Category Archives: Strikeforce

MMA News not related to Condit vs. Diaz 2

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The big MMA news right now is the possible rematch between the newly crowned interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit and the man he just defeated, Nick Diaz. The drama from their first fight and the pending announcement of their immediate rematch (or not!) has overshadowed several other MMA related news stories.

A Relaxed Werdum puts on Fight of the Night Performance at UFC 143

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The UFC welcomed Strikeforce heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum back to the octagon Saturday night at UFC 143: Condit vs. Diaz, as he took on TUF winner, IFL veteran, and MMA fan favorite ‘Big Country’ Roy Nelson. MMA fans were surprised to see just how comfortable Werdum was standing and striking with the rotund brawler. Fabricio threw every attachment in his MMA Swiss army knife of tricks at Nelson, but Roy just took it like a boss, and kept coming back for more.

MMA Fighter Rankings for February 2012

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It’s rare when the rankings don’t see any changes but the outcomes from fights held in the month of January didn’t changes things in any division. That might have due to the fact only four fighters in our top five ranks actually fought last month. Not to worry though because February will see nine top five fighters step into the cage, including three fights where both competitors are ranked.

Mike Kyle vs. Gegard Mousasi Likely For Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey

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With Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal in limbo right now pending some form of suspension following his positive test for steroids, the Strikeforce light heavyweight division is moving on. Mike Kyle announced today via his Twitter account that he’s fighting on March 3rd against former champion Gegard Mousasi.

Gina Carano Compares Cage Fighting to Sex on Conan

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Gina Carano is everywhere it seems these days, except inside the cage fighting. The Haywire star was on the Conan show this week and besides talking about the movie, Carano also made the hosts day by explaining how she compares cage fighting to sex.

Will fans ever see Gina Carano back in WMMA?

Photo by Patrik Giardino fro ESPN the Magazine

WMMA pioneer Gina Carano was the first real face of the female side of mixed martial arts. Gina stormed the MMA world with her wicked good looks, charisma, and not to be overlooked her amazing fighting skill. Gina has been in the news a lot here the last couple of weeks, but not because of her in exploits inside the cage.