EliteXC: Street Certified

EliteXC: Street Certified was a mixed martial arts event held on February 10, 2008, at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi. The event featured a highly anticipated heavyweight bout between internet sensation Kimbo Slice and former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver. It also showcased other notable fighters in bouts that aimed to solidify EliteXC's presence in the MMA landscape.

EliteXC: Street Certified was met with mixed reviews. While the main event between Kimbo Slice and Jens Pulver generated significant buzz due to Kimbo's popularity, the overall quality of the fights and the production values were often criticized. The event was seen as a stepping stone for EliteXC, but it struggled to consistently deliver compelling matchups and high-level performances across the entire card.

• The event was primarily driven by the star power of Kimbo Slice.

• Many fights were considered less technical or engaging compared to other major MMA promotions.

• Production quality and commentary received some criticism.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this particular event is not readily available. However, general sentiment surrounding EliteXC at the time often focused on the promotion's efforts to bring street-fighting appeal to a wider audience, with mixed reactions to its broadcast quality and fighter matchups.

The main event between Kimbo Slice and Jens Pulver was a significant draw, with Pulver moving up in weight class to face the highly popular street fighter, marking a pivotal moment in Slice's transition to professional MMA.