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Fedor Returns at StrikeForce Event on June 26; UFC Lesnar Fight in Doubt

Published: May 4, 2010

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Everything seemed to be in line for a heavyweight superfight between Fedor Emelianeko and Brock Lesnar. Both Dana White and Joe Rogan of the UFC have been dropping enough hints and straight out statements to make this more than just a sports bar rumor. When MuscleSport Mag contacted StrikeForce for a follow-up to our story [...]

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Strikeforce Challengers Hits San Jose On February 26

Published: February 28, 2010

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World championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE will return to its roots when it brings its Challengers fight series to The Civic Auditorium in San Jose, California on Friday, February 26.  Topping the card will be a middleweight (185 pounds) contest between wrestling powerhouse Trevor Prangley (22-5) and Karl Amoussou (11-2-1). Undefeated power puncher [...]

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EA Sports Online To Stream Strikeforce MMA Bout Live This Saturday

Published: January 28, 2010

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For the first time in history, Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) will offer live mixed martial arts (MMA) fight action online with a free of charge stream of the highly anticipated STRIKEFORCE welterweight (170 pounds) matchup between wrestling powerhouses Joe “Diesel” Riggs (32-10) and Jay “The Thoroughbred” Hieron (18-4) from BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida [...]

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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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Shine International Pins Down Strikeforce Int’l TV Distribution Deal

Published: November 25, 2009

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Shine International has signed a global distribution deal with STRIKEFORCE, one of the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions, to sell its entire library of television programming, including more than 70 hours of content, to international markets. “Mixed martial arts is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic and popular sports in the world. [...]

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Herschel Walker on ESPN2′s “First Take” 9/29

Published: September 28, 2009

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On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 11:20 a.m. ET/8:20 a.m. PT on ESPN2′s “First Take,”  Herschel Walker will discuss his recent signing with STRIKEFORCE® and his upcoming MMA training camp at world renowned American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) gym in San Jose, California. The 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and two-time Pro Bowl competitor will soon embark on a 12-week [...]

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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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