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Dan Henderson Makes Huge Return to UFC

Published: November 23, 2011

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If we’re going by the usual order of the fight universe, at 41 years old, Dan Henderson should probably be either on the tail end of a lengthy losing streak or already retired. Instead, the ageless wonder is still fighting at a high level, is coming off a first round knockout of Fedor Emelianenko, and will be [...]

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FUEL TV Expands Shark Fights Partnership

Published: May 29, 2011

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Network Adds Six More 2011 Events LOS ANGELES, CA and AMARILLO, TX – FUEL TV (www.fuel.tv), Fox Sports Media Group’s dynamic entertainment and sports network for young males, and Texas-based mixed martial arts promotion company Shark Fights announces an expanded television agreement that adds six upcoming Shark Fights events in 2011, starting with Shark Fights [...]

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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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Justin Wilcox vs. Rodrigo Damm in STRIKEFORCE Challengers Main Event April 1 In Stockton, Calif.

Published: March 8, 2011

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Former bodybuilder and NCAA wrestler Justin Wilcox will face former world title challenger Rodrigo Damm in the main event of a STRIKEFORCE Challengers Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight card presented by Rockstar Energy Drink at Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif., on Friday, April 1, live on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West [...]

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STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Continues 6/18, World Championship Doubleheader Announced For 4/9

Published: March 2, 2011

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The STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix — Heavyweight Tournament will continue on Saturday, June 18 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, LIVE on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). The date originally reserved for continuation of the three-stage, single-elimination tournament comprised of eight of the world’s top heavyweights, April 9, will now [...]

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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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UFC/StrikeForce/IFL Veteran Niko Vitale Drops Down To Welterweight Division

Published: December 3, 2010

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After more than a decade in mixed martial arts, veteran fighter Falaniko “Niko” Vitale(28-9; 16 submissions, 8 T/KOs) is ready to make one more run at a world championship. In order to do this, the Hawaiian warrior is planning on dropping weight for the first time in his career to compete in the 170-pound welterweight division. [...]

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Ryan Couture, Son of Randy, Out of Nov. 19 MMA Strikeforce Challengers Fight

Published: November 1, 2010

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Unbeaten Ryan Couture (1-0) has been forced to withdraw from the  STRIKEFORCE Challengers  event Friday, Nov. 19, at Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Miss., due to a staph infection, STRIKEFORCE announced today. The son of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legend, Randy Couture, is expected be sidelined for three to four weeks. The 28-year-old Couture, a [...]

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Paul Daley To Face Scott Smith At Strikeforce In St. Louis On Dec. 4

Published: October 4, 2010

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Two fighters who loathe decisions will collide when recent STRIKEFORCE signee Paul “Semtex” Daley (25-9-2) of Nottingham, England, meets power puncher Scott “Hands Of Steel’ Smith (17-7, 1 NC) of Elk Grove, Calif., in a featured welterweight (170 pounds) bout on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. [...]

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The Long-Awaited Rematch: KJ Noons vs. Nick Diaz Set For Strikeforce In San Jose Oct. 9

Published: September 22, 2010

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A grudge rematch that fans, media, and the confident fighters themselves have been clamoring for since the first fight ended in bloody controversy nearly three years ago, will take place on Saturday, October 9, when KJ Noons (9-1), fresh off a knockout victory last Saturday, challenges STRIKEFORCE World Welterweight (170 pounds) Champion Nick Diaz (22-7, [...]

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