What’s next for EliteXC?
October 4th is the next time EliteXC will put on another national television event. That means it will have plenty of time to figure out how to improve on the deplorable ratings it received this past Saturday night. The Kimbo Slice factor will help boost the ratings as people are still curious. However, the EliteXC may be better off finding a quality opponent this time around.
Some one with name recognition and credibility will either put Kimbo down once and for all or legitimize his claim in the mma world. Either way, viewers will tune in to watch Slice’s rise or subsequent fall.
EliteXC should also do everything in its power to promote a Gina Carano vs. Chrstianne Cyborg bout. The two women are at the top of the women’s circuit in EliteXC and figure to put on another riveting perfromance. The EliteXC would be wise to invest some time in marketing that fight.
Lastly, the Nick Diaz vs. KJ Noons feud needs to be settled. They are two of the top fighters in the organization and each have a general dislike of one another. The bad blood should enhance some of the allure surrounding that fight as well.
Those three possibilities should be seriously considered if the EliteXC has any hopes of maintaining a network television spot. It’s time to pull out all the stops because a repeat of Saturday night’s ratings just won’t do. And with all the other mma organizations gaining steam, it’s time for the EliteXC to use every bit of power it has.
KJ Noons Vs. Nick Diaz would be a great fight to see. I would personally like to see another shocker of a win from KJ though. He’s getting pretty good at surprising everyone.