Strikeforce Bolstering Roster With Quality MMA Prospects (List + Summary Included)
by MMASuPreMaCy on Sep 9, 2009 6:02 AM EDT
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FW: Thomas Longacre (4-0):
Hometown: Sapulpa, OK
Age: 31
Height: 5'9
Weight: 147 lbs
Background: Kickboxing
Accomplishments: 2nd Degree Black Belt in TKD, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Goju-Ryu.
Background Records: Kickboxing: 28-2 (19 KOs), WCL (8-4).
HL Reel On His Website (Under Vids):
HL's From Some Of His Fights:
LW: Bryan Travers (13-1):
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Age: 26
Height: 5' 10
Weight: 155 lbs
Background: Wrestling
Accomplishments: Placed 4th in PAC-10 and became a NCAA Div. I national qualifier.
Sherdog Prospect Watch: Bryan Travers:
http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/sherdog-prospect-watch-bryan-travers-18116
Travers began his MMA career as a pure wrestler. He also tipped the scales at more than 200 pounds. In, 2005, he signed to fight another debuting competitor at a Gladiator Challenge show. Thanks to injuries and last-minute changes, Travers instead faced an infinitely more experienced foe -- Anthony Ruiz, who was 9-5 at the time. Travers choked out his larger opponent in a little more than three minutes.
WW: Shamar Bailey (9-1):
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Age: 26
Height: 5'10
Weight: 170 lbs
Background: Wrestling
Accomplishments: Reached NCAA Division III national tournament (1st athlete in school to accomplish that.)
Background Records: Highschool: 32-0.
Feature On Shamar Bailey:
With a greater commitment to training, Bailey won his first five professional fights to earn a slot at a Revolution Fight League event against a Las Vegas-based fighter named Waachiim Spiritwolf in Louisville, Ky. Not only was the fight for a title, but it was the first time Bailey traveled for a bout and the first time he would appear on television.
Again, he didn't disappoint. The December 2007 event was Bailey's sixth consecutive win to start his career....
There's just one fight that sticks with Bailey, and it was his only loss. In April 2008, he agreed to defend his RFL title against Roger Bowling, who at the time was a firmly built, 2-0 rather unknown fighter from the Cincinnati area.
"He never touched me while I was on my feet," Bailey said. "He came at me, I backed up, and I slipped. He did what he had to do, he hit me a few times, and the ref stopped it.
"My grandma could hit me a couple times if I slipped."
Footage From Some Fights:
WW: Tyron Woodley (3-0):
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Age: 27
Height: 5'9
Weight: 170 lbs
Background: Wrestling (Currently training with American Top Team).
Accomplishments: Highschool: State Champion. College: Conference Champion (Missouri University).
Background Records: Highschool: 48-0. College: 2 Time All American Honors (Missouri University).
Sherdog Prospect Watch: Tyron Woodley:
http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/sherdog-prospect-watch-bryan-travers-18116
The 11th of 13 children raised mostly by a single mother, Woodley entered the world to an immediate struggle to survive. His father was out of the picture by the time he was 10, leaving his mother to work double and triple shifts in order to keep the family afloat. Woodley oftentimes had to fend for himself. Needs sometimes went unmet. They say iron sharpens iron.
I learned a lot, having that many people in the house with limited resources," Woodley says. "I think it made me a better person. My dad wasn’t around. I used that to fuel me. I was always in athletics. I didn’t have time to wonder, ‘Where’s my dad at?’ I learned resilience, endurance and how to push through stuff.
Still, the lure of gang life proved strong in his native St. Louis, and he soon succumbed to its seduction. His grades plummeted, and he found himself under a 90-day, fight-related suspension that forced him to miss an entire semester of high school. Odds were not in Woodley’s favor. He seemed ill-prepared to escape the bonds of his environment, but he threw his energy into wrestling and slowly but surely pointed his life in the right direction.
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Woodley persevered, earned a four-year degree and became the first member of his family to graduate from college. Balancing fatherhood with training, he plans to continue working toward a Master’s degree in Public Administration at Southern Illinois University, where he also serves as an assistant wrestling coach. Woodley connected the dots in his personal life, too, as he reconciled with the father who left him in the rearview mirror as a kid. Faith guided him.
Video Of Woodley's Last Fight Against Sal Woods:
T-Wood HL Reel:
WW: Paul Bradley (11-1):
Hometown: Tama, IA
Age: 26
Height: 5' 9
Weight: 170 & 185 lbs
Background: Wrestling
Accomplishments: Part of TUF 7. High School: State Champion. College: 2 Time All-American (Univ. of Iowa).
Background Records: College: 77-37 (University of Iowa), placed 2nd in Big 10 and 4th in NCAA.
Feature On Paul Bradley:
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/08/19/paul-bradley-signs-with-strikeforce/
A former state champion wrestler in high school, and a two-time All-American at 184 pounds in college, Bradley has established himself a force to be reckoned with in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions during his time in MMA. Sporting an impressive record of 11-1, Bradley’s sole defeat in his professional career came in the form of a hard-fought unanimous decision at the hands of fellow blue-chip prospect Mike Pierce.
The arrival of Bradley will add a little more depth in the ever growing Strikeforce 170 and 185 pound divisions.
According to Bradley, the move to Strikeforce is one he welcomes with open arms. He’s eager to show the world that he has arrived, and he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
Paul Bradley MMA Fighter Video:
MW: Zak Cummings (10-0):
Hometown: Springfield, MO
Age: 25
Height: 6'0
Weight: 185 lbs
Background: Wrestling
Accomplishments: Decorated wrestling background.
Feature On Zak Cummings:
Cummings turned professional in 2007 and fought nine times in his first 15 months on the Midwest pro circuit, including the Midwest Cage Championship, where he is the organization's middleweight champion.
However, the Springfield Fight Club-trained fighter is perhaps best known for his February victory over Terry Martin. Cummings picked up a split-decision win over the longtime UFC fighter at the "XCF: Rumble in Racetown" event.
LHW: Antwain Britt (9-2):
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Age: 31
Height: 6'1
Weight: 205 lbs
Background: Wrestling
Accomplishments: Wrestling and football standout at Indian River High School.
Via antwainbritt.com:
A native to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Antwain attended school at Indian River High School where he was a wrestling and football standout.
He joined Hybrid Academy in May of 2006. He had his first amateur tournament three months later, where he won the North American Advanced Open Amateur Title. Since then Antwain has won all of his fights in convincing fashion winning by either K.O., or T.K.O.. All of these fights have been won in the first round as well.
Antwain Britt vs Antonio Mendes Bout:
HW: Daniel Cormier (0-0):
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Age: 30
Height: 5'11
Weight: 235 lbs
Background: Wrestling
Accomplishments: U.S. Nationals Champion (2008), 4th In Olympic Games Freestyle Wrestling (2004).
Background Records: College: 117-10 (Oklahoma State) Olympic Games (2004): Placed 4th.
Daniel Cormier, the two-time Olympic wrestler and six-time senior national champion freestyle wrestler, will make his mixed martial arts debut on the September 25 Strikeforce Challengers card at the SpiritBank Events Center in Bixby, Okla. Strikeforce officials would not confirm nor deny Cormier's involvement on the upcoming card.
As of Thursday, no opponent has been signed to face the MMA rookie.
Cormier had a 117-10 record at Oklahoma State University. The 30-year-old finished fourth in the 2004 Olympic games in freestyle wrestling, but was forced to withdraw early from the 2008 Games after suffering from severe dehydration.
Feature On Cormier Via Hulu:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/29409/a-shot-at-glory-wrestling-daniel-cormier
More after the jump...
They are joining more seasoned prospects already in the Strikeforce roster:
FW: Wilson Reis (8-1):
Wilson Reis is a mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt. He got his black belt under Roberto Godoi. As a brown belt, he won the 2004 Jiu Jitsu World Championships. He competed in the EliteXC bantamweight division, before the company's collapse. Reis was crowned the first EliteXC Bantamweight champion on September 26, 2008.
He trains at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu United in Jenkintown, PA and in Daddis Fight Camps in Cherry Hill, NJ & Philadelphia, PA. He is currently contracted to both Bellator Fighting Championships and Strikeforce. His lone defeat came in the hands of Joe Soto, the current Bellator FW champion.
Wilson Reis vs Abel Cullum is highly recommended for an intense ground war.
FW: Bao Quach (16-9):
Bao Quach is a professional MMA featherweight who has fought for Affliction, EliteXC, World Extreme Cagefighting, King of the Cage, ICON Sport, Strikeforce and Shooto promotions. Bao has defeated the likes of Chris David, Cole Escovedo, Mark Oshiro, and Doug Evans. He is known for his unorthodox fighting style and his fight to a draw with Shooto veteran Hatsu Hioki.
He is 10-1 in his last 11 fights, losing only to highly touted LC Davis at Affliction Day of Reckoning.
LW: Fabricio Camoes (10-4) [Free Agent]:
Fabricio already had a muay thai background when he began training jiu jitsu under Royler Gracie when he was just 15 years old. His first mma fight was when he was 17 and he second fight of that day was against Anderson Silva in a Vale Tudo match, which went for 10 + rounds. He has since competed in EliteXC and more recently in Strikeforce. He trains at Alliance MMA with Brandon Vera among others.
LW: Billy Evangelista (9-0):
Billy Evangelista is a professional mixed martial artist who has fought for World Extreme Cagefighting and Strikeforce in his short career. His most notable win was over former UFC fighter Luke Caudillo. Billy is currently training under Ralph Gracie with his older brother Jorge Evangelista.
LW: Justin Wilox (6-3):
Just Wilcox is a former NCAA Division I wrestling stud and rising Team AKA star. Since jumping off to a shaky 2-2 start while fighting at 170 lbs, Wilcox reset his game plan and reeled off four consecutive victories, including his August 30th conquest of "The Ultimate Fighter" season five cast member, Gabe Ruediger, at a lighter, more comfortable weight. He has won 5 out of his last 6 fights, only suffering a defeat against Japanese LW star Mitsuhiro Ishida.
LW: Conor Heun (8-3)
Conor Heun (born November 2, 1979) is a mixed martial artist. Conor has fought for Strikeforce, EliteXC and the International Fight League, as a member of the Los Angeles Anacondas, during his career. Conor was recently featured on the MTV program Bully Beatdown. His losses have come against other notable prospects such as Brett Cooper and L.C. Davis. His last fight was an exciting and thrilling matchup against UFC veteran Jorge Gurgel, which he lost via decision, but won many fans over with an exciting performance.
LW: David Douglas (4-2):
David Douglas is a professional mixed martial artist who has fought for EliteXC and International Fighting Championships. David made his MMA pro debut against Jeff Curran and has defeated the likes of Marlon Mathiasand Muay Thai superstar Malaipet during his undefeated streak in Elite XC. David got his nickname from Cesar Gracie while training together. David's twin brother Damion Douglas is also a mixed martial artist.
If you missed the Malaipet vs Douglas fight, it is a great watch with tons of action.
http://fliiby.com/file/84395/9uwiyzg2gz.html
WW: Lyle Beerbohm (12-0):
Lyle Beerbohm is a professional mixed martial artist who has fought for Strikeforce, EliteXC and King of the Cage in his undefeated career. Before Lyle started his mixed martial arts career he spent a year in Washington State Penitentiary for drug related crimes. Lyle only spent 23 months learning and training in MMA before going pro. He is nicknamed "Fancy Pants" for his colorful trunks hand made by his mother.
Beerbohm spent a year and a half at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Wash., as a result of multiple felony convictions, all related to his crystal meth addiction. But Beerbohm discovered MMA while locked up, and he knew he had found his new calling.
WW: James Terry (7-1):
Among the next generation of stars coming up through the Strikeforce ranks is welterweight Cung Le product James Terry.
A former champion in the smaller Cage Combat promotion, Terry debuted for Strikeforce earlier this year, and has won both his fights for the company, including a second straight victory over Zak Bucia on the undercard of the Aug. 15 Showtime: Carano vs. Cyborg.
WW: Eric Lawson (9-2):
Eric Lawson began his professional Mixed Martial Arts career on February 12, 2004 for California based Mixed Martial Arts promotion Gladiator Challenge at Colusa Casino in Colusa, California, USA.
Lawson is currently riding a 5 fight win streak, 4 of which have come in Strikeforce. He has a 45 second KO and was featured on NBC for Best Submissions.
WW: Luke Stewart (6-2):
Luke Stewart began his professional Mixed Martial Arts career on June 9, 2006 at Strikeforce: Revenge in San Jose, California, defeating Bill Duvall via 1st round submission.
Luke Stewart has trained and competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for several years, and is a black belt under Ralph Gracie, in San Francisco, California.
WW & MW: Jesse Taylor: (13-4):
He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7, winning his entry, preliminary, quarterfinal and semi-final matches, and then became the only fighter to ever be removed from finals due to events that occurred after filming was completed.
In junior college, Taylor became a two-time All-American, state runner-up in 2003, and state champion in 2004, only losing three matches. Taylor was then rewarded with a scholarship to Cal State Fullerton. After the birth of his son, it become harder for Taylor to concentrate on wrestling and school while adjusting to the family life. Taylor still managed to qualify for the Division 1 NCAA Tournament and was 3rd in the Pac-10's.
MW: Luke Rockhold (5-1):
Since making his debut in 2007, Rockhold has increasingly moved up against tougher competition, and all but once he has come out on top. Rockhold trains with the famed AKA gym in northern california.
Most recently he toppled Team Quest up-and-comer Buck Meredith in just over four minutes and Corey Devela within the first minute, ensuring that he once again had yet to leave the first round in any of his bouts.
MW: Cory Devela (9-4):
Fighter out of Bonny Lake, Washington, who garnered praise and recognition after he beat Joe Riggs with a devestating Judo throw, which injured Joe Rigg's back.
MW: Tim Kennedy (11-2):
Tim Kennedy (born September 1, 1979 in San Luis Obispo, California) is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who currently fights for the MMA promotion Strikeforce. He is one of the only fighters to simultaneously serve full time in the United States Army while fighting professionally. His only losses in MMA are to veterans Scott Smith and Jason Miller.
He was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group, where he served on Operational Detachment Alpha’s and with the elite Commander’s Inextremis Force (CIF) for 4 years. During this time he was also a sniper, sniper instructor, the principle combatives instructor for C Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group. Kennedy deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom multiple times. Among Kennedy’s multiple awards is the Army’s Bronze Star medal, which was awarded for valor under fire.
LHW: Aaron Rosa (12-2):
Aaron Rosa born in Del Rio, Texas is a mixed martial artist. He competes in the Light Heavyweight division. He won his last fight against Ron Fields on June 14, 2008, at Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs Russow, by TKO. He was scheduled to fight Seth Petruzelli, at EliteXC: Heat, but Petruzelli was moved to the main event to fight Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson after Ken Shamrock had to pull out due to an injury. Rosa trains with Tito's Team Punishment and has developed a tough ground game while improving his striking.
LHW: Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante (7-2):
Cavalcante, born in Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil, is an IFL and EliteXC veteran who trains under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Lyoto Machida, and Anderson Silva (Team Blackhouse). He currently fights as a light heavyweight for Strikeforce and is considered to be the future of the weight class, along with his team mates Lyoto Machida, Rogerio Nogueira, and Anderson Silva.
Best Feijao HL:
HW: Lavar Johnson (12-3):
Lavar Johnson is an American mixed martial artist who fights out of Fresno, California. He currently trains with Team Buhawe out of Fresno, CA and A.K.A (American Kickboxing Academy) out of San Jose, Ca.
Lavar was born in San Jose, California and grew up in Madera, California. He attended Madera High School where he was a star football linebacker. After graduating for Madera High School, Lavar attended Merced City College where continued to excell as a defensive threat.
Johnson was one of five people struck when a gunman opened fire with a semi-automatic weapon in an assault on a Fourth of July family reunion gathering in Bakersfield, Calif. His cousin, Anthony M. Johnson, 37, died in the attack.
Johnson was shot twice in the abdomen. He spent several hours in critical condition before stabilizing after successful surgery. Johnson spent two weeks in the hospital before being released.
HW: Scott Lighty (5-0)
Scott Lighty, 30, is a former K-1 kick boxer who produced a 29-11 record over the course of his first career. Finding it hard to stay busy in K-1, Lighty moved over to MMA a little over one year ago. Training at The Pit in San Luis Obispo, CA with legendary striker, Chuck Liddell and trainer John Hackleman, Lighty fought and won four times in 2008. He has finished four of his five opponents. He has fought K-1 superstars such as Stefan Leko, Mighty Moe, Ruslan Karaev, Chalid Die Faust, Dewey Cooper, Patrick Berry, and Gary Goodridge.
HW: Shane Del Rosario (7-0):
The first US WBC heavyweight Muay Thai champion, Del Rosario is a relative new-comer to professional kickboxing and mixed martial arts, but already has reached the pinnacle in Muay Thai as the current WBC Heavyweight Muay Thai kickboxing champion. Del Rosario possesses incredible quickness combined with unbelievable strength; this has been proven with his unbeaten record of all KO’s and submissions.
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I like Strikeforce as much as any other good MMA organization, but it is because of this list that I really want them to succeed. It kind of sucks for them to be at war with the UFC because by all accounts, it seems like they are doing good for the sport of MMA. There are some pretty good to great prospects here, but of course promoting them will be difficult. I am guessing that we will see these fighters on the Strikeforce Challengers Series (which at the very least introduced many to Sarah Kaufman). I can easily see some fighters on this list be in the UFC or main card of Strikeforce in the near future.
by chrisbboy82 on Sep 10, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good list. But it will take a lot of effort to promote these guys. TUF gives the UFC a huge advantage to breaking in new talent for the fans.
they do have their Challenger Series, but granted, it doesn’t get as much exposure as TUF does.
I personally wanna see how cormier does…
and i know it won’t happen, but wouldn’t it be cool to watch Cormier vs Mayorga? Neither have much experience aside from their normal background, and both are gonna make their debuts.. Olympic wrestler vs Boxing world champ. Kinda reminds me of the old school UFC matches. haha. :)
(although Cormier is younger, and he’s training with the best MMA guys, while Mayorga will uhhh…..)
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 9, 2009 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I know it won’t happen, but can’t i watch my fantasy old school UFC matches? haha.
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 9, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
And so it begins...
"I would say that he’s a little donkey that, he’s on steroids, he thinks he’s a running horse. But, he’s more like a little pony." - Gegard Mousasi on Paulo Filho
Your definition of prospects seems to be a little loose...
you include a lot of guys who are veterans who have just not yet become big name fighters. A prospect isn’t simply a guy who fans don’t know about.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 9, 2009 8:07 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Actually… “prospect” can hinge on the fact that they haven’t been hugely successful in the public eye or within a major MMA promotion. They haven’t attained belts that have huge meaning such as that of Strikeforce. Most of those guys are prospects. It doesn’t mattter if someone’s 11-1 at all.
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by Leland Roling on Sep 9, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nah...
That’s like saying that a 33 year old ballplayer who has been moderately successfull in AAA ball is a prospect. I don’t roll with that definition. Bao Quach is no longer eligible for “prospect status”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 9, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
If you notice, the first set of fighters I list are prospects. The second I labeled “seasoned” prospects, which means they having gotten much publicity or acknowledgement. I do agree that Quach is a bit of a veteran, but his late surge as a fighter is something worth acknowledging.
Understood...
I see the separation now and it makes more sense in my stickler definition of the term prospect
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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 9, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
makes more sense with the separation for my stickler definition of prospect
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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 9, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
With that being said, you can be a 33 year old rookie if you have never been called up to the big show. Baseball has this all the time. =)
33 year olds get called up for the first time “all the time”? No. While I agree that a guy could possibly be a “prospect” at 33, this is a bit of a stretch. It’s just wording though, so it’s not a big deal to me.
Quach should just be labeled a veteran. He’s fought in Affliction, EliteXC, ICON, etc. Strikeforce is basically the equivalent to those, not really a step above. He’s not getting “called up:”
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
Rookie and Prospect are different things ;)
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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 9, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Brent is basically saying that if you are in the minor leagues for a few years and finally get called up.. you aren’t much of a prospect. I can see the comparison, and it works. Micah Hoffpauier, Chicago Cubs… he’s been in the minors for a LONG ASS TIME and he comes up to the big leagues and hits for all sorts of power… yet most casual fans never heard of him, so they assume he’s a rookie prospect. Far from it.
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by Leland Roling on Sep 9, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Great!
Gives these guys time to develop before coming to the UFC
'He built his whole reputation as a waffle house chef. They’ve been serving him up ham and eggs with a side of canned tomatoes' - Don Frye on Fedor Emelianenko
by Well Read Idiot on Sep 9, 2009 9:01 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
FAIL!
You put the best prospect Strikeforce has at the bottom of the entire article… FAIL sir FAIL.
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Typo on Tim Kennedy's name below his photo....
….otherwise, well done post….
by BrothersGottaAndyHug on Sep 9, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Lots of interesting names......
I just wonder if they have enough fights for all of them, along with the bigger names they have signed. Should be interesting to see how many cards they will have next year. Because they have been signing alot of guys that need to develop or are developing that they need to get into fights to fill their roster with more legitimite fighters. I am assuming they have a plan to do so for the coming year.
This is much different from the Affliction model where Affliction signed many established fighters and had them fight each other. At least with seeing a list like this, it does indicate that Strikeforce is thinking about its own future.
Absolutely. Snatching up the homegrown talent and putting on shows is where Strikeforce excels, having so much experience as a regional promoter. They are definitely in it for the long run and are NOT going to over bid for fading MMA talent.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Sep 10, 2009 6:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Tyron Woodley will be a champion in this sport in less than 5 years.
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Fabricio Camoes is not signed with Strikeforce. According to his manager Ed Soares he is a free agent now.
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I was a bit unsure about him. I know he fought in SF last, haven’t heard much from him since. Either way, I love to find an excuse to tell his Vale Tudo match against Anderson Silva.
=)
In the interview with Jordan Breen Soares said that Camoes fought on prelims at Strikeforce challengers because it was his last fight on the conract and he wouldn’t sign the extension.
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Camoes is a fantastic fighter
One of those guys that has just recently found his stride. He’s looked like an animal in his last few fights
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by ElliotMatheny on Sep 9, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Good list
Seeing prospects like the ones mentioned, fight to determine who comes out on top without having to sit through 40 minutes of “reality tv” and property destruction would be great. They have a diverse background, which should make for some good upcoming fights.
Thats what the Challengers show is on Showtime. It is like TUF, except actual fights and not a reality TV program. Also, there are GP’s heading our way, where a ton of fighters will get to fight each other. We just had Devela vs Rockhold in the last Challengers show, and we will get Cummings vs Kennedy in the up coming show.
Nice
I wish them luck, and the brains not to hire anyone named “Shaw”.
weoweoweo is the best… and I <3 Vera cause he is pogi.
Now this is a damn good fanpost.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Sep 9, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
SpiritBank Event Center – Tulsa, OK
Friday, September 25, 2009 – 8:00PM/CT
LIVE ON SHOWTIME SPORTS!
MAIN CARD (BEGINNING AT 10:00PM/CT):
Tim Kennedy (11-2) vs. Zak Cummings (10-0) – 3X5 – 185lbs
Ray “Sugarfoot” Sefo (1-0) vs. Kevin “The Shaman” Jordan (11-7) – 3X5 – Heavyweights
Tyron “T-Wood” Woodley (5-0) vs. Zach “The Lisbon Outlaw” Light (6-8) – 3X5 – 170lbs
Thomas Longacre (4-0) vs. Travis “The Dark Night” Calonoc (4-0) – 3X5 – 147lbs
Daniel Cormier (0-0) vs. TBA.
NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD (BEGINNING AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00PM/CT)
Lacey “The Ladie” Schuckman (2-0) vs. Jeri “Fists of Fury” Sitzes (2-2) – 3X5 – 120lbs
Levi “The Marine” Avera (12-5) vs. Paul Bradley (10-1) – 3X5 – 170lbs
Trey Houston (1-0) vs. Brandon Gaines (4-10) – 3X5 – 185lbs
Kenny Giddens (8-5) vs. John Carson (7-1) – 3X5 – 155lbs
Nick Gibbons (13-0) vs. Josh Pulsifer (11-4) – 3X5 – 145lbs
Lemont Davis (2-3) vs. Dillon Smith (1-0) – 3X5 – 170lbs
The upcoming Challengers show will feature Kennedy, Cummings, Woodley, Longrace, Bradley, and Cormier, all featured on the list. Not to mention the debut of Sefo and new talent Nick Gibbons (13-0).
Beerbohm is fighting at the Arena Rumble event this weekend
Is he still under contract with Strikeforce?
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/9/9/1022211/jason-guida-vs-jeremy-horn
Gotta tell you
I was very disappointed with Feijao’s last fight. Huge potential, great camp… what went wrong?
He had his opponent change 2 or 3 times, and lost interest in it. He really didn’t take Mike Kyle serious. I really think we will see the real Feijao in his next fight.
hey man i just wanted to say this is a great article. mad props for the time and effort it took to make this as well as it is. i saw a lot of people criticizing you pretty harshly but damn its not like you are a part of the BE “writers and editors staff” any way mad props i love it!! btw about feijao i know what you mean about the taking mike kyle lightly and losing interest… he was supposed to fight babalu for the title and before that even had another opponent before eventually being changed to kyle. i put feijao/kyle 2 in the thread title “rematches that should happen in 2010” cause i think a rematch could be fireworks
You should do some PR for Strikeforce Supe, like for real. I’ve learned more about who Strikeforce had in this fanpost than anything Strikeforce/Showtime has ever sold to me.
A suggestion
Next time you have a post with this much info could you put most of it after the jump? It takes forever to load the fanposts on my phone.
Walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
by ufc4 on Sep 9, 2009 6:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Cormier is the one obviously everyone is watching. But I think everyone should also focus on Tim F. Kennedy. 3 time Army Combatives champ. Only two losses – once to Scott Smith in his first fight and the second to Jason Miller (after he’d beaten Miller in an earlier fight) while still serving full time in the Army. Pretty impressive. And his background should be incredibly easy to market.
Finally
Got around to reading this. Damn good work Supremacy. That’s a lot of great talent right there. I wonder with the great success of TUF how hard would it be for Coker to sell CBS on a 1 hour TUFesque style show? That’d be all kinds of awesome!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
They definitely have the young talent to do this, but I figure they will do one of two things. Either have a GP where all their young talent faces each other, or get a TV show to feature them. MTV’s Bully Beatdown currently gives some of their fighters some air time. Mayhem, Shields, Alvarez, Murphy, Huen, etc have all benefited from it.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Sep 10, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah big ups to Mayhem and BB for showcasing outside of UFC talent. If anything Strikeforce and Coker just need to have one HUGE reality show season and that be the end of it. Strikeforce gets exposure on Nat TV. The upcoming talent gets known and current champs/ SF Stars (Mousasi, Diaz, Melendez, Shields, Mayhem, Cung Le etc do cameos throughout each week.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Sep 10, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. Bully Beatdown just had Shields, Arlovski, and Alvarez this season. That is pretty nuts. Burnett may work with them for something else. Just watch. There is already a reality TV show for female fighters in the works, which was scheduled to be shown on NBC.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Sep 10, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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