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The MMA Pulse Podcast Episode #5: A Busy Weekend of MMA

The MMA Pulse Podcast Episode #5: A Busy Weekend of MMA

Join Josh Wood and Dan Rose as they recap the Strikeforce Grand Prix event and preview Strikeforce Challengers 16, Bellator 46, and UFC Live. Episode five is by far the wackiest show to date and one not to miss.

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The Business as Usual Model Brings Sponsor Tax to Strikeforce

The Business as Usual Model Brings Sponsor Tax to Strikeforce

Things at Strikeforce continue to move further and further away from the so-called “Business as Usual” that Dana White said it would be. The once rival to the UFC is quickly looking more and more like it’s twin with every passing day we get further from the purchase.

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Overeem vs. Werdum, Less than Impressed

Overeem vs. Werdum, Less than Impressed

| June 20, 2011 | Reply

Werdum awaits “The Reem” inside the cage. It’s nearly time for him to unveil this “secret weapon” he’s been speaking of during fight week. Overeem is walking down the aisle of the American Airlines Center with a Dallas Mavericks flag looking to win over the Championship crowd. The Dangerous Dutch Striker is ready to make good on his promise and KO the 2x BJJ Black Belt. This one has all the makings and after waiting 4 months since this Heavyweight GP started its long overdue.

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Streaking Chad Griggs defeats Valentijn Overeem

Streaking Chad Griggs defeats Valentijn Overeem

| June 19, 2011 | Reply

Springing into the spotlight after his defeat of rising star Bobby Lashley last August, Chad Griggs dominated a famous last name in the mixed martial arts world at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum. This time, it was Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem’s older brother, Valentijn Overeem.

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Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum brings closer to the Grand Prix Quarterfinal Round

Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum brings closer to the Grand Prix Quarterfinal Round

The main card of Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum card finally marked the completion of the Heavyweight Grand Prix quarterfinal round. After a four month wait the Grand Prix returned with Josh Barnett vs. Brett Rogers and Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum.

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Cormier vs. Monson will be an MMA Chess match

Cormier vs. Monson will be an MMA Chess match

When Strikeforce decided to pair the two best heavyweight grapplers outside of the UFC together, the fans were promised a great addition to a stacked card. This weekend one prospect with a perfect record and Olympic gold caliber wrestling will face a tough veteran with great wrestling and Jiu Jitsu accomplishments creating a heavyweight chess match and a chaotic fight.

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Fabricio Werdum Looks to Continue Post UFC Magic Against Overeem

Fabricio Werdum Looks to Continue Post UFC Magic Against Overeem

| June 16, 2011 | 1 Reply

Fabricio Werdum enters his fight this Saturday as a Zuffa employee once again. The services of Werdum were no longer needed in the UFC after his surprising loss to some Heavyweight named Junior Dos Santos, who was making his UFC debut back in 2008.

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Justin Wilcox is Ready For MMA Stardom

Justin Wilcox is Ready For MMA Stardom

| June 16, 2011 | Reply

In the past two years, Strikeforce has done a tremendous job of gathering a group of talented young fighters in need of exposure and a bigger stage. Lightweight contender Justin Wilcox (11-3) has eagerly taken advantage of such circumstances as he faces Dream and Shooto veteran, JZ Cavalcante at Saturday’s Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum.

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