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UFC 143: Fabricio Werdum Says Beating Fedor Was Biggest Accomplishment Of Career
In 2008, Fabricio Werdum was unceremoniously released from the UFC following a shocking TKO upset loss to then debuting heavyweight Junior Dos Santos. Heading into that fight there was talks that Werdum was not only close to a title shot but was also attempting to get more money from the UFC as...
Will 2011 be the Year Strikeforce Creates a Superstar?
Any mixed martial arts promotion not named Ultimate Fighting Championship is fighting an uphill battle in the sporting world, no matter who the financial backers are, what TV deal you get, or what you have your fights in (RIP YAMMA Pit). Even if a promotion manages to grab the attention of...
Cageside Quote: M-1 Global Pushing for "Strict Drug Testing" During Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix
Tuesday, M-1 Global held a press conference for an upcoming M-1 event, Vadim Finkelstein and Fedor Emelianenko were both in attendance, and were asked question regarding the Strikeforce HW GP. Here is what Finkelstein had to say when asked about drug testing in the tournament. Thanks to LowKick...
Strikeforce Conference Call Audio: Scott Coker Clarifies Rules of the Heavyweight Grand Prix
A few notes: Quarterfinal and Semifinal bouts will be three, five minute rounds. The Strikeforce heavyweight title will not be on the line, but the tournament will be for a Grand Prix title. Scott Coker claims that making all tournament bouts five, five minute rounds wasn't in the cards due...
The Heavyweight War of 2011: Strikeforce and the UFC Battle for the Biggest Division in MMA
Strikeforce raised eyebrows right at the turn of the year, announcing their heavyweight "grand prix", featuring Alistair Overeem, Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum, and Josh Barnett to name a few. Despite speculation on whether or not the tournament will actually see it's completion without...
Bracket Released for Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament
Personally, I would have swapped Overeem/Werdum with Barnett/Rogers, and crossed my fingers for Overeem/Fedor final, but it's nice to see Strikeforce amping up for this. This has potential to be huge for Strikeforce, if the fighters participating follow through, and the media push is strong. Who...
Monday Morning Rumor: Strikeforce to Hold Heavyweight Grand Prix
Tatame is reporting some very interesting news about Strikeforce's heavyweight division, and their intentions for 2011. Strikeforce is at a disadvantage in regards to having big names when compared to the UFC, but they're looking to put some faith in the heavyweights next year, by kicking off a...
Paul Heyman Working with Strikforce and EA Sports, Says He's Done with Pro Wrestling
Paul Heyman has now officially stated that he is done with pro wrestling, which we wrestling fans don't buy for a second, and will enter the world of MMA. EA Sports has hired him to produce a series of five promos, like the one above, in the lead up to the release of the game. Ariel Helwani has a...
Werdum Expects to Return in March, Wants Fedor or Overeem
"I'm really happy. The surgery was such a success and I've been working so hard with the physical therapy that I've already made some movement on the ground a few days ago using 70 percent of my power. My main goal is to work on my shrunken tendon. Besides physical therapy, I'm using a ‘Dim...
Alistair Overeem Talks K-1, DREAM and Strikeforce
"I feel great, my condition is improving each year and I really trained hard for this (K-1 WORLD GP 2010 FINAL16). This year I want that belt. I will fight everybody to reach that goal. Badr (Hari) was the better one (last year), now it’s my turn." "(My goals are) to become the (K-1) champion of...
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