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EliteXC announced via press release yesterday that they have resigned several of their top name fighters to long-term contracts.

Robbie Lawler, Gina Carano and Kimbo Slice have all signed new multi-year agreements with EliteXC. The exact length and terms of the contracts were no disclosed.

Gary Shaw, EliteXC President, had this to say:

“We’re extremely happy to get these deals done with Kimbo, Gina and Robbie,” Shaw said. “Fighters know EliteXC is the place to be and the organization to fight for, which is why we’ve always been able to sign or re-sign almost each and every one of our fighters.”

“You don’t see our guys leaving. With us, it’s family and all about the fighters. Every fighter who has fought on an EliteXC card has come away being ambassadors for EliteXC.”

“Kimbo has already become an MMA star due to his incredible popularity on YouTube. His backyard street fights are legendary. No question Kimbo has made a successful transition from Street to Elite and is on his way to becoming a superstar and world champion.”

“Gina became an instant star after her first fight for EliteXC and has gone on to gain even more national prominence. She truly is the face of women’s MMA, an inspiration to many up-and-coming athletes and is a perfect illustration as to why women do indeed have a place in this sport and with EliteXC.”

“Robbie’s nicknamed ‘Ruthless’ – what more you need to know? He’s tough, hard-nosed and always been highly regarded. EliteXC is extremely proud to have Robbie as its world middleweight champion. Robbie has shown time and again that he’s one of the most thrilling fighters in any weight class in MMA.”

All three fighters are scheduled to fight on the EliteXC debut on CBS on May 31.