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UFC Purchasing Strikeforce Was An Inevitable MMA Merger

Published: March 13, 2011

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Although the announcement was a mild surprise, the purchase of Strikeforce by Zuffa, LLC (the parent company of the UFC) is hardly a shock. Perhaps the timing seems a little odd, with Strikeforce trying to create a buzz with their Grand Prox Heavyweight Tournament that began last month in New Jersey. But when one factors [...]

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Breaking News: Fedor Emalienenko To Retire From MMA

Published: February 13, 2011

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Following a brutal beating at the hands of Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, mixed martial arts legend Fedor Emalienenko appears ready to say goodbye to the sport that made him famous worldwide. Through his interpreter, he said that “maybe it’s time…if it’s God’s will” in response to Gus Johnson’s question if this was his last fight. Amongst [...]

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Fedor Returns in STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix: Heavyweight Tournament Feb. 12 on SHOWTIME

Published: January 15, 2011

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World championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotions STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL, in association with premium television network SHOWTIME have signed a new, multi-year agreement to co-promote events headlined by the MMA legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-2, 1 NC). In addition, STRIKEFORCE has assembled eight of the world’s top ranked heavyweights to compete in [...]

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Shane Del Rosario vs. Lolohea Mahe In Strikeforce Challengers Main Event In Everett, Washington July 23

Published: July 23, 2010

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Undefeated heavyweight prospect Shane Del Rosario (9-0) will attempt to extend his unblemished streak when he faces fellow heavy hitter Lolohea Mahe (4-1-1) in the main event of a STRIKEFORCE Challengers Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight card at Comcast Arena at Everett, live on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast), on [...]

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“Re-Energized” Cory Devela To Face Hard-Hitting Bobby Voelker In Everett, Wash. July 23rd

Published: July 3, 2010

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Cory Devela (9-4) has helped nurse his girlfriend back to health after she endured an arduous battle with cancer.  Now, the 25-year-old Bonney Lake, Wash. resident known as “The One,” will set out to reestablish himself as a force in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) when he faces off with hard-hitting Bobby Voelker [...]

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Fedor Returns: Will Face Fabricio Werdum Live On Showtime From San Jose, Calif. June 26

Published: June 24, 2010

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After months of anticipation, the world’s No. 1 heavyweight and pound-for-pound Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-1), will make his eagerly awaited return to the cage to face two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and top-ranked superstar Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (13-4) in a STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL co-promoted event at [...]

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KJ Noons Will Clash With Conor “Hurricane” Heun In Strikeforce At Nokia Theatre Weds, June 16

Published: June 11, 2010

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An excellent lightweight (155 pounds) scrap between former world champion KJ Noons (8-2) of San Diego, Calif., and Conor “The Hurricane” Heun (8-3) of Hollywood, Calif., by way of Boulder, Colo., will round out the televised portion of fights on SHOWTIME® when STRIKEFORCE steamrolls into Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Wednesday, June 16. The first-ever [...]

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Shine Int’l and Tiger Gate To Launch Strikeforce On KIX Action Channel In Asia

Published: April 23, 2010

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Shine International today announced it has sold Pan-Asian rights for STRIKEFORCE®, one of the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions, to Tiger Gate Entertainment. The Lionsgate and Saban Capital-owned broadcaster will launch the show via its KIX action channel across Asian territories, including, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and India. The [...]

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Tyron Woodley, Kerry Vera Highlight StrikeForce Challengers

Published: November 23, 2009

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In an explosive performance, top welterweight (170 pounds) prospect Tyron “T-Wood” Woodley extended his perfect record to 5-0 by submitting battle tested Rudy Bears (13-6) with an arm triangle choke in the first round (2:52), live on SHOWTIME, Friday night in the main event of the STRIKEFORCE Challengers mixed martial arts (MMA) telecast from Memorial [...]

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FIGHT CAMP 360: Fedor vs. Rogers – Premieres on Showtime Nov. 3

Published: November 2, 2009

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In the wake of the critically acclaimed debut of FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic, SHOWTIME Sports® turns the spotlight to mixed martial arts with FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers. FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers will feature unrestricted access to one of the most enigmatic professional athletes of today, [...]

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