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KJ Noons and Josh Thomson in the works for Strikeforce card in March

January 06, 2012   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
Josh Thomson

With the Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez running short of opponents; two possible contenders have verbally agreed to fight at the Strikeforce event sometime in March. Former champions Josh Thomson (18-4) and K.J. Noons (11-4) will face off and the winner quite possibly could position themselves next in line for Melendez.

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Five things we asked Santa Clause to Bring MMA in 2012

December 24, 2011   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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Yes, Santa Clause is coming to town tonight and don’t let those bah humbug types tell ya differently. We caught up with the jolly one just days before the busy day to talk shop and of course who’s been naughty and nice. Try as we did, MMA Valor landed on the side of nice and before we let Santa return to the North Pole we had a few things to add to his list.

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Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Winner and Losers

December 22, 2011   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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What a year Strikeforce has had with the heavyweight grand prix, being bought by ZUFFA and most recently signing a new deal with Showtime for 2012. The promotion closed their year out with a fight card filled with lightning quick finishes, grinding decisions and two dominate champions retaining their titles.

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Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Mavidal Medical Suspensions

December 21, 2011   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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Four fighters from Saturday’s Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Mavidal card were handed down indefinite suspensions this week from the California State Athletic Commission. The rough night of fights resulted in 10 fighters overall receiving suspensions ranging from 45 days to 180 days.

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2011 Year End Report: The Lightweight Division

December 19, 2011   Will Gray   No comments
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Becoming the best at something requires dedication, training and perseverance even in a scenario that would have the odds against you. When you are the smaller in the fight and still manage to come out victorious, being the best has a greater sense of accomplishment; the UFC lightweight division is undoubtedly the “best” division in MMA; home to legacy fighters, rising stars and men capable of their own hall of fame status one day.

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Following his Win Gilbert Melendez seeks Top Competition

December 18, 2011   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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Coming off his unanimous decision victory of Jorge Masvidal at last night’s Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal, the champion made it clear his was happy to be with Strikeforce. That confirmation came on the heels of Melendez finding out that Strikeforce had signed a new deal with Showtime thus keeping “El Nino” at home inside the hexagon of Strikeforce.

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