Tag: Strikeforce

MMA Time Machine: Past Fighters with Present Talent

MMA Time Machine: Past Fighters with Present Talent

| June 29, 2013 | 11:27 am | Reply

You ever feel like you were born in the wrong time? Maybe you were meant to be a Wild West gunslinger, or an explorer of uncharted lands, or be involved in the intrigues of the Far East. Instead, you’re a burger slinger, drive a Ford Explorer, and play a lot of Assassin’s Creed. That’s your lot in life I’m afraid, but it isn’t your curse to bear alone.

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Former Strikeforce Champs wind up on Opposite Ends of the Spectrum

Former Strikeforce Champs wind up on Opposite Ends of the Spectrum

| May 19, 2013 | 2:03 pm | Reply

Last night’s UFC on FX was supposed to be the coming out party for the last two Strikeforce middleweight champions. Luke Rockhold and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza were making their long-awaited UFC debuts in the top two fights on the card. What transpired though were outcomes at the opposite ends of the spectrum, leaving one fighter overjoyed and the other extremely disappointed.

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UFC on FOX 7 Main Card = UFC vs Strikeforce

UFC on FOX 7 Main Card = UFC vs Strikeforce

| April 19, 2013 | 8:21 am | Reply

It might be nothing but the coincidence UFC president Dana White says it is but tomorrows UFC on FOX 7 main card should be dubbed “UFC vs Strikeforce”. Each of the four main card bouts that will air live on FOX features a UFC veteran against a former Strikeforce fighter.

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Five Former Strikeforce Fighters Look to Continue their Winning Ways at UFC 158

Five Former Strikeforce Fighters Look to Continue their Winning Ways at UFC 158

| March 14, 2013 | 8:17 pm | Reply

Though Strikeforce is no more, many of its former fighters continue to fight on in the UFC. Showing that the now defunct organization had some great fighters step into its ring, five former Strikeforce fighters hope to continue their winning ways at UFC 158.

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Debuting Strikeforce Fighters Victorious at UFC 156

Debuting Strikeforce Fighters Victorious at UFC 156

| February 2, 2013 | 7:19 pm | Reply

Tonight’s UFC 156 started the invasion of Strikeforce fighters making their UFC debut following the promotions final event. Three debuting former Strikeforce fighters fought on the preliminary card against very tough competition and came out with a clean 3-0 sweep.

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Matching up the Newly Acquired Strikeforce Fighters

Matching up the Newly Acquired Strikeforce Fighters

| January 17, 2013 | 11:15 am | Reply

Days after Strikeforce held its final event; the UFC announced that several of the promotions fighters have joined the ranks of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Not all of the fighters are coming over but this also wasn’t the complete and final list, expect a few more to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Gilbert Melendez to get immediate Title Shot at UFC on FOX 7

Gilbert Melendez to get immediate Title Shot at UFC on FOX 7

| January 15, 2013 | 9:07 pm | Reply

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is finally getting his wish. Unable to defend his title at last weekend’s final Strikeforce event due to injury, Melendez instead will get an immediate title shot against UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson.

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Independent MMA Link Club 1-14-13

Independent MMA Link Club 1-14-13

| January 14, 2013 | 1:17 pm | Reply

Well the end came for the once #2 MMA promotion this weekend with Saturday’s Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine. The event saw a new middleweight champion get crowned, while showcasing several fighters that will now make the switch over to the UFC. Speaking of #2 MMA promotion, Bellator will be making their debut on Spike TV this coming week on a brand new night (Thursday).

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