Strikeforce Show Targeted For January 7, Rockhold Vs. Kennedy Expected
by Dallas Winston on Nov 29, 2011 2:00 PM EST
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BloodyElbow.com has learned that the Hard Rock Hotel venue in Las Vegas is being targeted for a Strikeforce show on January 7th of 2012. A representative from the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed the promotion's request.
The event, which will be aired on the Showtime network, is likely to stage the first title defense for Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. When the promotion urged him to start training for his next bout, Rockhold recently speculated that Tim Kennedy would be his opponent at an event being aligned for January. This report seems to reinforce Rockhold's claim.
The future of Strikeforce has been in question since the promotion was acquired by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, in March of 2011. "Business as usual" was the initial driver for Strikeforce's operation until select stars were poached from the roster, such as Jake Shields, Nick Diaz, Dan Henderson and Jason "Mayhem" Miller.
With the pre-Zuffa contract between Strikeforce and Showtime nearing expiration and a handful of their premiere fighters being plucked away, expectations for a prosperous future dwindled. However, late last month, Dana White stated that negotiations for a contract extension between Strikeforce and Showtime went "very well", perhaps facilitated by Showtime Sport's new helmsman, Stephen Espinoza.
Scheduling another event to be aired on Showtime is a positive indicator and could signal a new beginning for the Strikeforce promotion.
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wow I thought they retired the ed hardy logo
DAMN YOU DANA WHITE!
I'm all out of bubblegum
by some schmuck in texas on Nov 29, 2011 2:06 PM EST reply actions
They may have
That was my addition.
"Release man from the shackles of flesh and flesh misery and then he's no longer a poor, petty little man afraid to dream because he knows his frail body stands between him and the fulfillment of dreams, then he's ready to wage war, the only war worth waging-- the conflict of man reborn and the whole confounded universe!"
by Dallas Winston on Nov 29, 2011 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
these days they look more like an offbrand hardware manufacturer
I'm all out of bubblegum
by some schmuck in texas on Nov 29, 2011 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Strikeforce Never Die!!! At least for now...Still some good fights left there!
by morganc on Nov 29, 2011 2:12 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
This has to be
From Oprah or something. I have never seen so many husky middle aged chicks so happy. That and the dude in the argyle sweater is hilarious.
Robbie Lawler vs Nick Diaz UFC 47
Rogan: (after Diaz throws a looping left kick) Look at this Karate Kid stuff right here
Goldie: Daniel Miyagi has arrived in the OCTAGON.
by HeadKickOfDoom on Nov 29, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Or
This is WEC 53 all over again
Don't follow in my footsteps I walk into walls
by MattParker117 on Nov 29, 2011 2:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Jake Shields
Came over to the UFC well before the SF purchase.
"Everyone has a plan until they’ve been hit."
~ Joe Lewis
http://worldisart365.blogspot.com/
But still
He’s “a select star poached from their roster”.
"Release man from the shackles of flesh and flesh misery and then he's no longer a poor, petty little man afraid to dream because he knows his frail body stands between him and the fulfillment of dreams, then he's ready to wage war, the only war worth waging-- the conflict of man reborn and the whole confounded universe!"
by Dallas Winston on Nov 29, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
He was a free agent
In the context of the Zuffa takeover of SF, the Shields signing is completely unrelated.
"Everyone has a plan until they’ve been hit."
~ Joe Lewis
http://worldisart365.blogspot.com/
Yeah, not really
There’s nothing “completely unrelated” about Jake Shields getting a UFC title shot in the context of Zuffa taking over SF.
"Release man from the shackles of flesh and flesh misery and then he's no longer a poor, petty little man afraid to dream because he knows his frail body stands between him and the fulfillment of dreams, then he's ready to wage war, the only war worth waging-- the conflict of man reborn and the whole confounded universe!"
by Dallas Winston on Nov 29, 2011 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Shields/GSP was signed months before Zuffa purchased Strikeforce. One had nothing to do with the other.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
by memitim on Nov 29, 2011 5:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You're both wrong.
Shields was never a star to begin with :)
OK
Explain how Jake Shields was not a select fighter the UFC took from their roster.
Jesus.
"Release man from the shackles of flesh and flesh misery and then he's no longer a poor, petty little man afraid to dream because he knows his frail body stands between him and the fulfillment of dreams, then he's ready to wage war, the only war worth waging-- the conflict of man reborn and the whole confounded universe!"
by Dallas Winston on Nov 30, 2011 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
So much mma
We got 3 weeks straight, 1 week off then at least 6 straight weeks.
Tim Kennedy’s expression makes him look like the type of guy who would giggle and clap his hands while kicking rocks.
"Now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb."
by menckenstein on Nov 29, 2011 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
DUDE
they seriously need to retire that photo. too dopey for a guy as cool as him.
"Men like us... we never get back the things we love."
- Jaron Namir
by Victor Rodriguez on Nov 29, 2011 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Please give us Barnett vs Cormier.
Or is Cormier’s hand still out of commission?
I support this, but Barnett would have issues getting licensed. We need to see that fight soon. Either it serves to consolidate Cormier as a title contender or boost Barnett aspirations to get into the UFC again.
by Carlos Estrada-Ibars Martínez on Nov 30, 2011 8:26 AM EST up reply actions
Just Die Already but hopefully Barnett Cormier is on this card to
Twitter @MaZZM
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Why?
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
by memitim on Nov 29, 2011 5:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Why? WHY??!!
Don’t you remember that the winner of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix will be the #1 MMA heavyweight in the world? Sheesh where have you been?
No, I meant why to the just die part.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
by memitim on Nov 29, 2011 6:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I want SF to be absorbed into the Zuffa hivemind fully so I can get the fights I want now already
Twitter @MaZZM
http://www.mazzznet.com/
What fights tho, really. You know Gil is going to be brought over, so will the winner of the HWGP. Any fight that fans really want to see will happen. In the meantime guys like Larkin, Gracie, Del Rosario, OSP, Masvidal, Wilcox, Fodor, Amagov, Brunson, Romero, I can go on and on, all are quality fighters who need some time before they are ready to make the move. If Strikeforce closes today I don’t think a majority of those guys make the jump. If they stay they can be built up into fights fans will want to see. No to mention the WMMA. It would be a huge shame if all those fighters had to languish in the regional scene when they can be brought along on a big stage. It makes no sense to me when people call for the death of Strikeforce.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
tim kennedy looks like some dick head politician
with that smile
I think I'll take Rockhold here.
"You got Floyd Mayweather making 25 million dollars...he can't stop the double leg." - Nick Diaz
what the hell is up with cormier and barnett.?
I hope this is on the card as well
Barnett in Vegas?
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
good call man. forgot all about that..
My guess is there will be one more show in feb then before the deal ends. Unless they have already signed an extension?
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