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Bang” Battles Berger At “Strikeforce At The Dome”

By Michael Afromowitz / January 29, 2008

TACOMA, WA.—In a classic clash of styles, World Muay Thai Champion, Duane “Bang” Ludwig (16-7), will be challenged by the ground fighting expertise of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ace, Steve “The Red Nosed Pit Bull” Berger (20-17-2), in a 170 lb. limit matchup during “Strikeforce At The Dome” at Tacoma, Washington’s Tacoma Dome on Saturday, February […]

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‘Giant’ Steps Toward “The Beast” At Strikeforce

By Michael Afromowitz / January 22, 2008

‘Giant’ Steps Towards “The Beast” TACOMA, WA.—Nearly 700 lbs. of human flesh will collide in the cage when 6’11” K-1 kickboxing star and undefeated professional boxer Jan “The Giant” Nortje (25-17) meets former University of Washington football standout and NFL lineman turned martial arts fighting sensation, Bob “The Beast” Sapp (8-2-1), in the main event […]

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Frank Shamrock vs. Cung Le – March 29th

By Michael Afromowitz / January 17, 2008

LONG-AWAITED FRANK SHAMROCK-CUNG LE FIGHT SET FOR MARCH 29 AT HP PAVILION IN SAN JOSE, CALIF. Tickets Go On Sale This Saturday, Jan. 19 SAN JOSE, Calif. — After months of circling around each other, world champions and Bay Area rivals, Frank Shamrock (23-8-1) and undefeated Cung Le (21-0), will finally face off in the […]

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Strikeforce At The Dome: Sapp Returns, Smith Faces Roufus

By Michael Afromowitz / December 13, 2007

TACOMA, WA.—Former University of Washington football star and NFL lineman turned martial arts fighting sensation, Bob “The Beast” Sapp (8-2-1), will make his highly-anticipated return to the fight world when he headlines Strikeforce’s debut mixed martial arts event at Tacoma Dome on Saturday, February 23rd. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion and K-1 North America king, Maurice […]

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Strikeforce To Stream Live On Yahoo! Sports

By Michael Afromowitz / November 15, 2007

STRIKEFORCE MMA TO STREAM LIVE ON YAHOO! SPORTS Available to internet users outside of Northern California November 13, 2007; San Jose, CA….Following the smash success of its live stream from the world-famous Playboy Mansion, Strikeforce will again deliver to fans around the globe, world championship mixed martial arts action, LIVE on Yahoo! Sports (www.sports.yahoo.com), from […]

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LOTTERY TO DECIDE MIDDLEWEIGHT TOURNEY BRACKETS

By Michael Afromowitz / November 13, 2007

LOTTERY TO DECIDE MIDDLEWEIGHT TOURNEY BRACKETS November 12, 2007; San Jose, CA…. A lottery ball drawing, which will take place immediately following the fighter weigh-ins at the HP Pavilion’s The Grill restaurant on Thursday, the eve of Strikeforce’s mixed martial arts mega-card, will determine the tournament brackets for Friday’s historic, four-man middleweight (185 lb. limit) […]

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Cung Le To Be ‘Squeeze’-d In San Jose

By Michael Afromowitz / November 5, 2007

November 4, 2007; San Jose, CA….Unbeaten world kickboxing champion and mixed martial artist Cung Le (20-0) will make his highly-anticipated return to the cage for a middleweight (185 lb. limit) showdown with The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 star Sam “The Squeeze” Morgan (19-8) during the Strikeforce “Four Men Enter, One Man Survives” mixed martial arts […]

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World Kickboxing Champ Set For MMA Debut

By Michael Afromowitz / October 30, 2007

WORLD KICKBOXING CHAMP SET FOR MMA DEBUT AT STRIKEFORCE October 29, 2007; San Jose, CA….Undefeated World Light Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion Brian “The Mad Stork” Schwartz (18-0) will step in the cage for the first time in his 16-year professional fighting career to face Lemont Davis (8-4) in a 175 lb. limit matchup during the Strikeforce […]

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Four Men Enter, One Man Survives In San Jose

By Michael Afromowitz / October 19, 2007

STRIKEFORCE “FOUR MEN ENTER, ONE MAN SURVIVES” IN SAN JOSE NOV 16TH October 17, 2007; San Jose, CA….Mixed martial arts star Falaniko “Niko” Vitale (24-7) and has been the first combatant selected to throw down in a four-man, single-elimination middleweight (185 lb. limit) tournament that will headline Strikeforce’s highly-anticipated return to San Jose, California’s HP […]

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