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Meet the MMA Fighters of Strikeforce

By Michael Afromowitz / March 11, 2009

Meet the MMA Fighters of Strikeforce Shamrock, Diaz, Shields and Lawler and many more at the Kickoff Press Conference in Hollywood, CA This Thursday, March 12 at noon. Avalon Hollywood (1735 N Vine St. Hollywood)

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Thomson-Melendez Rematch Set For April 11th Strikeforce

By Michael Afromowitz / March 2, 2009

THOMSON-MELENDEZ CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH SET FOR APRIL 11TH STRIKEFORCE Lightweight Title Fight Precedes Shamrock vs. Diaz Main Event; Live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT)From the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. NEW YORK (Feb. 27, 2009)—Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson (16-2) and top challenger “El Nino” Gilbert Melendez (14-2) will revisit their classic, […]

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Strikeforce Inks Deal With Pro Elite

By Michael Afromowitz / February 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA. — In a transaction signaling the dawn of a new era in the world’s fastest growing sport, world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) organization Strikeforce®, has acquired certain fighter contracts from ProElite, Inc, the parent company of former Strikeforce ® co-promoter, Elite Xtreme Combat (EliteXC). Strikeforce® also acquired other specific assets of […]

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Jorge Gurgel Signs With Strikeforce

By Michael Afromowitz / November 28, 2008

SAN JOSE, CA—Lightweight (155 lb. limit) fan favorite and seven-time UFC veteran, Jorge Gurgel (12-5), has signed an exclusive agreement to compete for world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) fight promotion, Strikeforce. “I am excited. To me, this is like a new start. I’m coming in fresh. I’m re-motivated and excited to mix things up […]

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Strikeforce “Greatest Knockouts” Premieres On NBC Saturday

By Michael Afromowitz / November 28, 2008

Strikeforce “Greatest Knockouts” Premieres On NBC Saturday SAN JOSE, Calif. —A special 30 minute episode featuring a collection of the 10 greatest knockouts in Strikeforce mixed martial arts (MMA) history will premiere on NBC Saturday night. The all-new “Strikeforce on NBC” episode will showcase the handiwork of some of Strikeforce’s most lethal competitors, including reigning […]

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Strikeforce “Destruction” Weigh In Results

By Michael Afromowitz / November 21, 2008

OTM will be there with a live play by play and fighter reactions and interviews!Strikeforce “Destruction:” Weigh In Results San Jose, CA. —Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith (13-5) weighed in at 185 ½ lbs. and his opponent, Terry Martin (18-5), tipped the scales at 186 lbs. one day before their meeting at Strikeforce “Destruction,” the […]

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Smith and Martin To Slug It Out At “Destruction”

By Michael Afromowitz / November 17, 2008

Smith and Martin Ready To Slug It Out At “Destruction” SAN JOSE, Calif. — A showdown between hard hitting middleweights (185 lb. limit) Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith (13-5) and Terry Martin (18-5) has been added to Strikeforce “Destruction,” the star-studded mixed martial arts (MMA) fight card that will unfold at San Jose’s HP Pavilion […]

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Broken Toe Outs Thomson; Ludwig Mans Up For Edwards

By Michael Afromowitz / November 13, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A broken toe will sideline Strikeforce World Lightweight (155 lb. limit) Champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson from his scheduled title defense against Yves Edwards (34-14-1) in the main event of Strikeforce “Destruction” at San Jose’s HP Pavilion on Friday, November 21st. World Muay Thai champion and mixed martial arts (MMA) knockout […]

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Couture To Make Strikeforce Debut Nov. 21

By Michael Afromowitz / November 4, 2008

AN JOSE, Calif. — Kim Couture, wife of mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Randy “The Natural” Couture, will make her Strikeforce MMA cage fighting debut against Lina Kvokov in a 130 lb. limit contest at San Jose’s HP Pavilion on Friday, November 21st. The 32-year-old Couture recently reaffirmed her commitment to becoming a pioneer of […]

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