EliteXC: “Return of the King” Results

EliteXC’s “Return of the King” took place in Honolulu, Hawaii yesterday, and was headlined by KJ Noons successfully defending his EliteXC Lightweight belt against Yves Edwards. However, it was the fight after the fight that has everyones’ attention. Check out the mayhem that ensued after Noons’ impressive win and the results of last night’s event.

Preliminary Bouts:

Russell Doane Defeated Dwayne Haney via 1stRound TKO

PJ Dean and Dean Lista fought to a draw

Mike Aina Defeated Kaleo Kwan via Decision

Mark Oshiro Defeated Chris Willems via 1stRound Submission - Triangle Choke

Bubba McDaniel Defeated Ross Hose via 1stRound Submission - Rear-Naked Choke

*Lolohea Mahe and Chris Barnard did not fight (Barnard pulled out of the fight)

Main Bouts:

Rafael Feijao Defeated Wayne Cole bvia TKO - Strikes at 2:47 in thbe 1stRound

Dave Herman Defeated Herrman via TKO - Strikes at 2:19 in the 1stRound

Murilo “Ninja” Rua Defeated Tony Bonello via TKO - Strikes at 3:16 in the 1stRound

Nick Diaz Defeated Muhsin Corbbrey via TKO  - Strikes at 3:59 in the 3rdRound

K.J. Noons Defeated Yves Edwards via TKO  - Strikes at 0:48 in the 1stRound

During the ring interview after Noons’ win, Nick Diaz was allowed by EliteXC Management to enter the cage to pump up a potential rematch with Noons somewhere down the line.  When asked if he would be up for a rematch, Noons allowed the audience to answer for him. A chorus of boos rained down on Diaz, which seemed to set him off.

Diaz said to Noons, “Don’t be scared, homie,” and proceeded to aggressively stick both of his middle fingers in Noons’ face, while Nick’s younger brother and UFC fighter Nate threw a water bottle in Noons’ direction.

That’s when Noons and his father lunged at Diaz and his entourage as the parties had to be separated by security. The fans continued to boo The Diaz brothers as they left the ring. Then, as Nick was about to make his final exit he turned around and started telling the fans that they too were “number one,” giving everyone in attendance the bird as well.

Noons beat Nick Diaz for the EliteXC Lightweight belt back in November. Although altercations like this is not what MMA is about, EliteXC Management may be smiling behind closed doors as they are scheduled to have their second promotion on CBS on July 26th.  Often times, a title fight, plus a bitter rivalry; equals ratings success.

We will wait and see if Diaz gets his wish as an announcement by EliteXC should be coming shortly.