Yep its Matt’s younger brother also a BJJ black belt i believe under Renzo Gracie.

by robw on May 29, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Ya it is bs the UFC doesn’t offer to show the undercard to those who buy the PPV. You should be able to log onto their site free of charge and watch them.

by ldcpanther on May 29, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

ya it’s matts brother.

by ldcpanther on May 29, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

Will they stream the main card also? Makes sense that they do as its free in the USA but not being shown in UK so if its not I will have to wait for it to appear for download the next day.

by robw on May 29, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions