Strikeforce claims Josh Thomson vs. Gilbert Melendez bout is not in jeopardy

After a weeks worth of cancellations and let-downs, it appears as though there is one anticipated match-up in August that the MMA community can breathe a collective sigh of relief about. Earlier reports had surfaced that the Strikeforce lightweight championship bout between Josh Thomson and Gilbert Melendez was in danger of being scrapped due to Thomson’s inability to fully recover from a recently... [Read More...]

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Nick Diaz vs. Jay Hieron likely for Aug. 15 “Strkefore: Carano vs. Cyborg” (UPDATED)

It appears as though a match-up between Nick Diaz and Jay Hieron is currently being pieced together by Strikeforce for the companies August 15 show. Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg is set to take place in San Jose, California from the HP Pavilion and will air live on Showtime. The unlikely bout between the two is now looking very likely according to a recent report from GracieFighter.com. Unlikely because... [Read More...]

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Babalu vs. Mousasi for Strikeforce light heavyweight championship on Aug. 15

Great news fight fans! The bout pitting Gegard Mousasi up against Renato “Babalu” Sobral has been salvaged, and this time it’s for all of the marbles. Strikeforce has recently announced that Babalu will be defending his light heavyweight championship against Mousasi on the live broadcast portion of “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg“. The event is scheduled for August 15... [Read More...]

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Alistair Overeem Out of Title Defense with Injured Hand

Current Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem will be unable to compete against Brazilian submission ace Fabricio Werdum after having re-injured a hand during preparation for the bout. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has recently received a press release from Strikeforce relaying the bad news. Overeem was recently forced out of previously anticipated match-up with Brett Rogers due to a broken hand... [Read More...]

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Gina Carano and “Cyborg” Santos Take Over Madison Square Garden

When Strikeforce rolls into San Jose on August 15th, the company’s card will feature a number of highly-skilled, widely-respected PRIDE and UFC veterans such as Alistair Overeem, Nick Diaz, Fabricio Werdum, and Josh Thomson. However, if the media turnout yesterday in New York City was any indication of things, the world will have its collective eyes set on two individuals who have never stepped... [Read More...]

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Fabricio Werdum reveals strategy against Alistair Overeem: ‘Just wait for him to get tired’

Fabricio Werdum is currently preparing for the most important professional fight of his life. On August 15 the renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt will be facing off with Dutch wrecking ball Alistair Overeem for the Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship on the main card of “Strikeforce: Carano vs.Cyborg“. The two are far from strangers as they had previously faced off at “PRIDE:... [Read More...]

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Nick Diaz vs. Joe Riggs II will be for Strikeforce welterweight championship

A previously announced rematch bout between Joe Riggs (30-10 MMA, 3-2 Strikeforce) and Nick Diaz (20-7 MMA, 2-0 Strikeforce) has now taken on a new meaning: it will be for the first ever Strikeforce welterweight title.  The news of the recently created welterweight title came in a report on MMAWeekly.com and FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently confirmed the championship match-up with sources close... [Read More...]

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Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum for Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship

Alistair Overeem is set to make his first Strikeforce title defense as it has recently been announced that “The Demolition Man” will face off with Fabricio Werdum on August 15. The heavyweight championship match-up will take place on the main card of “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” which is slated to take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. FiveOuncesOfPain.com... [Read More...]

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Nick Diaz vs. Joe Riggs II set for “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”

Nick Diaz is expected to face off with an old rival in Joe Riggs on August 15 on the main card of Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg. The event is scheduled to take place at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California. Sources within Strikeforce recently confirmed the bout according to a recent report on Carson’s Corner. This bout between the two will be the second professional mixed martial arts match-up... [Read More...]

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