Archive for ‘Strikeforce’ Stories
Nick Diaz defends Strikeforce welterweight
belt against KJ Noons on Oct. 9
Aug 25, 2010 | by MattE | No Comments
In a highly anticipated grudge match, Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz will defend his title against KJ Noons, the promotion announced Wednesday.
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Strikeforce announces Oct. 9 card in San Jose
featuring champs Nick Diaz, Sarah Kaufman
Aug 25, 2010 | by MattE | No Comments
Strikeforce returns to its San Jose homebase for two title fights on Oct. 9.
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U.S. Olympian Daniel Cormier added to
Strikeforce: Houston card vs. Jason Riley
Aug 4, 2010 | by MattE | No Comments
Two-time U.S. Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier will put his unbeaten MMA record on the line against Jason Riley at Strikeforce’s Houston card on Aug. 21.
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Ryan Couture signs with Strikeforce, will make
professional debut Aug. 13 in Phoenix
Jul 29, 2010 | by MattE | No Comments
Ryan Couture, son of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, has signed with Strikeforce and will make his professional debut on Aug. 13 at the Strikeforce Challengers show in Phoenix.
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Chicago’s Louis Taylor headlines Strikeforce Challengers show vs. veteran Joe Riggs
Jul 24, 2010 | by MattE | No Comments
Chicagoan Louis Taylor will get the biggest stage, and biggest test, of his young career when he meets veteran Joe Riggs to headline the Strikeforce Challengers show in Phoenix on Aug. 13. Taylor (6-1) gets his second chance with Strikeforce after losing his debut in the organization to Nate Moore last November on the preliminary [...]
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Strikeforce to hold 135-pound women’s tournament
Jul 24, 2010 | by MattE | No Comments
Strikeforce will hold a four-woman, one-night single elimination tournament in its 135-pound division on Aug. 13 in Phoenix. The winner will walk away the new Strikeforce women’s welterweight champion.
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Former WWE star Bobby Lashley
gets next Strikeforce test
Jul 17, 2010 | by MattE | No Comments
Heavyweight Bobby Lashley, a former WWE and TNA pro wrestling star, will put his undefeated record on the line at Strikeforce: Houston on Aug. 21. While Lashley had been confirmed for the card for a while, it was not announced until Friday that his opponent will be Chad Griggs.
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