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LOS ANGELES - EliteXC signed former Bodog star Eddie Alvarez to a long-term contract, and he will co-headline Jan. 25 at the Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. "This is another great signing for EliteXC, and we're thrilled to have Eddie with us,'' said EliteXC Live Events President, Gary Shaw. "Eddie is definitely a promising kid with a great future, but what truly amazes me is his incredibly devoted fan base." "He's a phenomenon on the East Coast where he may fight on a show that draws 5,000 fans, but two-thirds of them are there to see him. He is like a rock star in some respects. In an around Philadelphia, he is as popular as Philly cheese steak and is the best thing they have going as far as mixed martial arts goes. I look forward to introducing him to the world on SHOWTIME.'' Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. BACKGROUND A two-time high school All-American wrestler, Alvarez (11-1), of Philadelphia, will make his EliteXC debut against Hawaiian favorite Ross "Da Boss'' Ebanez (16-5), of Hilo, Hawaii, on ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series on SHOWTIME. |