[vincesanity82]

EliteXC, the mixed martial arts promotion with a network television deal to show live fights on CBS, announced today that it has signed a long-term contract extension with the internet fighting sensation Kimbo Slice.

Slice, a hard-punching brawler without much in the way of MMA skills, is EliteXC's biggest draw, and there had been some talk that he might use EliteXC as a stepping stone. But he will apparently stick with EliteXC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the contract was described as "multi-year." Slice will fight in the main event of the first EliteXC show on CBS on May 31. His opponent has not been officially announced, but it has been reported that it will be James "Megapunk" Thompson.

EliteXC also announced contract extensions with Gina Carano, America's highest-profile female MMA fighter, and with Robbie Lawler, the EliteXC middleweight champion who is probably EliteXC's most accomplished fighter.

Kimbo Slice Signs Long-Term EliteXC Deal - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[vincesanity82]

very smart move to tag him, hes one of the most exciting fighters out there bar none..

[EmpireWF]

For their sake, I hope he remains a draw. If not, it could be a waste of money.

[bears9]

Smart move for EXC, he is a huge TV and gate draw.