Cung Le Talks Split From AKA And More In FOX 7 Q & A
American Kickboxing Academy owner and head trainer, Javier Mendez, cannot be happy about having another UFC level fighter leave and criticize the coaching. First Josh Koscheck left, and had a ton of harsh words to say about Javier specifically, and now Cung Le. Cung seemed much more civil about the break up though that could be credited to his personality as opposed to Koscheck’s...
Scott Coker And Cung Le Post Fight With Josh Thompson
Strikeforce fighters have been killing it since merging with the UFC and here are two of the organizations most popular fighters with old Strikeforce owner and founder Scott Coker. Cung Le and Josh Thompson are also teammates at San Jose based American Kickboxing Academy, and one of the best gyms in the country. Who do you guys think will be the first fighter who came over from...
UFC on FOX 7 – UFC vs. Strikeforce who wins?
It was bound to happen, and it finally will. Once upon a time, Strikeforce stood alone, as
the second largest Mixed Marital Arts promotion in the USA, and time
and again put on exciting, star studded cards.
Then, Zuffaback (obvious Ryback tie in) started chanting “Feed Me More”
and they ate their competition.
Since that time, Strikeforce ran under the Zuffa umbrella...
Ariel Helwani Goes Kaepernicking With Fighters
UFC reporter Ariel Helwani was getting the fighters picks on Super Bowl XLVII and a Kaepernicking contest broke out. S/O to Ariel Helwani for the great video. Of course Scott Coker was the clear winner.
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Showtime Makes Retrospective Video on Strikeforce
It all started March 10th, 2006 with “Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie” and ended this past Saturday with “Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.”
During those six years, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker (Pictured) accomplished things nobody dreamed he could. Coker took an up-start mixed martial arts promotion from nothing and transformed it into the biggest rival the UFC has...
Video: Scott Coker recaps final Strikeforce event
Last night was the final curtain call for the Strikeforce organization.
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker spoke with Ariel Helwani following the final event and recapped the nights happenings.
Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine went down from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and saw Tarec Saffiedine upset Nate Marquardt in the main event to be crowned the Strikeforce...
Death of Strikeforce quickly strengthens UFC roster, adds much-needed depth
The demise of Strikeforce has been a long time coming, but in just a few days it will finally become a reality.
On Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, the promotion that Scott Coker started in 1986 as a kickboxing venture and that later turned into the No. 2 MMA promotion in the world will finally close down its doors after it holds its last event, Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.
After...
Lorenz Larkin vs. Jacare Souza scheduled for Strikeforce card in January
by Petey Jones After the confusion that was Lorenz Larkin Vs. Luke Rockhold for the Strikeforce middleweight belt (which we detailed in length with Luke himself), it looks like Scott Coker has finally found an opponent for Larkin and it’s none other than former middleweight champ Jacare Souza. This will only be Larkin’s second fight [...]
Strikeforce cancels their second consecutive fight card
Someone get this guy a fight. Quick!
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced today what many had been expecting to hear. The card Strikeforce had planned for November 3rd in Oklahoma City had indeed been canceled.
Frank Mir was set to make his DC one-shot against the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion. Luck Rockhold would close out 2012 by attempting to make it three...
Strikeforce announces cancellation of Saturday’s event in Sacramento
Las Vegas, Nevada – STRIKEFORCE announced this evening that its event planned for Saturday, Sept. 29 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, Calif. has been cancelled. STRIKEFORCE lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, who was set to defend his title against Pat Healy, sustained an injury in training that forced his withdrawal from the card.
Without the Melendez-Healy title...
Scott Coker Showing No Urgency in Arranging Rousey vs. Cyborg Superfight
Now that Strikeforce bantamweight queen Ronda Rousey has her first title defense tucked under her bling-bling belt, Rousey wants to arrange a blockbuster bout against Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos. However, it appears the former featherweight champ might not be willing to shed the 10 pounds Rousey is demanding her to.
The man who has the power to arrange the tango – or might...
Ronda Rousey: Cris ‘Cyborg’ Santos Needs Me More Than I Need Her
After posting her first successful title defense, Ronda Rousey (Pictured) identified her next mark and made her intentions known. Former Strikeforce featherweight champ Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos now sits atop Rousey’s hit list, actually, by the way the “Rowdy” one was talking about Cyborg at the post-fight press conference, she’s had her sights set on the suspended...
Rounda Rousey: The face of women's MMA
Ronda Rousey's list of accomplishments includes an Olympic bronze medal, the Strikeforce women's bantamweight belt and, maybe just as noteworthy, changing one man's opinion when it comes to female competitors mixed martial arts.
At least, in one narrow sense.
"If there is one girl who could be in the UFC over the next 10 years, I'd have to say Ronda,"...
Ronda Rousey Not Interested in Discussing Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos Superfight
Although Strikeforce bantamweight queen Ronda Rousey (Pictured) is preparing to make her first title defense when she meets Sarah Kaufman in Southern Cali, it seems the only female fight anyone is interested in would involve the “Rowdy” one and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos.
The scrap is certainly on Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker’s mind. However, Cyborg is currently shelved...
Pat Healy Will Likely Get Strikeforce Champ Gilbert Melendez
Over the weekend, the rumor mill had suggested a fourth tango between Strikeforce lightweight king Gilbert Melendez (Pictured) and Josh Thomson was in the works. Thankfully, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker quickly killed that chatter on Saturday night by claiming Pat Healy likely punched his top contender ticket by beating DEEP champion Mizuto Hirota.
“Healy definitely increased his...
‘Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy’ Post-Fight Press Conference Video
Unlike with big brother UFC, Strikeforce doesn’t offer a live stream of their post-fight press conferences. The good news for fanboys anxiously awaiting its arrival, the promotion finally released the footage Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure.
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker (Pictured), middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, freshly-minted welterweight champ Nate Marquardt and...
Former WWE Champion Dave Bautista makes MMA debut
In North America, only a handful of former professional wrestling stars have tested the waters in mixed martial arts but it seems there will be another to the list.
Dave Bautista had a memorable run with WWE beginning in their developmental territory in the early shades of this millennium before becoming a big-time player in the organization winning six world titles in his run...
‘Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman’ CONFIRMED for August 18th in San Diego
As expected, Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey (Pictured) will make her first title defense when she meets Sarah Kaufman on August 18th. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker confirmed the shootout during Tuesday’s conference call.
Rousey captured the 135-pound crown by submitting Miesha Tate in the opening round of their heavily-hyped grudge match. The “Rowdy” one is...
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy conference call highlights
Strikeforce held a media conference call on Tuesday to hype up Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy which is set to invade the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon on July 14.
On the call was Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, as well as main card fighters Luke Rockhold, Tim Kennedy, Tyron Woodley and Nate Marquardt.
Full highlights from the Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy conference...
Rafael ‘Feijao’ Cavalcante Latest Strikeforce Fighter to Fail Drug Test
On Friday evening, California State Athletic Commission executive officer George Dodd informed MMAFighting that Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante (Pictured) is now the second former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion to flunk a drug screening in the past six months.
Although Dodd wasn’t able to confirm what substance Feijao tested positive for, he acknowledged the CSAC did...
Rafael ‘Feijao’ Cavalcante and Gegard Mousasi Likely for Vacant Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Title
Strikeforce is taking significant steps toward becoming whole once again. Just hours after announcing Nate Marquardt and Tyron Woodley would battle for their vacant welterweight title, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker reported the company is close to completing the final piece to their champion puzzle.
Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante’s (Pictured) 33-second disposal of Mike Kyle on Saturday...
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final: Pre-fight Press Conference Highlight Video
The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final will finally come to a conclusion on Saturday night as the veteran Josh Barnett squares off against the undefeated Daniel Cormier. In addition, lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez will put his title on the line against Josh Thomson in the third meeting between the rivals. Those fighters along with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker addressed...
Rockhold to defend Strikeforce title
It's been a long time coming, but Luke Rockhold finally has his fight against Tim Kennedy.
The two highly regarded middleweights will meet on July 14 on a Strikeforce card in Portland, Ore., when Rockhold defends his 185-pound title. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker on Thursday announced the card during a media call promoting next week's Strikeforce heavyweight tournament finals...
Scott Coker: Strikeforce Will Be on Showtime for Many Years to Come
Although it took Strikeforce several grueling months to iron out an extension with Showtime, which merely resulted in a guaranteed eight-event, 12-month agreement, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker (Pictured) believes his partnership with their longtime broadcast buddies will last far beyond this December’s deadline.
Many believe Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the UFC and Strikeforce...
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