Jeff Curran Signs With Strikeforce For Nov 7th CBS Prelims: Former WEC contender Jeff Curran has...

Jeff Curran Signs With Strikeforce For Nov 7th CBS Prelims:

Former WEC contender Jeff Curran has signed with Strikeforce to compete on the undercard of the Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers event on Nov. 7 in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Curran (29-12-1) was released after four consecutive losses with the WEC. But it's also important to note that the losses came against Urijah Faber, Mike Brown, Joseph Benavidez and Takeya Mizugaki -- arguably four of the toughest assignments for a lighterweight fighter, all in a 20-month period.

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CBS Bouts:

- Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers
- Jake Shields vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller
- Gegard Mousasi vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
- Fabricio Werdum vs. Antonio Silva

Preliminary Bouts:

- Erin Toughill vs. Marloes Coenen
- Mark Miller vs. Deray Davis
- Christian Uflacker vs. Jonatas Novaes
- Shamar Bailey vs. John Kolosci
- Louis Taylor vs. Nate Moore
- Jeff Curran vs. TBA

by MMASuPreMaCy on Oct 20, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh snap

Nevermind that XFO gig, then. Curious to see who he draws..

I STILL poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Oct 20, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I would love to see him fight Nam in a future bout, but for this event, he probably needs a win in front of his home town. Would love to see him fight some DREAM FW’s or BW’s also.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Oct 20, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

vs. Hiroyuki "Streetfight Bancho" Takaya

Would be awesome or let him rematch KID, since Warren is busy.

by CSKit on Oct 20, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think it’s out of the realm of reason to move the Hori fight.

I STILL poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Oct 20, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, was thinking the same thing. They’ve done that plenty of times.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Oct 20, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Curran desperately needs to get back on the winning track, and while Hori is no pushover, Curran is much better than his record suggests and he’d take that fight.

I STILL poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Oct 20, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who is there for him to fight?

The rankings don’t have the promotions and I’m not familiar who is affiliated with Strikeforce or even the remote possibility of Dream out there…

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/rankings/bantamweight/detail/825249

by MMAWrestling on Oct 20, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What weight? He was moving down to 135 in the WEC, wasn’t he?

by judonerd on Oct 20, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yup

He did move down to 135 in the WEC. Not mention on what weight yet.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Oct 20, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Curran Signs 2 Fight Deal With Strikeforce

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9813&zoneid=13

"My ultimate goal is to be returning to the WEC. Strikeforce has no intentions on building the 135-pound weight division much, so it doesn’t make a good fit for me. However, being able to go from WEC to Strikeforce is great in that I can stay on big shows."

The benefits aren’t one-sided. Curran is also a bonus for Strikeforce, especially fighting in Chicago. Curran has spent much of his career promoting and fighting on events in the area, where he also resides, and is typically a strong draw in regards to ticket sales.

Following his Strikeforce appearance, Curran faces DEEP fighter Tomohiko Hori (10-7-5) at XFO 34 on Dec. 5 in Lakemoore, Ill. Hori is a training partner of Mizugaki.

"After these two fights, assuming they are wins, I will begin to see if WEC will have me back sooner than later," Curran concluded.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Oct 20, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is true, if anything, Strikeforce will look to build up the 145 lb weight class first before the 135, but tough to do when most of the talent is in the WEC or in Japan.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Oct 20, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think that it befits them at this time to develop a comprehensive 135 or 145 lb weight class. Doing one off fights is cool, though.

I STILL poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Oct 20, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Curran in Chicago is pretty smart.

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Oct 20, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Curran vs Sam Thao

http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/21/exclusive-jeff-curran-vs-sam-thao-set-for-strikeforce-fedor-vs-rogers/

A bantamweight showdown between Jeff Curran and Sam Thao has been set for "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers".

FiveOuncesofPain.com has been able to confirm the bout through sources close to the fight.

The event is set for November 7 from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL., airing live on CBS.

The bout between Curran and Thao will take place as part of the preliminary portion of the card.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Oct 21, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs