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Masvidal Defeats Former EliteXC Champ Noons at “Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum”

Published: June 24, 2011

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Long considered one of the elite prospects in mixed martial arts, Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal is now ready to prove that he is one of the sport’s best lightweights period, and he went a long way to proving that last night when he took out former EliteXC lightweight champion K.J. Noons at “Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum.” [...]

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World Champ Gilbert Melendez Signs New Multi-Year Agreement with Strikeforce

Published: February 7, 2011

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Two-time STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion (155 pounds), Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (18-2), has signed a new, multi-year agreement with the San Jose, Calif. based world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion. “STRIKEFORCE is my home, they’ve always been like family to me and I’m looking forward to continuing my career with them,” said the talented, [...]

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K.J. Noons Signs With Strikeforce

Published: December 26, 2009

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Former lightweight champion K.J. Noons (6-1) has signed a multi-fight agreement with world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE and will make his long-awaited return to the cage at a date to be determined soon. Noons’ STRIKEFORCE debut will be his first MMA start since June 14, 2008 when he reeled off his third [...]

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Herschel Walker, Nick Diaz, Cris Cyborg In Strikeforce Action Jan. 30

Published: December 7, 2009

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Just months after the stunning announcement that he would try his hand at mixed martial arts (MMA), NFL and NCAA football legend, Herschel Walker, will make his highly-anticipated STRIKEFORCE MMA debut at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday, January 30.  Superstar Nick Diaz and STRIKEFORCE world 145-pound women’s champion Cris Cyborg will co-headline a [...]

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Two of the World’s Best Grapplers Battle for MMA Supremacy – Nov. 14

Published: November 9, 2009

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On November 14, UFC veteran and world jiu-jitsu champion Alberto Crane is scheduled to fight fellow world class jiu-jitsu player Wander Braga at the CALLED OUT MMA II event being held at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. “He’s (Braga) a tough guy.  His record [16-1] speaks for itself.  I expect a tough fight, but I’ve been training harder [...]

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Herschel Walker Signs With Strikeforce; Football Legend Headed To MMA Training Camp

Published: September 21, 2009

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Former NFL and NCAA football superstar Herschel Walker will enter a new chapter in his career as a professional athlete when he makes his debut as a heavyweight in the world’s fastest growing sport – mixed martial arts (MMA) – as part of a multi-fight contract he has signed with world championship promotion STRIKEFORCE. The [...]

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