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Media Watch: Anderson Silva Not Happy With Potential Challengers
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva destroyed Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, ending a well-chronicled rivalry over the past two years.
Now that Sonnen is out of the picture, the UFC is left trying to figure out who… Read More
Report: Showtime Exec Says No Strikeforce Fighters Prevented From UFC
By FCF Staff
Despite a recent report, Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza is denying that the network has an agreement in place with ZUFFA, which prevents certain fighters from moving to the UFC.
The network’s executive reportedly made the comments… Read More
Media Watch: Are Showtime Contracts Preventing Several Strikeforce Fighters From Going To UFC?
By Michael Hatamoto
The relationship between Showtime and Zuffa remains rather fickle, with some of Zuffa-owned Strikeforce fighters desperately seeking the opportunity to join the UFC.
However, according to Dave Meltzer in a post on the Wrestling Observer Forums, several… Read More
Nate Marquardt Ready For Title Fight With Tyron Woodley: “I Am Expecting to Knock Him Out”
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce’s latest event will go down Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, and the deep card will feature not one but two title fights.
The undefeated Tyron Woodley will face UFC vet Nate Marquardt for the promotion’s vacant… Read More
Report: Strikeforce’s “Jacare” Souza and Derek Brunson Agree to Aug. 18th Bout
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce middleweight champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has reportedly agreed to fight accomplished wrestler and prospect Derek Brunson at the promotion’s upcoming August 18th event in San Diego.
Although the bout has not been announced by Strikeforce,… Read More
Report: Showtime Executive Expects MMA Programming to Continue
By FCF Staff
With 2012 nearing the midway point, speculation has begun once again as to what the future holds for Strikeforce, and whether the Zuffa promotion will continue to air events on Showtime next year.
After Strikeforce was acquired… Read More
Additions to July 14th Strikeforce Include Healy vs. Hirota, High vs. Moore and Mein vs. Stinson
By FCF Staff
Approximately six weeks out from Strikeforce’s upcoming July 14th card in Portland, Oregon, the promotion has confirmed three more fights for the card, which feature several established fighters.
According to a press release from… Read More
Portland’s Rose Garden Arena Hosts July 14th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Portland’s Rose Garden arena will once again host a major MMA event, as Strikeforce is headed to the city for the promotion’s upcoming July 14th card, which will feature two title fights.
At middleweight, champion Luke Rockhold… Read More
James Terry vs. Billy Evangelista Confirmed for May 19th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
The list of confirmed bouts for Strikeforce’s upcoming May 19th card continues to get longer, as today the promotion announced that James Terry will fight Billy Evangelista on the event’s preliminary card.
The “Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand-Prix Finale”… Read More
After Positive Steroid Test, NSAC Suspends “King Mo” Lawal For Nine Months
Former Champ’s Win Over Lorenz Larkin Overturned
By FCF Staff
Not only has Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal had a victory removed from his record, the renowned fighter will have to wait until at least October to… Read More
Bristol Marunde To Face “Jacare” Souza At Strikeforce March 3
By FCF Staff
Bristol Marunde (15-6) will replace Derek Brunson in the Strikeforce middleweight (185 pounds) matchup with “Jacare” Souza (14-3) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Sat., March 3.
Brunson was pulled from the card on Tuesday after… Read More
“Jacare” Preparing For Possible Return To Strikeforce On March 3
By FCF Staff
He may not have an opponent yet, but former Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (14-3) is preparing for the possibility of a return to the cage at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey in Columbus, Ohio on March… Read More
“King Mo” Tests Positive For Steroid Following Strikeforce Victory Over Lorenz Larkin
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion “King Mo” Lawal tested positive for Drostanolone, an anabolic steroid often used as a diuretic, following his KO of Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine at Hard Rock Hotel &… Read More
Strikeforce Confirms Bobby Green Fighting Alonzo Martinez
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce has added another bout to its upcoming January 7th event in Las Vegas, as the promotion has confirmed that Bobby Green will take on lightweight Alonzo Martinez on the preliminary card.
Green (17-5) has scored back-to-back… Read More
Strikeforce and Showtime Announce New Multi-Card Deal
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from UFC President Dana White’s recent announcement that fellow Zuffa property Strikeforce and Showtime had reached a new broadcasting deal, the companies involved have made it official.
According to a press release sent out… Read More
Report: With Showtime Deal Imminent, Strikeforce to Continue
By FCF Staff
In stark contrast to how it might have appeared a couple of months ago, word has come today that Strikeforce will continue operating beyond its recently confirmed January 7th card. While speaking at today’s UFC 140 press… Read More
“King Mo” On Dan Henderson’s Right Hand: “I Have An Equalizer Too”
Former Strikeforce Champ Confirms Jan. 7th Bout, Discusses Future of Promotion
By Kelsey Mowatt
While it remains to be seen what’s in store for Strikeforce in the long term, and if, or in what fashion parent company Zuffa will keep… Read More
Ohio Commission Releases Drug and Steroid Test Results for “Barnett vs. Kharitonov”
By FCF Staff
The Ohio Athletic Commission has released the drug test results following Strikeforce’s recent September 10th “Barnett vs. Kharitonov” card in Cincinnati, which was hosted by the city’s U.S Bank Arena.
The Commission’s Bernie Profato has confirmed… Read More
Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Kharitonov” Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for Strikeforce’s “Barnett vs. Kharitonov” event tomorrow night in Cincinnati, Ohio made weight this afternoon, green lighting a card that will feature the semifinals of the promotion’s heavyweight grand-prix.
The tourney semis… Read More
Pat Healy Replaces Injured Josh Thomson vs. Maximo Blanco
By FCF Staff
Fresh off his unanimous decision win over Eric Wisely on August 12th, Pat Healy informed FCF that he was hoping to fight again in September, and Strikeforce has announced that the veteran has gotten his wish.… Read More