Fedor out four to six months with hand injury; Overeem likely next opponent

It appears as though Fedor Emelianenko will likely be forced to the sidelines for the next four to six months due to a series of injuries sustained in his recent second round TKO over Brett Rogers on this past Saturday’s Strikeforce card that aired live on CBS. According to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker in a conversation with the L.A. Times, Fedor suffered a fracture and tendon damage in his left... [Read More...]

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The Future Of The Strikeforce Heavyweight Division; starring Fedor, Werdum, Rogers & Overeem

As the dust is finally having a chance to settle following the heavyweight war waged between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers on Saturday evening as part of the Strikeforce/M-1 broadcast on CBS, it is becoming quite apparent that order will finally be restored to the promotion’s long confused weight class in the near future. It’s in this writer’s opinion that there is a four man... [Read More...]

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Shinya Aoki on his way to Strikeforce, possible for early 2010

Following the recent acquisition of DREAM welterweight champion Marius Zaromskis, it now appears as though the most recent fighter on his way over to Strikeforce could very well be the Japanese promotion’s lightweight champion. Shinya Aoki is widely regarded to be among the very best lightweights in the business, and Strikeforce is aiming to bring him stateside in early 2010. “He’s fought... [Read More...]

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Trading One Mistake For Another: Attempting to make sense of the Strikeforce championship dilemma

Saturday night’s “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” event will correct one mistake while making another. On one hand, Jakes Shields and Jason “Mayhem” Miller will square off for the long-undefended and recently vacated middleweight belt. On the other, light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi will face Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou in a non-title bout. I’m sure the decision to take Mousasi’s... [Read More...]

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Evangelista and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos return to action in December for Strikeforce

Both Evangelista and Cristiane Santos will be making their return to action in December, as both husband and wife are expected to compete on the same card. While nothing has been made official at this time, rumors place the event on December 19 from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Husband to current Strikeforce 145 pound female champion and feared knockout artist in his own respect, Evangelista... [Read More...]

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Marius Zaromskis inks deal with Strikeforce

170 pound wrecking machine Marius Zaromskis has recently inked a multi-fight agreement with Strikeforce. The news of the signing was recently confirmed through a report on Sherdog.com. Th DREAM welterweight champion could reportedly make his debut with Strikeforce as soon as December 19 at an event expected to take place from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. It appears as though the contract... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Lyle Beerbohm Re-Signs With Strikeforce

The Strikeforce lightweight division just got that much deeper, for that much longer, as undefeated lightweight smashing machine Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm has recently re-inked an extensive contract with the increasingly talent stacked promotion. . FiveOuncesofPain.com was able to learn of the signing through sources close to the situation. Stretching two years in length, the contract... [Read More...]

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Jeff Curran signs with Strikeforce; Debut set for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers”

Former WEC bantamweight and featherweight, Jeff Curran, has recently inked a deal with Strikeforce. Curran broke the news on Facebook, also confirming November 7 as the date for his promotional debut. “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” is set to take place from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL., just outside of Chicago. Curran will be looking to place himself back inside the winners... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Roger Bowling Signs With Strikeforce

Undefeated welterweight wrecking machine “Relentless” Roger Bowling has become the latest in a wave of cream of the crop prospect signings from Strikeforce. FiveOuncesofPain.com recently received news of the signing through sources close to the situation. Sporting an unblemished record of 6-0, Bowling has yet to see the judges scorecards in his professional career, finishing four of his... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley in talks with Strikeforce

The former WWE pro wrestler turned fighter, Bobby Lashley, is reportedly in negotiations with Strikeforce. According to a recent report on MMAFanhouse.com, Lashley is currently in talks with the San Jose based organization. Rumors of late have Lashley fighting for Strikeforce as early as the scheduled November 7 card featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers, but nothing has been confirmed as of... [Read More...]

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Roger Gracie hints at possible November 20 Strikeforce card

While there is no news currently available that a Strikeforce event may be in the works for November 20, recently signed heavyweight Roger Gracie may have let the cat out of the bag. In a recent interview with Tatame.com the decorated Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu black belt had this to say, “I have plans to fight, maybe on November 20. I still don’t have an opponent, but if my knee is good and I could... [Read More...]

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Herschel Walker: ‘I will go in there and test myself against any 20 year old’

A living legend of the gridiron, Herschel Walker was a phenomenal athlete both during college football where he was awarded with the Heisman Trophy, and as a professional where he earned Pro-Bowl honors on two separate occasions. However, anyone familiar with Walker’s history as a commentator during the old school Tough Man Championships would know of Herschel’s longstanding interest in... [Read More...]

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Herschel Walker signs contract with Strikeforce

Former Pro-Bowl NFL running back Herschel Walker is the newest addition to the Strikeforce heavyweight roster. The forty-seven year old former Heisman Trophy winner is currently a sixth degree black belt in Taekwondo. According to a recent report at MMAFanhouse.com, Walker has recently inked a deal with the organization and will begin training at the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California. “This... [Read More...]

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Antwain Britt inks deal with Strikeforce

Light-heavyweight up and comer Antwain Britt has recently signed on to compete with Strikeforce. The news of Britt’s signing was first reported by curtisandkyle.com, and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the agreement through sources close to the fighter. Known as a crowd-pleasing knockout artist, Britt has put together an impressive record of 7-2 during his time in mixed martial arts,... [Read More...]

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Daniel Cormier close to signing eight-fight deal with Strikeforce

Former Olympic superstar wrestler and freak athlete Daniel Cormier is reportedly close to signing and eight-fight deal with Strikeforce that would kick his fighting career off with a bang. FiveOuncesOfPain.com recently learned of the possible agreement through sources close to the situation. However, when 5 Oz’s contacted parties close to Cormier’s management they could neither deny or... [Read More...]

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The Potential Depth Of The Strikeforce Heavyweight Division

With the recent announcement of a partnership between Strikeforce and DREAM, and an obvious alliance with M-1 Global and their branch of fighters, it got me to thinking about the possible talent pool from all of these combined promotions. Most specifically in the Strikeforce heavyweight division. A division which has fallen under a great deal of scepticism in recent weeks since the announcement of... [Read More...]

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Strikeforce Champion or Aspiring Kickboxer: What’s really going on with Alistair Overeem?

As we rapidly approach the two year anniversary of the Strikeforce heavyweight championship having not been defended, current title-holder Alistair Overeem has recently been announced to compete in a K-1 (kickboxing) event in September, with the possibility of a second in December. K-1 recently announced Overeem as on of the contestants in the K-1 2009 World Grand Prix Final 16. He will face off with... [Read More...]

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Brett Rogers: ‘I’m going to knock [Fedor] out’

Since the announcement of the Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers fight in Strikeforce, a buzz has swept throughout the MMA community, as it seems like many believe Fedor is going to win easily. Just don’t tell Brett Rogers that. Never short on confidence, Rogers recently spoke with MMAFanhouse.com, and has already envisioned himself as the man to beat Emelianenko. When asked how he expected the fight... [Read More...]

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From Russia With Love: Fedor in NYC Photo Gallery

Fedor Emelianenko was on location in New York City on Wednesday where hundreds of rabid and adoring fans had the opportunity to see the man many claim to be the best fighter in the world today. The appearance comes on the same day that Showtime made Brett Rogers official as his first opponent with Strikeforce. Also in attendance were Strikeforce President Scott Coker, and M-1 Global President Vadim... [Read More...]

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Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers set for Strikeforce

It’s official, Fedor Emelianenko will face off with undefeated knockout artist Brett Rogers in his Strikeforce debut. The news was recently confirmed through Showtime, and although no location or exact date has been pinned down at this time the bout is expected to take place during an event in Fall. The bout will be Fedor’s first since knocking Andrei Arlovski senseless during “Affliction:... [Read More...]

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