MMA fans will get their first real taste of Strikeforce vs. UFC fights this April…and it will be completely free. The UFC on FOX 7 broadcast will be headlined by two big fights featuring former Strikeforce champions making their UFC debuts.
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Cormier vs. Mir tapped to co-headline UFC on FOX 7
Daniel Cormier (11-0 MMA, UFC Debut) will get his wish. Or at least one half of it. Following his obliteration of Dion Staring at 'Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' the undefeated Strikeforce Heavyweight called out two fighters.
The first was Frank Mir (16-6 MMA, 14-6 UFC), a man whom he was originally supposed to take on under the Strikeforce banner last November...
Henderson vs. Melendez, Mir vs. Cormier CONFIRMED for ‘UFC on FOX 7′
Well, that didn’t take long. Just three days after Strikeforce closed its doors, the promotion’s two biggest male superstars have been issued their first UFC assignments.
If you’ve kept close tabs on the rumor mill, neither of the bouts should come as a surprise. As expected, now-former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez (Pictured) will get an immediate title...
Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez confirmed to headline UFC on FOX 7
El Niño will finally get his UFC title shot after years of being stuck on Strikeforce Island One of the recent subjects being discussed around the proverbial MMA campfire has been about a certain rumor. UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose could very well feature a title bout between 2-time defending Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and the final Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert...
Ben Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez set for UFC on FOX 7
UFC officials announced today that current UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson will defend his title against Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez at UFC on FOX 7. UFC on FOX 7 takes place April 20 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA. The bout will serve as the main event for UFC on FOX 7. “I am [...]
Henderson Versus Melendez Official
UFC on FOX 7 now has an official main event. Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight belt against Gilbert Melendez, the last Strikeforce lightweight champ. Many fans have been waiting for that fight to go down and now they have a date, April 20th. Also added to that card will be the Strikeforce heavyweight GP [...]
Weekend in Violence 3 Stars: Saffiedine, Cormier, 'Jacare' send Strikeforce out with style
Saturday night would be the final time we would see fighters don those famous red and blue Strikeforce 8 oz. gloves. Oklahoma City, not San Jose where the company was based and saw most of it's memorable moments, would be the setting for the final show in Strikeforce history.
While the promotion didn't exactly go out with a bang, it was a very stellar card from top to bottom...
Henderson vs. Melendez and Cormier vs. Mir official for UFC on FOX 7
It’s official, Strikeforce standouts Daniel Cormier and Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez will make the move to the UFC. Both men asked to fight certain opponents and their wishes were granted. Melendez will take on Benson Henderson for the UFC lightweight championship and Daniel Cormier will battle former Heavyweight Champ Frank Mir.
UFC Officials announced the two match-ups...
Frank Mir Believes He Is An “Excellent Test” For Cormier, Looking Forward To Welcoming Him To The UFC
Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir is generally used to being called out by ambitious heavyweight fighters. His crisp striking and ruthless submission game make him a noticeable target for any heavyweight interested in making a name for themselves or working their way into the upper echelon of the division. The latest heavyweight to campaign for an opportunity against Mir...
News: Henderson/Melendez & Cormier/Mir Set For UFC on FOX 7 In San Jose
The UFC has announced that two of the biggest names in Strikeforce history will take part in the UFC on FOX 7 card scheduled for Saturday, April 20th in San Jose, California. The news was made official on the UFC’s official website.
Headlining the card will be UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson defending his lightweight title for the third time when he takes on Strikeforce’s...
Frank Mir “Cain Velasquez showed that Junior Dos Santos has no ground defense”
Speaking in the third person, this is something that Big Willy does not do because, well honestly – Big Willy has no reason to do this. One person that does and does it well is, The Rock. The Rock can do that because he is the great one and will layeth the smacketh down on [...]
Laid to Rest: A Strikeforce Video Retrospective
Since only a handful of people actually tuned into 'Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' this past Saturday night, SHOsports has decided to post this retrospective narrated by the great Mauro Ranallo. And it's worth checking out. Unfortunately, now all we have to look forward to is a bunch of #StrikeforceNeverDie posts on our Twitter timelines every time a former roster...
UFC On Fox 7 Will Feature Strikforce Champions
UFC on Fox 7 has already pitted Strikeforce Champion Gilbert Melendez against UFC Champion Benson Henderson. This should finally put to rest who the best 155lb fighter in the world is. Now, they have added Strikeforce Champion Daniel Cormier against HW Gatekeeper, Frank Mir. Cormier is trying to make statements and big fights, but Mir is likely to (as Joe Rogan likes to say...
Daniel Cormier on Frank Mir: "He really doesn't wanna piss me off."
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir criticizes Daniel Cormier performance against Dion Staring at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine. Cormier, who dominated Staring from the get go, and...
Jake Shields to be key part of Nick Diaz's training camp for Georges St. Pierre fight
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez explains the key role current UFC middleweight Jake Shields will play in Nick Diaz's training camp to prepare for Georges St. Pierre at UFC...
Video: Strikeforce – A Retrospective for MMA Fans
Take a look back at the most unforgettable moments of Strikeforce on Showtime featuring some of the biggest names in MMA: Frank Shamrock, Nick Diaz, Gilbert Melendez, Cung Le, Fedor Emelianenko, Gina Carano, Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, and more!
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