Vitor Belfort vs. Yushin Okami in the works for UFC 122 in November
Top middleweight contenders Yushin Okami (26-5) and Vitor Belfort (19-8) may square off at UFC 122 on Nov. 13 as the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels to Germany.
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“Rampage” vs. Machida expected in November
Two former UFC light heavyweight champions should meet at an unannounced event in November. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has hinted at a match up with Lyoto Machida, and multiple media sources have confirmed that a verbal agreement is in place.
Jul 21, 2010 | 5 comments | View Post
Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields will debut as welterweight in UFC
After careful consideration and consulting with UFC representatives it was determined Jake Shields would be finally going back to his original fighting weight.
Jul 16, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
“Babalu” and Henderson could fight for number one contender spot
A light heavyweight bout between Dan Henderson and Renato “Babalu” Sobral could be coming to a Strikeforce card near you.
Jul 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Inside MMA with guests Gilbert Melendez, Dan Henderson, & King Mo (6-25-10)
Inside MMA broadcasted live from the Strikeforce “Fedor vs. Werdum” weigh-ins Frdiay night in San Jose. Guests included King Mo, Gilbert Melendez, and Dan Henderson. Michael “The Voice” Schiavello filled in for Bas Rutten.
Jun 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
When friendship is more important than money; The Strikeforce light heavyweight dilemma and how to solve it
Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal and 205 lb. contender Renato “Babalu” Sobral are friends and training partners and do not want to fight each other. So what is Strikeforce to do when their 205 lb. division is so limited?
Jun 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Dana White talks Strikeforce brawl and Jake Shields *VIDEO*
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – UFC President Dana White talks with the media at Thursday’s “WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber” pre-fight press conference. White starts out by explaining why he tweeted a smiley face after Dan Henderson lost to Jake Shields.
He also talks about Shields’ role in the Strikeforce brawl and his desire to sign Shields to a [...]
Apr 24, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
“Strikeforce: Nashville” post-fight press conference *VIDEO*
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rounding out ProMMAnow.com’s live coverage of “Strikeforce: Nashville” are these videos of the post-fight press conference. In video one, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker discusses the unfortunate incident that took place following the main event when Jason “Mayhem” Miller interrupted Jake Shields’ live post-fight interview on CBS, and all hell broke loose.
Coker urged [...]
“Strikeforce: Nashville” recap: Shields retains title, Melendez dominates Aoki, and “King Mo” claims the Light Heavyweight crown
Nashville, Tenn. – There were no secrets coming into the main event of tonight’s “Strikeforce: Nashville” card, that champion Jake Shields would look to take the fight to the ground and display his worldclass ground skills.
Dan Henderson also never hid the fact that he wanted a stand up war, and that his powerful right hand [...]
Apr 17, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
“Strikeforce: Nashville” live results and play-by-play
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – ProMMAnow.com is live and on the scene from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., for tonight’s epic “Strikeforce: Nashville” show.
The event airs live on CBS at 9 p.m. ET with the main event of Jake Shields (24-4-1 MMA, 2-0 SF) vs. Dan Henderson (25-7 MMA, 5-2 UFC, 0-0 SF) for the Strikeforce Middleweight [...]
Apr 17, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
“Strikeforce: Nashville” weigh-ins video
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – ProMMAnow.com was on the scene at Friday’s Strikeforce weigh-ins at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza. The following video includes all the preliminary card fighters as well as the main card fighters stepping on the scales.
Highlights include Jason “Mayhem” Miller throwing his shirt over the ring girl’s face, and an intense stare down and [...]
Apr 16, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
“Strikeforce: Nashville” pre-fight press conference – ProMMAnow.com video
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – ProMMAnow.com was present at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday for the “Strikeforce: Nashville” pre-fight press conference.
“King Mo” Lawal, Shinya Aoki, Dan Henderson, Jake Shields, Gilbert Melendez, Gegard Mousasi, and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker all fielded questions and posed for photographs for the media. “King Mo” tried to keep the press conference lively, [...]
Apr 16, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
“Strikeforce: Nashville” weigh-in results and photo gallery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The weigh-ins for “Strikeforce: Nashville” took place Friday outdoors at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza. The weather was warm and sunny in “Music City” and the weigh-ins fortunately were in the shade. ProMMAnow.com was on the scene and snapped a complete photo gallery.
All three Strikeforce champions and their challengers made weight without incident. [...]
Apr 16, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Jake Shields, Dan Henderson, ‘King Mo’, Gegard Mousasi, Gilbert Melendez, Shinya Aoki: Thursday’s final press conference quotes
STRIKEFORCE World Championship Tripleheader This Saturday, April 17,
On The CBS Television Network At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 15, 2010) – The six fighters who will appear on the STRIKEFORCE World Championship Tripleheader on The CBS Television Network this Saturday, April 17 (9 p.m. ET/PT) – five of which are ranked among the top five [...]
Apr 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
“Strikeforce: Nashville” pre-fight press conference – ProMMAnow.com photo gallery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – ProMMAnow.com was present at Bridgestone Arena today for the “Strikeforce: Nashville” pre-fight press conference. Fighters attending included those who will be fighting in the three title fights that will air live on CBS Saturday night.
“King Mo” Lawal, Shinya Aoki, Dan Henderson, Jake Shields, Gilbert Melendez, Gegard Mousasi, and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker [...]
Apr 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
ProMMAnow.com “Strikeforce: Nashville” staff picks
Nashville is getting a real treat with this card; three great title fights, “Mayhem”, and a host of local talent will make this one of the most exciting cards (if not THE most exciting) in the city’s history. And ProMMAnow.com will be on-the-scene for all the action leading up to and throughout the event.
Our core staff [...]
Apr 15, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
Strikeforce conference call highlights with Jake Shields, Dan Henderson, Gilbert Melendez, and Scott Coker
CBS AND STRIKEFORCE will present a World Championship Tripleheader that features five fighters ranked among the best in their respective weight classes and an undefeated star hoping to join their ranks on Saturday, April 17, live on The CBS Television Network (9 p.m. ET/PT), from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
In the main [...]
Apr 10, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
