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Saturday, June 23, 2007

Shamrock Chokes Out Baroni For Strikeforce World Title In Barnburner EliteXC-Strikeforce MMA Main Event Live On Showtime PPV

‘Ninja’ Stops Villasenor, Le KO’s Fryklund in Classic Mixed Martial Arts Extravaganza from HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--June 23, 2007--Before a crowd of 10,850 attending EliteXC-Strikeforce’s live MMA event produced and distributed on SHOWTIME® PPV, Frank Shamrock (strikeforceusa.net, frankshamrock.proelite.com) became the first Strikeforce middleweight (185 lb. limit) champion in history by submitting Phil “The New York Bad Ass” Baroni (strikeforceusa.net, philbaroni.proelite.com) with a rear naked choke four minutes into the second round of their EliteXC-Strikeforce main event showdown that was nothing short of an all-out slugfest.



In other fights, Murilo “Ninja” Rua (murilorua.proelite.com) finished fellow former Pride Fighting Championship star Joey “Dream Smasher” Villasenor (joeyvillasenor.proelite.com) in two rounds to capture the vacant EliteXC middleweight crown, and world San Shou kickboxing champion Cung Le (strikeforceusa.net, cungle.proelite.com) extended his undefeated mixed martial arts record to 4-0 by stopping UFC veteran Tony “The Freak” Fryklund (strikeforceusa.net, tonyfryklund.proelite.com) in the second round of their featured contest.

The Shamrock-Baroni meeting lived up to all its hype and anticipation as both fighters rushed out of the gates and attempted to draw first blood. Shamrock controlled the first round, bombing on his opponent with punches before dropping Baroni with a hard right hand.

Shamrock was penalized one point for striking Baroni to the back of the head with two right hands. After the fight resumed, Baroni shot in and took Shamrock to the mat. The fighters worked their way back to their feet and Shamrock quickly went to work with his hands, repeatedly scoring with his jab and right hand.

In the second round, Baroni retaliated, attacking Shamrock’s body with right hand punches. Baroni answered a one-two punch combination by shooting for a takedown, but Shamrock defended by sprawling. Shamrock took Baroni’s back and secured a rear naked chokehold. Refusing to tap, Baroni was choked into unconsciousness. The referee halted the fight and awarded the technical knockout victory and Strikeforce title to Shamrock.

In the first-ever EliteXC Middleweight championship, after putting in a calculated first round of work, “Ninja” Rua exploded in the second round, unloading a flurry of punches and finally dropping Villasenor with a right hand counter. Rua rushed in and scored a handful of punches on his downed opponent before the referee stopped the fight at the 1:05 mark and declared Rua the winner and first-ever EliteXC 185 pound champion.

Like he did in his first three efforts in the cage, Cung Le quickly went to work with his arsenal of kicks before dropping Fryklund with a right hand. Le was completely poised throughout the first round.

In the second stanza, Fryklund found his mark and began backing Le up with his own punch combinations. Le successfully fought him off and, in the opening seconds of the third round, went on the attack; his right kick to the body set up a right hand that dropped and finished Fryklund at the 25 second mark of the round.

In other action, Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello continued his reign of terror over mixed martial arts’s heavyweight division by hammering former K-1 North America tournament champion Carter “The Beast” Williams. Buentello dominated the first round of the matchup and, at the start of the second, unloaded two quick uppercuts to William’s chin that put Williams on his back and out of the fight.

Full Strikeforce-EliteXC “Shamrock vs. Baroni” Fight Card Results:

Seth Kleinbeck def. Sam Spengler – TKO (Strikes) 2nd Round (2:55)

Chris Cariaso def. Anthony Figueroa – Unanimous Decision (3 Rounds)

Rex Richards def. Ray Seraille – TKO (Punches) 1st Round (:34)

Luke Stewart def. Jason Von Flue – TKO (Strikes) 3rd Round (2:17)

Mike Pyle def. Aaron Wethersppon – Unanimous Decision (3 Rounds)

Nik Theotikos def. Nikk Covert – KO (Punch) 1st Round (1:13)

Edson Berto def. Victor Valenzuela – Submission (Heel Hook) 1st Round (:47)

Paul Buentello def. Carter Williams – KO (Punch) 2nd Round (:10)

Murilo Rua def. Joey Villasenor – TKO (Strikes) 2nd Round (1:05)

Josh Thomson def. Nick Gonzalez – Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1st Round (1:42)

Cung Le def. Tony Fryklund – TKO (Strikes) 3rd Round (:25)

Frank Shamrock def. Phil Baroni – TKO (Rear Naked Choke) 2nd Round (4:00)

Paul Daley def. Duane Ludwig – TKO (Strikes) 2nd Round (:42)

All of the “Shamrock vs. Baroni” undercard fights are available for viewing at www.proelite.com.

“Shamrock vs. Baroni” is co-produced by ProElite, Inc. [Pink Sheets: PELE:PK], the parent company of EliteXC and Strikeforce.

About ProElite, Inc.

ProElite Inc. [Pink Sheets: PELE:PK] delivers the most exciting entertainment experience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) with live arena-based entertainment events, cable television programming on Showtime Networks and community-driven interactive broadband entertainment via the Internet. ProElite embraces MMA with the highest levels of honor, integrity, discipline and self-esteem all the while remaining inclusive for fighters, fans and schools. ProElite’s live fight division, EliteXC, delivers spectacular live MMA fight events that showcase the world’s top fighters. ProElite’s interactive business, ProElite.com, capitalizes on the growing popularity of the sport of mixed martial arts by building a community of mixed martial arts enthusiasts. In addition to streaming the most exciting live fights to the web, ProElite expands the fan base of the sport by providing a comprehensive set of online social networking tools for fans, fighters and organizations. ProElite.com – Empowering the Fight CommunityTM

About Strikeforce

Strikeforce is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. The rapidly growing organization recently re-launched its website, www.strikeforceusa.net, which boasts a bold new look and all-new features, including video streaming capability. Since 1995, Strikeforce has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.”

About Showtime Networks Inc.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME® TOO™, SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILYZONE® and TMC XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD™, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND™ and THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND™. All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI is also an owner and manager of SUNDANCE CHANNEL, a venture of NBC Universal, Robert Redford and SNI. SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME® PPV.

Contacts
The Rose Group for ProElite
Whitney Ashley, 310-280-3710
whitney@therosegrp.com
or
Strikeforce
Mike Afromowitz, 917-566-8754
muaythaimes@aol.com
or
Showtime Networks Inc.
Chris DeBlasio, 917-445-7467
Chris.DeBlasio@Showtime.net
or
Brener Zwikel and Associates for EliteXC
John Beyrooty, 562-233-7477
johnnybey@aol.com

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Friday, June 22, 2007

The Undercard Of EliteXC's 'Strikeforce: Shamrock Vs. Baroni' Is In The Books

The lowdown from San Jose's HP Pavilion:

- Middleweights: Seth Kleinbeck defeated (ref-stoppage TKO @ 2:55 - round 2) Sam Spengler. I didn't score the first round, as they did such a good job of hiding the stream, I couldn't find it until about 7:34 PM, and nothing fucking happened. I know Gina Carano and Todd Keneley. were on commentary, and both of them sucked. Both displayed their lack of MMA experience, which didn't bother me as much as the fact neither seemed to have a personality. Oh, and that geeky rapper was back. Just before the finish, Spengler took an accidental low-blow (which he was given time to recover from), which may or may not have affected the outcome, then was mounted and punched until the ref stepped in to put a stop to the bout. I originally had picked Kleinbeck to win, but was hoping Spengler could pull off the upset.



- Bantamweights: Chris Cariaso defeated (unanimous decision of 30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Anthony Figueroa. Everyone else was given fifteen-minutes, while these guys only got nine. Yeah, nobody wants to see the lighter guys get equal time. Cariaso worked an impressive ground-game, considering his experience is in Muay Thai, and definitely took the first round. The second was a bit harder to score, but I still gave it to Cariaso. No, I'm not going into why, as I'm still a little perturbed by this whole shitty stream (which took forever to find and isn't providing me with the clearest picture). As the fight wound down, Cariaso seemed unwilling to engage, as Figueroa had started to figure out his style, but for Figgy, it was too little too late. I had it 29-28, Cariaso. So far, for my picks, I'm 2-0.

- Super heavyweights: Rex Richards defeated (ref-stoppage TKO @ 0:34 - round 1) Ray Seraille. Seraille took the fight on short notice, although I haven't been paying enough attention to know more than that. Guess I was wrong about that fifteen-minutes thing, as these guys were also given only nine. Richards' size (three-hundred-five-pounds) was way too much for, and a series of punches dropped Seraille, who was merely covering up as Richards continued to reign down blows, when the ref stopped in to end the bout.

- Catchweight (one-hundred-seventy-three-pounds): Jason Von Flue defeated (ref-stoppage TKO @ 2:17 - round 3) Luke Stewart. Early in the first, Von Flue took an accidental low-blow, which seems to be the "in" thing on this card. Stewart's mix of kickboxing and grappling ability seemed to fluster Von Flue, and although he didn't dominate, I gave the first to Stewart. Carano didn't realize how good Von Flue in on the ground, and kept thinking it was over, but Von Flue was never in any real danger. Early in the second, Von Flue received another accidental low-blow, this one costing Stewart a point. To be fair, Von Flue should've lost at least one-point for grabbing the fence, which he repeatedly did in both rounds. Stewart definitely did enough in the latter half to win the second, even getting Von Flue's back, but time expired. I'd have scored it 10-9, but since Stewart lost a point, I considered it a draw (9-9). In the third, Stewart gained early control of Von Flue's back, then took it down and secured full mount. Herb Dean gave Von Flue seemingly forever to fight back from a shitload of blows, before stepping in for the finish. I'm now 1-3, which sucks, but impress me Stewart do.

- Geeky rapper interviewed Shogun Rua, who said he's more nervous about watching his brother fight, than he is about fighting. Geeky rapper also got to be mounted by Carano, and even correctly picked more winners than me. He's now officially even wussier than Casey.

- Welterweights: Mike Pyle (cornered by birthday-boy Randy Couture, among others) defeated (unanimous decision of 30-27, 29-27, 30-27) Aaron Wetherspoon. Wetherspoon, now a born-again Christian, was supposedly once in a gang. Sure, me too, pal. For some reason, these guys were allowed to use elbows on the ground. During intros, some really loud chick was given a close-up. Gee, thanks, guys. Exciting round, which I barely gave to Pyle, who kept it on the ground for a while. Wetherspoon got up and controlled the standup, although he didn't get to tee-off, like he wanted. In the second, Pyle's game plan was to pick apart Wetherspoon in the standup, but that didn't exactly work. I gave the second to Wetherspoon. In the third, Pyle used a diverse attack of boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling to bloody Wetherspoon and dominate the round. I gave the fight to Pyle (29-28), but finished the broadcast with a lot of respect for Wetherspoon (and, as far as my picks, at 2-3).

- I'm sure there were some other fights, but I don't give a fuck, so maybe second-wussy-in-command will provide those results for you.

Eh, not bad, but nothing to persuade me to purchase the pay-per-view.

PS: Go, Shamrock!

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Thursday, June 07, 2007

ProElite Sets Stage For Shamrock Vs. Baroni After Dynamite Battle At The L.A. Coliseum

After Success of “Dynamite!! USA” ProElite Looks Toward Epic Mixed Martial Arts Duel June 22nd at San Jose, California’s HP Pavilion

LOS ANGELES--June 04, 2007--After what was an instant classic fighting event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, ProElite, Inc. [Pink Sheets:PELE],
a leader in sports entertainment that produces world-class, professional MMA events through its brand EliteXC, now has locked and loaded its title fight
between Frank Shamrock (frankshamrock.proelite.com) and Phil Baroni (philbaroni.proelite.com) on June 22nd at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.


Saturday’s “Softbank presents Dynamite!! USA in association with ProElite” made history by hosting the first ever MMA event in the Los Angeles Memorial
Coliseum’s 74 years. The largest crowd to witness an MMA event on U.S. soil saw 10 amazing fights. Royce Gracie (roycegracie.proelite.com) defeated his
long-time rival Kazushi Sakuraba (sakuraba.proelite.com) in the much anticipated rematch of the decade. Legendary professional wrestler, Brock Lesnar (brocklesnar.proelite.com), took his first MMA win with a submission in the first round against South Korean Olympic silver medallist, Min Soo Kim (minsookim.proelite.com). Bernard
Ackah (bernardackah.proelite.com) beat former NFL and USC football star Johnnie Morton (johnniemorton.proelite.com) with a knockout that occurred 38 seconds
into the first round.

“There are people in the world of MMA who believe there is only one promoter of top fighting events. This weekend’s event proved that this could not be
farther from the truth,” said Doug Deluca, CEO of ProElite, Inc. “A successful event consists of great fighters, great match-making, great entertainment
value, and the knowledge of how to market and deliver it to the masses. We accomplished just that on Saturday. This is what we do at EliteXC so get ready
for more.”

Showtime Pay Per View will televise the EliteXC-Strikeforce title fight card between Shamrock and Baroni at San Jose, California’s HP Pavilion on Friday,
June 22nd. InDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, and TVN will carry the Pay Per View program, which will kick off at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT). At stake during
the Shamrock-Baroni contest will be the vacant Strikeforce World middleweight (185 lb. limit) Championship. EliteXC will be presenting their first ever
World Championship when Joey Villasenor (joeyvillasenor.proelite.com) and Ninja Rua (ninja.proelite.com) face off for the middleweight (185 lb. limit)
title. The undercard will be broadcast live, for FREE, on ProElite.com at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).

“Shamrock vs. Baroni” is being co-produced by ProElite, Inc., the parent outfit of EliteXC; Strikeforce; and Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment. For
more information, please go to www.EliteXC.com or www.strikeforceusa.net.

About ProElite

ProElite, Inc. delivers the most exciting entertainment experience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) with live arena-based entertainment events,
cable television programming on Showtime Networks and community-driven interactive broadband entertainment via the Internet. ProElite embraces MMA with
the highest levels of honor, integrity, discipline and self-esteem all the while remaining inclusive for fighters, fans and schools. ProElite’s live fight
division, EliteXC, delivers spectacular live MMA fight events that showcase the world’s top fighters. ProElite’s interactive business, ProElite.com (www.proelite.com),
capitalizes on the growing popularity of the sport of mixed martial arts by building a community of mixed martial arts enthusiasts. In addition to streaming
the most exciting live fights to the web, ProElite expands the fan base of the sport by providing a comprehensive set of online social networking tools
for fans, fighters and organizations. ProElite.com – Empowering the Fight CommunityTM

About Strikeforce

Strikeforce is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event,
the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock
against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. The rapidly growing organization
recently re-launched its website, www.strikeforceusa.net, which boasts a bold new look and all-new features, including video streaming capability. Since
1995, Strikeforce has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship
kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.”

Contacts
For ProElite, Inc.
David Glaubke/Whitney Ashley, (310) 280-3710
David@therosegrp.com
Whitney@therosegrp.com
or
For Strikeforce
Mike Afromowitz, (917) 566-8754
muaythaimes@aol.com

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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

ProElite now a fully reporting public company, SEC declares Registration Statement Effective

LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2007 -- ProElite, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PELE), an entertainment and media company dedicated to producing world-class sporting events and
empowering the participation of athletes and enthusiasts, today announced that the company's registration statement covering the resale of 13,273,999 shares
has been declared effective by the SEC and that ProElite is now a fully reporting company.



Douglas De Luca, Chief Executive Officer of ProElite, Inc., stated that he is pleased to announce that there will now be publicly available information
to the investment community regarding ProElite's activities, results of operations, and financial condition. Those interested in the company can visit
www.proeliteinc.com for more information.

Based in Los Angeles, ProElite reaches fans and fighters of mixed martial arts (MMA) through ProElite.com and EliteXC. ProElite.com features live event
streaming, and serves as a social network for MMA fans and fighters. EliteXC features live event broadcasts via the Showtime Network. A listing of upcoming
events can be found at www.elitexc.com.

The company expects to produce and promote live events featuring some of the top fighters in MMA, while creating a grassroots MMA Internet community on
ProElite.com. ProElite.com currently has more than 25,000 registered users in just three short months of going live.

Through its EliteXC subsidiary, ProElite staged its first live event broadcast on the Showtime, the premium cable channel in February at the Desoto Civic
Center in Southaven, Mississippi. The company's next event is scheduled June 2, 2007 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in collaboration with FEG USA,
INC. This event will feature some of the world's best MMA fighters, including Hong Man Choi, Royce Gracie and Johnnie Morton. On June 22, 2007, ProElite's
EliteXC, in conjunction with Strikeforce, will feature an MMA event at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. This event will be offered to home viewers through
pay-per-view television.

About ProElite

ProElite is an entertainment and media company dedicated to producing world-class sporting events and empowering the participation of athletes and enthusiasts,
through its two operating subsidiaries, ProElite.com(tm), an online community that provides content and tools for martial arts enthusiasts, and EliteXC(tm),
a mixed martial arts live events production group. The company is dedicated to fostering the growth of the core principles of competition -- pride, spirit,
honor and sportsmanship.

Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These statements, including, but not limited to,
the production and promotion of live events, as well as others discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. ProElite, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT:
ProElite, Inc.
Edward Hanson, CFO
(310) 806-9426
ed@proelite.com
www.proeliteinc.com

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Wednesday, May 02, 2007

MMA Leader ProElite Partners with Bombo for Documentary Focused on Fastest Growing Professional Sport in America

MMA Leader ProElite Partners with Bombo for Documentary Focused on Fastest Growing Professional Sport in America

(LOS ANGELES) May 1, 2007 – ProElite, Inc. [PELE.PK], a leader in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) that produces world-class, professional MMA events through its
EliteXC division and a MMA social community through ProElite.com, and Bombo Sports & Entertainment, LLC today announced the closing of a deal to exclusively
feature top EliteXC fighters in an upcoming feature-length documentary produced by Bombo for theatrical release. The deal was negotiated between ProElite,
Inc.’s COO William Kelly and Eric Ficksman, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, and Steven Bram, COO, of Bombo Sports & Entertainment. Pre-production
has commenced with a delivery date in September 2007.



The feature-length documentary will take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most talented and exciting fighters in mixed martial arts, which is the
fastest growing sport in the United States. Cameras will follow six to eight EliteXC fighters both in and out of the ring. With unprecedented access, Bombo
will show MMA fans rare glimpses into the lives of these multi-faceted athletes.

"Theater audiences around the world will soon see through the eyes of these world class fighters why mixed martial arts is the fastest growing sport in
America,” said Doug DeLuca, CEO of ProElite, Inc. “This film will help promote our EliteXC athletes and continue to propel the sport of MMA into the mainstream
consciousness. We are thrilled to be partnering with an award winning production company like Bombo Sports & Entertainment for this exciting film."

"Audiences who are interested in action-packed adrenaline films will love this film,” said Steven Bram, Chief Operating Officer at Bombo Sports & Entertainment.
“The film will capture the essence of the MMA world through back stage access as well as a uniquely personal look at what makes these athletes tick"

Furthermore, ProElite.com, which has built a comprehensive and inclusive online community for MMA fighters, fans and organizations, will stream content,
including the behind-the-scenes material and previews, to their users as well as drive the theatrical release at a grass roots level. ProElite.com is capitalizing
on the growing popularity of the sport of mixed martial arts and has built a community of enthusiasts around the world through video and blogging tools,
social networking and exclusive fight content.

ProElite, Inc. is based in Los Angeles and Bombo Sports & Entertainment is based in New York.

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About ProElite, Inc.

ProElite, Inc. is an entertainment and media company dedicated to producing world-class sporting events and empowering the participation of athletes and
enthusiasts. ProElite, Inc. fosters the growth of the core principles of competition - Pride, Spirit, Honor and Sportsmanship. ProElite, Inc. owns the
following brands and companies: EliteXCTM (mixed martial arts live event production), ProElite.com (online community that provides content and tools for
martial arts enthusiasts), and LifeLogger (top-rated internet blogging site and mobile application developer).

About Bombo Sports & Entertainment, LLC

Bombo is an innovative production company specializing in documentaries on sports stars and teams. It has built a reputation as one of the most respected
producers of film and television sports documentaries by creating uniquely human looks at the lives and efforts of top athletes and teams. Bombo has released
films on Manchester United, Liverpool, England Rugby, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Eagles, Shaquille O’Neal, Andre Agassi and many others.
Press Contacts:

David Glaubke

(310) 280-3710

David@therosegrp.com

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Thursday, April 19, 2007

I'm on ProElite.com

see?

Say hi and stuff.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

World Class Warriors to Clash at L.A. Coliseum in Historic Mixed Martial Arts Event

World-Class Warriors to Clash at the L.A. Coliseum for Historic Mixed Martial Arts Extravaganza

Blockbuster Fight Series to Arrive on June 2nd in the U.S. for First Time on SHOWTIME(R) Pay-Per-View


LOS ANGELES , March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- FEG (Fighting Entertainment Group), ProElite and Showtime Networks today announced a deal to bring the immensely
popular "K-1 Dynamite" mixed martial arts (MMA) series to the United States for the first time. Dubbed "Softbank presents Dynamite!! USA in association
with ProElite," this SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View event will take place June 2 at the legendary Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which will host a mixed martial
arts fighting event for the first time in its 74-year history.

"Dynamite!! USA promises to be one of the most exciting MMA events in history, and FEG is extremely excited to bring our production to this legendary Los
Angeles venue," said Mr. Tanikawa , CEO of FEG. "Mixed martial arts has shown tremendous growth in recent years and events like this show that we are looking
to raise the bar in making it one of the more popular sports in the U.S."

Headliners on the fight card will come from a variety of backgrounds, including 7-foot-2 South Korean giant Hong Man Choi , aka "Techno Goliath," who will
face off against former NCAA and WWE wrestling champion Brock Lesnar. Also joining the fight card on June 2 will be mixed martial arts legend Royce Gracie
and Johnnie Morton , a former USC Trojaanwide receiver and NFL star.

Hong Man Choi , a K-1 Asia champion, will be making his first U.S. MMA appearance at the June 2 event, where he will take on newcomer Lesnar, a North Dakota
native who rose to WWE stardom in shows such as WWE Raw, SummerSlam and WrestleMania. Gracie, a 14-year MMA pioneer and UFC Hall of Famer, began his training
in the discipline of Jiu-Jitsu and has taken on many larger opponents during his career, including 6'8, 486 lb. Sumo Grand Champion, Akebono, who Gracie
defeated. Morton, a Los Angeles native and football star with University of Southern California and the NFL's Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and San
Francisco 49ers during an illustrious career, will be making his MMA debut at "Softbank presents Dynamite!! USA in association with ProElite."

The pay-per-view fight card, which begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT , will feature up to six fights, with co-main events. Prior to the pay-per-view, SHOWTIME
will televise three explosive bouts featuring EliteXC stars Jake Shields , Antonio Silva and Gina Carano , free to SHOWTIME subscribers from 9-10 p.m.
ET/6-7 p.m. PT. For pay-per-view pricing and ordering information, viewers should contact their local cable or satellite provider.

"Dynamite!! USA will offer one of the most diverse and exclusive fight cards to appear in an MMA ring, something we feel is important for our inaugural
event in the U.S.," said Mr. Tanikawa , CEO of FEG. "All the fighters bring different sets of skills to the ring, which makes for truly entertaining combat.
MMA fans stateside and around the world will be treated to a number of exhilarating matches and unique competitors that make these fights so exciting."

"Softbank presents Dynamite!! USA in association with ProElite" will combine the disciplines of karate, kickboxing and kung fu, as well as masteries of
jiu-jitsu, judo and wrestling. The action takes place in a boxing-style ring, which provides easy accessibility for TV viewers and audiences. FEG matches
take place in a controlled environment, where competitors are required to adhere to a series of rules and regulations. Fighters are not allowed to use
elbows and attacks are not allowed to the head when one of the opponents is on the ground.

FEG holds events in more countries worldwide than any other MMA organization. The events, which draw in excess of 90,000 fans to packed arenas, have been
broadcast in more than 130 countries, including New Years Eve prime time broadcasts that average more than 40 million viewers worldwide. Fans can purchase
tickets for Dynamite!! USA at all Ticketmaster locations, as well as online at
www.ticketmaster.com
and the Coliseum box office. Ticket prices will range depending on locations. Seats are available both on the field and in the stadium bowl.

"Softbank presents Dynamite!! USA in association with ProElite" was brought to the United States from Japan with the financial help of Mr. Masayoshi Son
, CEO of Softbank Capital, who, according to Forbes Magazine, is the richest man in Japan . Softbank, a leading telecommunications and media corporation,
has been a key partner in the distribution of broadcasting and videogram rights throughout the world using Softbank's global network. As a result, the
fighting competitions offered by FEG, such as "K-1," are currently viewed by spectators in more than 130 countries throughout Asia, Europe and Africa .

"As business partners, Softbank will combine FEG's excellent fighting sports content and event production expertise with SOFTBANK's strengths to pursue
further global expansion," said Mr. Son . "We will fully support 'Dynamite!! USA' and offer blood-tingling sport scenes to audiences throughout the U.S."

"This fight card, with a star-studded field of international competitors is one of the most compelling pay-per-view offerings I have seen in a long time,"
said Ken Hershman , Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sports & Event Programming, Showtime Networks. "Showtime Networks has long been a leader
in the pay-per-view business and we are proud to produce and distribute this event, as well as offer the compelling lead-in bouts on SHOWTIME. I would
like to thank Softbank, FEG and ProElite for their tireless effort helping pull off this epic event."

Calling the action on both the SHOWTIME telecast and the Dynamite!! USA pay-per-view will be play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo . Iconic world wrestling
star Bill Goldberg and veteran NFL reporter Jay Glazer will serve as color analysts. The executive producer of US telecasts will be David Dinkins , Jr.
with eight-time Emmy Award winner John Faratzis directing

"The tremendous growth of the sport over the last few years clearly demonstrates a demand for MMA on television and its passionate fan base is a community
which ProElite is building," said Doug DeLuca, CEO of ProElite.

In the weeks prior to the live event, SHOWTIME(R) will air a six-part series entitled "Countdown to Dynamite!! U.S.A.," profiling fighters, detailing the
match ups and previewing the historic night of action. New episodes of Countdown will premiere every Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET /PT beginning April 30 , on
SHOWTIME(R), with replays airing throughout the week on the network's multiplex channels. For a complete schedule of airings, visit to
www.SHO.com/schedule.

Promotions partner ProElite will execute a range of marketing efforts leading up to the June 2 event. Through its ProElite.com Internet community which
is an inclusive, social network for fans, fighters and MMA organizations there will be exclusive content and promotional opportunities tied to this event;
visit
www.proelite.com

About FEG

Formed in 2003, FEG, Inc assumed the role of K-1 Corporation in production and management of K-1 events that at the time were enjoying 13 years of success.
In addition to K-1 Events, FEG, Inc's goal was to expand the company's presence into the world of Mixed Martial Arts as it saw the overwhelming demand
from the viewers and fans. In 2005 FEG, Inc started the production of the Hero's events in Japan . Under the current corporate structure, FEG, Inc is responsible
for the production and promotion, as well as all other aspects of business from fighter contracts to event marketing of both the K-1 and Hero's (Mixed
Martial Arts) events all over the world.

About Showtime Networks Inc.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM)
and FLIX(R), as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME(R) TOO(TM), SHOWTIME(R) SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME(R), SHOWTIME BEYOND(R), SHOWTIME NEXT(R), SHOWTIME
WOMEN(R), SHOWTIME FAMILYZONE(R) and TMC XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD(TM), SHOWTIME ON DEMAND(TM) and THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON
DEMAND(TM). All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI is also an owner and manager of SUNDANCE CHANNEL, a venture of NBC Universal,
Robert Redford and SNI. SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution. SNI markets and distributes
sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME(R) PPV.

About Softbank

SOFTBANK is a comprehensive digital information company providing a wide range of communications, portal and content services. With approximately 26 million
subscriber lines, we offer a broad range of mobile, IP broadband Internet and fixed-line communications services through our extensive network infrastructure
in Japan . SOFTBANK also offers a variety of content services, including Yahoo! JAPAN , the leading Japanese language portal with over 110 million unique
monthly browsers, as well as broadband broadcasting, video-on- demand ("VOD") and online games.

About ProElite

ProElite Inc. delivers consumers the most exciting entertainment experience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) with live arena-based entertainment
events, cable television programming on Showtime Networks and community-driven broadband entertainment via the Internet. ProElite delivers the MMA sport
the highest levels of honor, integrity, discipline and self- esteem all the while remaining inclusive for fighters, fans and schools. ProElite's Internet
business, ProElite.com, capitalizes on the growing popularity of the sport of mixed martial arts by building a community of martial arts enthusiasts around
the world. ProElite's live fight division EliteXC delivers spectacular live MMA fight events that showcase the world's top fighters. In addition to cable
television broadcasts and net-streamed events, ProElite expands the fan base for the sport's fighters by incorporating the phenomenon of Internet-based
social networks and communities to bring ProElite fighters and fans together in both the virtual and real worlds.

SOURCE Fighting Entertainment Group

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Monday, March 26, 2007

Ugo Networks, Inc. Partners with ProElite.com to deliver Mixed Martial Arts Content to Ugo.com

New Site Provides Exclusive Channel for ProElite.com's Growing Online Community

LOS ANGELES--March 26, 2007--ProElite, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PELE), a leader in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) arena and dedicated to producing world-class, professional
MMA events and MMA community tools, today announced that ProElite.com, the premier MMA community site and the online division of ProElite, Inc., will partner
with UGO Networks, Inc., a leading online entertainment network and Nielsen//NetRatings Top 10 entertainment portal, to provide MMA content to UGO.com's
11 million unique U.S. monthly visitors.


ProElite.com is building a comprehensive and inclusive online community for MMA fighters, fans and organizations, regardless of the MMA league, fighter
organization or fan loyalty. ProElite.com is able to capitalize on the growing popularity of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and build a community of enthusiasts
around the world through video and blogging tools, social networking and exclusive fight content from EliteXC and others. UGO Networks has built dedicated
channels that cater to the diversions 18-to-34-year-old males crave – games, movies, TV, DVDs, music, tech gadgets, extreme sports and celebrities. UGO
Networks will create custom content featuring both ProElite, Inc.’s live EliteXC events and the broader ProElite.com MMA community. (www.ugo.com/elitexc)

“ProElite.com is dedicated to elevating the sport of Mixed Martial Arts for professionals and enthusiasts. Partnering with UGO Networks gives us an additional
opportunity to reach a dedicated and diverse audience, and by marrying exclusive content with our passion for Mixed Martial Arts, we know this relationship
will expand and enrich both of our audiences,” said ProElite.com President Kelly Perdew.

UGO’s ProElite-driven MMA community features EliteXC Fight Impressions with some of the hottest professional MMA fighters, including Gina Carano, who recently
won her bout in a SHOWTIME-telecast fight, becoming the first female MMA fighter to be featured on a cable telecast. ProElite, Inc. recently telecast its
premiere EliteXC MMA fight titled “Destiny” on SHOWTIME featuring 10 fights with a title card fight of MMA legends Frank Shamrock and Renzo Gracie. The
under card fights of “Destiny” were all streamed live for the first time ever to worldwide audiences through ProElite.com.

“Our audience can’t get enough of Mixed Martial Arts, and our partnership with ProElite.com and EliteXC truly delivers the excitement of MMA through incredible
access to the fighters, streaming content of MMA matches, plus custom content that fans can’t get anywhere else,” said J Moses, CEO of UGO Networks. “The
expanded Mixed Martial Arts content on UGO increases the stickiness of our site, and gives advertisers another great way to deliver impactful branding
and marketing campaigns wrapped in hard-hitting and exciting content.”

ProElite, Inc. and its EliteXC and ProElite.com divisions are headquartered in Los Angeles and UGO Networks is headquartered in New York.

About ProElite, Inc. (www.proelite.com)

ProElite, Inc. is an entertainment and media company dedicated to producing world-class sporting events and empowering the participation of athletes and
enthusiasts. ProElite, Inc. fosters the growth of the core principles of competition - Pride, Spirit, Honor and Sportsmanship. ProElite, Inc. owns the
following brands and companies: EliteXCTM (Mixed Martial Arts live event production), ProElite.comTM (online community that provides content and tools
for martial arts enthusiasts), and LifeLoggerTM (top-rated Internet blogging site and mobile application developer).

About UGO Networks, Inc. (www.ugo.com)

UGO Networks, Inc. (pronounced "Yu-Ji-Oh") is one of the leading web media networks providing dynamic entertainment to the coveted 18-to-34-year-old male
audience. With contributors spanning the globe, UGO Networks (UGO.com) has assembled a cast of experts for every dimension of entertainment – games, movies,
TV, DVDs, animation, music, tech, sports, comics, and girls. Reaching nearly 1 in 10 males on the Web, with more than 10 million monthly unique U.S. visitors
and over 25 million worldwide, UGO.com is a dominant force in the male-oriented online entertainment category, consistently placing among the Nielsen//NetRatings'
Top 10 entertainment properties. UGO Networks, which was founded in 1997, is headquartered in New York City and privately held.

Contacts
The Rose Group for ProElite, Inc.
310-280-3710
David Glaubke, David@therosegrp.com
Laura Benetti, Laura@therosegrp.com
or
Weber Shandwick for UGO Networks, Inc.
Stephen Sumner, 212-445-8475
ssumner@webershandwick.com

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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

ProElite.com Delivers Free Live Streaming MMA Fights Online For March 31st ICON Fight

Leading MMA Internet Community Features Twelve Fights with Title Fight MMA Powerhouses Frank Trigg and Robbie Lawler

LOS ANGELES--March 20, 2007--ProElite, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PELE), a leader in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) arena and dedicated to producing world-class, professional
MMA events and MMA community tools, today announced that ProElite.com, the premier MMA community site and the online division of ProElite, Inc., will partner
with ICON Sport, a full-service athlete management and sports marketing firm specializing in the Olympic and Action Sports markets, to bring a live online
MMA broadcast to ProElite.com of the March 31st Epic fight, headlining top MMA fighters Frank Trigg and Robbie Lawler.


This fight will mark Trigg’s first defense of his middleweight championship belt that he won in a December 2006 fight against Jason “Mayhem” Miller. Looking
to regain the ICON middleweight championship belt, Lawler has won five out of his last six fights.

Also appearing on the action packed card of 12 fights will be MMA stars Mayhem Miller, Renato “Charuto” Verissimo, and Jeremy Williams, former top pro boxer
and trainer from ESPN’s THE CONTENDER.

To view this event online, visitors must register for free on www.ProElite.com. Included will be a live stream of the fights, real time polling, integrated
photos from the event, and links to fighter pages.

“ProElite.com is the online community for mixed martial arts fighters and fans around the world regardless of league allegiance,” said ProElite.com president
Kelly Perdew. “ICON Sport: ‘Epic’ bouts are a perfect example of how ProElite.com can provide rich MMA content to fans and fighters alike. We are proud
to work with MMA organizations such as ICON Sport to deliver the best of live events and fight content that this sport has to offer.”

“As Mixed Martial Arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, its fans are looking to ProElite.com to provide a community for MMA enthusiasts
to watch premier MMA fights and content and connect with one another,” said T. Jay Thompson, president and CEO of ICON Sport. “There is no better partner
to Web cast this line up of thrilling fights.”

ProElite.com is building a comprehensive and inclusive online community for MMA fighters, fans and organizations, regardless of the MMA league, fighter
organization or fan loyalty. ProElite.com is able to capitalize on the growing popularity of the sport of mixed martial arts and build a community of enthusiasts
around the world through video and blogging tools, social networking and exclusive fight content from ICON Sport and others.

ProElite, Inc. and its EliteXC and ProElite.com divisions are headquartered in Los Angeles and ICON Sport is headquartered in Honolulu, HI.

About ProElite, Inc. (www.proelite.com)

ProElite, Inc. is an entertainment and media company dedicated to producing world-class sporting events and empowering the participation of athletes and
enthusiasts. ProElite, Inc. fosters the growth of the core principles of competition - Pride, Spirit, Honor and Sportsmanship. ProElite, Inc. owns the
following brands and companies: EliteXCTM (mixed martial arts live event production), ProElite.comTM (online community that provides content and tools
for martial arts enthusiasts), and LifeLoggerTM (top-rated Internet blogging site and mobile application developer).

About ICON Sport Group

ICON Sport (formerly Super Brawl) is the second longest running MMA company in the United States. With shows dating back to 1995, T.Jay Thompson, president
of Future Fight Productions, Inc., is one of the pioneers of the MMA industry. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, ICON Sport has helped launch the careers of fighters
such as Frank Shamrock, Vitor Belfort, Tim Sylvia, Matt Hughes, Rich Franklin, Frank Trigg, Jason Miller and many more. ICON Sport continues to be a leader
in the MMA industry.

Contacts
For ProElite, Inc.
David Glaubke/Laura Benetti, 310-280-3710
David@therosegrp.com / Laura@therosegrp.com

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