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By FCF Staff

Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, which saw Cain Velasquez dominate and outscore Junior dos Santos to reclaim the promotion’s heavyweight crown.

With the victory, Velasquez avenges the knockout loss he… Read More

By FCF Staff

UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Cain Velasquez are set for their main event bout tomorrow at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, as both men made weight this afternoon.

Velasquez tipped… Read More

Promotion Confirms Jorge Gurgel vs. Adriano Martins

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Although Lorenz Larkin will not fight for a title on January 12^th, Strikeforce has announced that the undefeated middleweight will take on former champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza at the upcoming… Read More

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The Canadian promotion Aggression Fighting Championship has added another established name to its roster, as it’s announced that it has signed UFC veteran Kendall Grove. The signing comes just days removed from the news that AFC has… Read More

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More than a few people were likely surprised when Strikeforce announced recently that Lorenz Larkin would challenge middleweight champ Luke Rockhold at the promotion’s upcoming November 3^rd card in Oklahoma. Although Larkin is one of the organization’s… Read More

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Following his unanimous decision win over Tim Kennedy in July, Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold will reportedly fight Lorenz Larkin on November 3rd, and not former champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.

After Souza recorded a quick, KO win… Read More

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The California State Athletic Commission has announced that no post-fight drug test results will be forthcoming from the recent August 18^th Strikeforce event in San Diego.

In an email sent out this afternoon by the CSAC, the… Read More

By FCF Staff

The California State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for Strikeforce’s event Saturday night in San Diego, and former middleweight champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza led the way.

The accomplished jiu-jitsu competitor collected $94,000 ($72,000 plus a $22,000… Read More

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Cesar Gracie hasn’t been shy about criticizing the game-plan of Jackson’s MMA fighters in the past, and following the team’s performance at Saturday’s Strikeforce event, the renowned trainer took another shot at the decorated team.

Speaking via… Read More

By Joshua Molina

Who’s Next?

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey destroyed Sarah Kaufman last night in spectacular fashion. Can anyone stop this destructive diva?

After the fight Rousey told Showtime’s Mauro Ranallo that she wants to fight Cris “Cyborg” Santos, but only… Read More

By FCF Staff

Here are the results from tonight’s Strikeforce card in San Diego, which saw women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey tap-out Sarah Kaufman in just 54 seconds with her trademark armbar.

With the win, Rousey moved… Read More

By FCF Staff

There were no issues for either Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey or former champ Sarah Kaufman this afternoon, as both competitors made weight for their tilt tomorrow night.

Rousey came in at 135… Read More

By FCF Staff

While much of the spotlight has been focused on the headliner between bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman, heading into Strikeforce’s latest event tomorrow night, the card also features a notable middleweight bout. Former champion Ronaldo… Read More

By FCF Staff

Strikeforce held one final press conference today in anticipation of the promotion’s latest event Saturday night, which will feature bantamweight women’s champion Ronda Rousey taking on former champ Sarah Kaufman.

Rousey (5-0) is coming off her championship… Read More

By FCF Staff

Strikeforce held a media conference today in anticipation of the promotion’s upcoming August 18^th event in San Diego, which will feature women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey taking on former champ Sarah Kaufman.

Rousey has… Read More

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After having his eight fight win streak snapped by Gegard Mousasi in December, Ovince St. Preux will look to get back on track against fellow vet T.J. Cook on August 18th. Strikeforce announced the light-heavyweight bout today,… Read More

By Michael Hatamoto

Kendall Grove picked up a split-decision win against Derek Brunson at ShoFIGHT 20 in Missouri last weekend, though he isn’t necessarily satisfied with the win.

Here is what he said to MMA Weekly:

“I’m just irritated because… Read More

By FCF Staff

The ShoFIGHT 20 MMA event took place last night at the O’Reilly Family Event Center in Springfield, Missouri, featuring two co-main events.

In the first co-main event, Kendall Grove beat Derek Brunson via split decision, as the… Read More

Grove talks matchup with replacement opponent Derek Brunson

By Kelsey Mowatt

While former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Kendall Grove will still have an opportunity to add a championship belt to his resume at this… Read More

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