In all professional sports once a player hits 40 he or she would be considered over-the-hill. However, it seems that in MMA many of these athletes actually seem to thrive as they get older. Read More »
Tag Archives: Herschel Walker
Feed SubscriptionHow effective is Tae Kwon Do in MMA?
Movies like Bloodsport with Jean Claude Van Damme portrayed the high-flying kicks of Taekwondo as a deadly and dangerous style, but just how effective is this traditional Korean martial art in MMA competition? Read More »
HDNet to feature LIVE coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins and prelims this weekend
Fight fans can watch the "Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum" weigh-ins LIVE tonight on HDNet starting at 6 p.m. ET and watch the preliminary card fights Saturday at 9 p.m. ET. Read More »
Ultimate Fighting Championship announces featured Q&A participants for UFC Fan Expo
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 – BRUCE BUFFER, DANA WHITE, JOE ROGAN, CHUCK LIDDELL SATURDAY, APRIL 30 – HERB DEAN, TOM WRIGHT, HERSCHEL WALKER (LAS VEGAS, NV — April 20, 2011) – The chance to ask questions to some of the top executives, ... Read More »
Ageless Herschel Walker talks about his win over Scott Carson; says head kick woke him up
Heisman Trophy winner and 1992 Olympian Herschel Walker talks about his win over Scott Carson Saturday night at "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg" in San Jose. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com photo gallery: “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” main card
ProMMAnow.com photographer Regidor Biala shot the following gallery at "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg" at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 29. Read More »
Herschel Walker’s next fight should be against Rhadi Ferguson
Both Herschel Walker and Dr. Rhadi Ferguson began their pro MMA careers in January 2010. In a sport that thrives on story lines, Strikeforce should match these two Olympians up against each other next. Read More »
“Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” recap: Diaz armbars “Cyborg” after epic stand up war to retain title
SAN JOSE, Calif. – It was a night of exciting finishes, but not one of changes, as both Nick Diaz and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza retained their respective titles at tonight’s “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” event. In the main event, Nick ... Read More »
ProMMAnow.com “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” staff picks
The ProMMAnow.com staff shares their thoughts and predictions on "Strikeforce: Cyborg vs. Diaz" which airs live Saturday on Showtime and is headlined by Nick Diaz vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos in a 170-pound title fight. Read More »
“Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” LIVE weigh-in results
The fighter weigh-ins for "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg" took place this evening at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., the same location which will host Saturday night's Showtime card which airs live at 10 p.m. ET. Read More »
Watch the “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” weigh-ins LIVE on ProMMAnow.com today at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
The "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg" weigh-ins which take place today (Friday, Jan. 28) at the HP Pavilion Main Concourse in San Jose, Calif., will broadcast in a LIVE video stream starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com presents: Afternoon Press Box with guest Herschel Walker
Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker joins the show this week to talk about his upcoming fight on Saturday at "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg" against Scott Carson which airs live on Showtime. Read More »
MMA critic says Herschel Walker is “bored out of his mind” and calls Scott Carson a “patsy”
Oregonian sports columnist John Canzano says he wants to like MMA but can't because it "aims to be a circus." ProMMAnow.com Editor Jack Bratcher analyzes his argument. Read More »
Strikeforce world championship doubleheader set for San Jose, Calif., Jan. 29; tickets on sale Monday
STRIKEFORCE Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz will make his second title defense when he faces Brazilian powerhouse Evangelista Cyborg in the main event on Jan. 29 at HP Pavilion. Read More »
“Henderson vs. Babalu” takes another main card hit with loss of Valentijn Overeem
Heavyweight Valentijn Overeem (28-25), who was scheduled to make his Strikeforce debut against Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, has had to pull out of the fight due to an undisclosed injury. Read More »
Herschel Walker injured, off Dec. 4 Strikeforce card in St. Louis
Herschel Walker sustained a deep cut under his left eye that required multiple stitches while training Monday at AKA in San Jose, Calif., and will not be able to fight on Saturday, Dec. 4, in St. Louis. Read More »
Herschel Walker suffers cut during training, off of Strikeforce Dec. 4 card
Former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner turned mixed martial artist Herschel Walker (1-0) suffered a cut under his left eye, forcing him to withdraw from his bout Dec. 4 Strikeforce match. Read More »
Herschel Walker’s opponent blasts critics for underestimating him before his Dec. 4 fight in St. Louis on Showtime
STRIKEFORCE formally announced that legendary football superstar and unbeaten MMA fighter, Herschel Walker (1-0), of Wrightsville, Ga., will be opposed by Scott Carson (4-1), of Lake Forest, Calif. Read More »
Forty-eight-year-old Herschel Walker gets his next pro MMA opponent
Herschel Walker (1-0), the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, tae kwon do black belt and 1992 Olympian, has secured an opponent for his second professional mixed martial arts fight. Read More »
“Bigfoot” Silva to face Valentijn Overeem at Scottrade Center in St. Louis Saturday, Dec. 4, live on Showtime
Top contender and former EliteXC champion Antonio “Big Foot’’ Silva has recently been calling out the biggest names in the STRIKEFORCE heavyweight division. Read More »
Three things you should know about Herschel Walker
At 48-years-old, 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker is preparing for his second professional mixed martial arts bout which will take place for Strikeforce on Dec. 4, live on Showtime. Read More »
Robbie Lawler to face Matt Lindland Saturday, Dec. 4, live on Showtime from St. Louis
Two fighters seeking a return to top-contender status in the deep STRIKEFORCE middleweight division will clash when “Ruthless “Robbie” Lawler faces 2000 Olympic Games silver medalist Matt “The Law” Lindland. Read More »