EliteXC: Return of the King explained

EliteXC: Return of the King
Promotion:	EliteXC
Date:	June 14, 2008
Venue:	Neal S. Blaisdell Arena
City:	Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

EliteXC: Return of the King was a mixed martial arts event promoted by EliteXC that took place on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii.^[1]

Background

The main card aired live on Showtime and drew an estimated 350,000 viewers.^[2]

A Welterweight title bout between champion Jake Shields and Drew Fickett was removed from the original card when Fickett sustained an injury.

Nick Diaz showed up for his 160-pound lightweight fight at 169 pounds which led to it becoming a catchweight bout.^[3]

Results

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See also

• Elite Xtreme Combat
• 2008 in Elite Xtreme Combat

External links

• Official EliteXC site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fickett out due to injury; 5 other bouts announced for EliteXC's June 14th show. 5 Ounces of Pain. May 2, 2008. 2008-05-06.
2. Web site: EliteXC: Return of the King | MMA Event.
3. Web site: MMA on Tap.
4. Web site: EliteXC: Return of the King. sherdog.com. 2014-11-23.