Roger Gracie made the most of his middleweight debut, bloodying and battering Keith Jardine on his way to a unanimous decision victory at the "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy" event. Read More »
In a battle of heavy-handed strikers, it was Lorenz Larkin that did the majority of the damage as he outstruck Robbie Lawler en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory in his middleweight debut. Read More »
Strikeforce brings their brand of MMA to Portland, Ore., tonight as Middleweight champ Luke Rockhold faces off with Tim Kennedy. UFC veteran Nate Marquardt takes on the unbeaten Tyron Woodley for the vacant welterweight strap. Hard-hitting brawler Robbie Lawler takes on striking technician Lorenz Larkin, and BJJ world champion Roger Gracie squares off with "The Dean of Mean" Keith Jardine. All this and much more tonight on Showtime. Read More »
"Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy" takes place this evening at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., and is headlined with two title fights. In the night's headliner, Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, representing American Kickboxing Academy, puts his title on the line against Tim Kennedy, of Jackson's MMA. Read More »
Strikeforce returns this Saturday. You remember them, right? And they are doing it up big for the Showtime broadcast. "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy" takes place July 14 in Portland, Ore., and is headlined with two title fights; Tyron Woodley defending his welterweight title against Nate Marquardt and Luke Rockhold defending his middleweight title against Tim Kennedy. Read More »
Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has been selected to appear on the cover of ESPN magazine. She is featured alongside some of the world's best athletes in the 2012 ESPN Body Issue. In what could be considered one of her most revealing photo shoots ever Rousey posed "artistically nude" for the pictures which will feature as one of six special edition covers. Read More »
Miesha Tate is back in the cage and now has a confirmed opponent. Strikeforce announced today the former bantamweight champ will face Julie Kedzie in San Diego as part of the Rousey vs. Kaufman event. Tate will return to the ... Read More »
Today Strikeforce officials announced a light heavyweight matchup between Ovince St. Preux (11-5) and T.J. Cook (12-4). The two men are set to face off at the 'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman' event in August. Read More »
Olympic medalist and Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey (5-0) was a guest this morning on 102.5 The Game's 1st Quarter MMA segment. Ronda discussed a number of topics including her upcoming title defense against Sarah Kaufman (15-1) on Aug. 18 in San Diego. Read More »
Olympic medalist and current Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey (5-0) will put her title on the line when she takes on former champion Sarah Kaufman (15-1) on Aug. 18 in San Diego. Rousey has had five pro fights and has ended them all in the first round via armbar. Her opponents know what is coming, yet still are unable to stop the assault of the 25-year-old judoka. Rousey won the Strikeforce women's 135 pound title in March by snapping the arm of Miesha Tate. Read More »
News has emerged today that middleweight fighters Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (15-3) and Derek Brunson (9-1) are expected to square off at a Strikeforce event scheduled for August 18 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego. The main card will air on Showtime with the prelims expected to air on Showtime Extreme. Read More »
Olympic medalist and undefeated Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's life has changed dramatically since she defeated Miesha Tate for the title back in March. Her popularity seems to have surpassed the woman once dubbed "the face of women's MMA", Gina Carano., and UFC President Dana White even seems to be warming up to the idea of having women fight inside the Octagon. Ronda shares her thoughts. Read More »
Another fighter has apparently failed a drug test. Strikeforce light heavyweight Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante has tested positive for a banned substance according to the California Athletic State Athletic Commission Read More »
It has emerged today that British welterweight fighter Paul Daley (29-12-2) has been released from his contract with Strikeforce. He will no longer fight with the promotion and is now free to pursue other options for his MMA career. Read More »
Another fight has been added to the preliminary card of the 'Strikeforce: Rockhold Vs. Kennedy' event, Jorge Masvidal (22-7) will face Justin Wilcox (11-4) in a lightweight bout. The fight was announced by Strikeforce officials on Thursday. Read More »
A new fight has been added to the 'Strikeforce: Rockhold Vs. Kennedy' card, lightweight fighters Ryan Couture (4-1) and Joe Duarte (10-2) will face each other in July. News of the fight was announced by Strikeforce officials. The event will take place on July 14th at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The headliner will feature Luke Rockhold against Tim Kennedy and the co-main event will be Nate Marquardt vs. Tyron Woodley. Read More »
The Strikeforce promotion will be heading to Oregon in July when Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold steps in to defend his title against former number one contender Tim Kennedy. The event is set for July 11th at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. The co-main event will pit undefeated prospect Tyron Woodley against UFC veteran Nate Marquardt for the vacant Strikeforce Welterweight Title. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com was on-hand for the "Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier" post-fight press conference Saturday night at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, along with challenger Josh Thomson, light heavyweight contender Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, Chris Spang, and of course Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier, participated in the presser. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker hosted the proceedings. Read More »
“Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier” takes place this evening at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., and is headlined by the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix final featuring Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier. In the co-headliner, Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez puts his title on the line against longtime Bay area rival Josh Thomson. Read More »
The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix finally comes to a close this weekend when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier clash in the finals at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Gilbert Melendez puts his lightweight title on the line against longtime rival Josh Thomson and Rafael Cavalcante looks for revenge for a 2009 knockout loss to Mike Kyle. The ProMMAnow.com staff join forces like the Super-Friends to bring you our thoughts and predictions on each of the main card bouts. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) is on the scene this evening at the "Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier" fighter weigh-ins at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., the same location that will host Saturday's Showtime-televised fight card headlined by Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier in the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix final. Read More »
As always, MMA legend Frank Shamrock will be performing commentating duties this weekend on Showtime when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier put a bow on the Strikeforce heavyweight tournament. In an interview with 1st Quarter radio on Thursday, Frank shared his thoughts on the tournament final between Barnett and Cormier, as well as the Strikeforce lightweight title fight between Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson. He also discussed his life after fighting and the long-term dangers for MMA fighters. Read More »
