Strikeforce will conclude their heavyweight grand prix on Saturday, May 19, when former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett takes on two-time Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionPhoto gallery: ‘Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey’
ProMMAnow.com was on the scene at "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend and brought back photos of all the action. Read More »
Josh Thomson defeats K.J. Noons, earns unanimous decision victory
Josh Thomson used a stifling ground attack to control K.J. Noons, earning a unanimous decision victory with scores of 29-28 across the board. Read More »
‘Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey’ weigh-in results and photos
ProMMAnow.com was on scene for the "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" official fighter weigh-ins this afternoon at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, in conjunction with the Arnold Sports Festival. Read More »
‘Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey’ conference call notes and audio
Strikeforce women's bantamweight champ Miesha Tate and her March 3rd main event opponent, Ronda Rousey,, along with co-headliners K.J. Noons and Josh Thompson took part in a media conference call Tuesday. Read More »
Strikeforce: “Tate vs. Rousey” set for March 3rd in Columbus, Ohio
A highly-anticipated and exciting title fight featuring two of the world’s elite mixed martial artists will take place when STRIKEFORCE® returns to Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, March 3, when newly-crowned women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate makes her first title defense against undefeated sensation Ronda Rousey. Read More »
Ronda Rousey gets shot at Strikeforce champ Miesha Tate on March 3
A Strikeforce women's bantamweight (135 lbs.) title fight between champion Miesha Tate and 2008 Olympic judo medalist Ronda Rousey has been confirmed for March 3 in Columbus, Ohio. Read More »
Exclusive: ‘JZ’ Cavalcante talks leaving ATT, frustration waiting for next Strikeforce fight, and more
Longtime lightweight contender Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante talks about what's taking Strikeforce so long to get him a fight and why he left American Top Team. Read More »
World Champ Gilbert Melendez Signs New Multi-Year Agreement with Strikeforce
Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (18-2) has signed a new, multi-year agreement with the San Jose, Calif. based MMA promotion. Read More »
Strikeforce 155 champ Gilbert Melendez signs contract extension
Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez (18-2) has signed a contract extension with the promotion that will keep him there for the foreseeable future. Read More »
Report: DREAM/Strikeforce lightweight tournament in the works
Strikeforce and DREAM will reportedly look to organize a lightweight grand prix with several top fighters, including Gilbert Melendez and Shinya Aoki, to pick from on both rosters. Read More »
Thomson and Kawajiri To Face Off In Japan On New Year’s Eve
STRIKEFORCE SUPERSTAR JOSH THOMSON TO FACE TOP-RANKED RIVAL TATSUYA KAWAJIRI AT ‘DYNAMITE!!’ ON DEC. 31 IN JAPAN SAN JOSE, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2010) – Josh Thomson will be working on New Year’s Eve. The exciting former STRIKEFORCE lightweight world champion ... Read More »
Josh Thomson vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri on “Dynamite!!” New Year’s Eve card
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson (18-3) and DREAM contender and former PRIDE standout Tatsuya Kawajiri (26-6-2) will square off on the "Dynamite!!" Dec. 31 card in Japan. Read More »
Bart Palaszewski dismisses Thomson’s WEC comments — a ProMMAnow.com exclusive
WEC lightweight contender and soon-to-be UFC fighter Bart Palaszewski wasn't shy about disagreeing with Strikeforce competitor Josh Thomson's view of the WEC. Read More »
Josh Thomson: “The simple fact of the matter was that the WEC failed and they put it with the UFC to carry it”
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion and three-fight UFC veteran Josh "The Punk" Thomson (18-3, 1 NC) has an interesting take on the UFC-WEC merger. Read More »
JZ Cavalcante asks Josh Thomson and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker for rematch — a ProMMAnow.com Exclusive
Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante wants a chance to avenge his controversial loss to Josh Thomson and has discussed the idea with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. Read More »
“Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2″ recap: Diaz outboxes Noons to retain title, Coenen submits Kaufman to take 135 lb. crown
It took three years to happen, but the rematch between Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz and challenger K.J. Noons was well worth the wait. Read More »
“Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2″ live results, play-by-play commentary
“Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2” takes place this evening, Oct. 9, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. and will air LIVE on Showtime beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Read More »
Photo Gallery: Strikeforce “Diaz vs. Noons 2″ weigh-ins
The following photo gallery featuring Nick Diaz, KJ Noons and others were taken at the Strikeforce "Diaz vs. Noons 2" weigh-ins, which took place Friday, Oct. 8, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Read More »
“Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2″ weigh-in results & video
The weigh-ins for "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2" took place Friday evening, Oct. 8, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., the same location as tomorrow night's fights which will air LIVE on Showtime beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Read More »
MMA Live featuring “Diaz vs. Noons 2″ preview & recap of WEC 51 *VIDEO*
Kenny Florian and Rashad Evans join host Jon Anik on this week's MMA Live panel. Florian announces his next opponent as Evan Dunham, while Evans still sits on the shelf. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com ‘Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2′ staff picks
Two Strikeforce champions will attempt to defend their titles this Saturday night as Showtime broadcasts "Diaz vs. Noons 2" live from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Read More »