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Frank Shamrock Claims Brother Ken Is A Roider

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

In a recent interview on MMAMadness, Frank Shamrock let it loose with claims that his brother UFC legend Ken Shamrock has been using steroids all his career.
MMA Madness: You say that you’ve seen guys take steroids. Could you maybe give us any names?
Shamrock: Sure, my brother Ken did them his whole life.
MMA Madness: Really?
Shamrock: Yeah. [...]

Video: Goldburg Goes “Toe-to-Toe” with Cung Le and Frank Shamrock

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

For the latest Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le fightcard click here.

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Strikeforce and NBC To Announce Partnership

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

MMAJunkie is reporting that Strikeforce has struck a deal with NBC to have a weekly presence on network television. According to the Junkie a formal announcement of the deal is expected next week.
It is not known what exactly the partnership entails, whether NBC will broadcast full fights, fight highlights or possibly a MMA news show [...]

Strikeforce News: Gilbert Melendez vs. Gabe Lamley

Monday, March 10th, 2008

MMAJunkie is reporting, Cesar Gracie fighter Gilbert Melendez (13-1) will take on Extreme Challenge veteran Gabe Lemley (11-6) on the co-promoted Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le card on March 29 from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
Melendez has been a workhorse lately, appearing in shows in the united states as well as Japan and now [...]

Nick Diaz vs. Jae Lim at EliteXC-Strikeforce on March 29

Monday, March 10th, 2008

According to GracieFighter, Nick Diaz will take on Jae “The Korean Ice Pick” Lim at the co-promoted EliteXC-Strikeforce card on March 29 in San Jose, California.
Diaz’s most resent loss was to current EliteXC lightweight champion KJ Noons by TKO (cut) at EliteXC 3: Renegade back in November.
Diaz has since underwent plastic surgery to remove [...]

Strikeforce News: Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal Cancelled

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

According to the Junkie, the reported fight between Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal has been put on ice said Strikeforce Vice President Mike Afromowitz. Jorge Masvidal suffered an injury to his shin at last weekends Strikeforce “At The Dome” event and will not be able to get in enough training time for the fight.
Current Fights [...]

Joe Riggs To Undergo Surgury Following Strikeforce Fight

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Joe “Diesel” Riggs is to undergo back surgery to relieve pressure on his sciatic nerve, following his first round injury loss to Cory Devela at Saturday nights Strikeforce “At The Dome” show, according to statements made to MMAweekly.
Riggs has been plagued with back injuries throughout his career.
Joe Riggs on his injury:
“I felt fire shoot down [...]

Strikeforce At The Dome Videos

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Bob Sapp vs. Jan Nortje

Rick Roufus vs Maurice Smith

Cory Devela vs Joe Riggs

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Strikeforce At The Dome Results LIVE

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Strikeforce: “At The Dome” take place Saturday February 23 from the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.
HDNet will broadcast the event live starting at 10:30 EST.
Main Card

Bob Sapp vs. Jan Nortje
Result: Jan Nortje defeats Bob Sapp by TKO (Strikes) at 0:55 of R1.

Joe Riggs vs. Cory Devela
Result: Cory Devela defeats Joe Riggs by Submission (Judo Throw [...]

Strikefore At The Dome Weigh-In Results

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Strikeforce: “At The Dome” take place Saturday February 23 from the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.
You can watch the Strikeforce event live on HDNet starting at 10:30 EST.
Main Card
Bob Sapp (356 lbs.) vs. Jan Nortje(333 lbs.)
Joe Riggs (184 lbs.) vs. Cory Devela (184 lbs.)
Maurice Smith (235 lbs.) vs. Rick Roufus (207 lbs.)
Steve Berger (172 lbs.) [...]

Video: Bob “The Beast” Sapp Training for Strikeforce At The Dome

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Former NFL player and K-1 superstar star Bob “The Beast” Sapp will take on Jan Norte at Strikeforce: at the Dome, Saturday February 22 from the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA.
Sapp will make his United States MMA debut Saturday night. Sapp made a name for himself in the Tacoma area during his collage days as [...]

Strikeforce At The Dome: Joe Riggs vs. Cory Devela

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Joe “Diesel” Riggs will step in to fight Cory Devela at the “Strikeforce at the Dome” event on February 23 from Tacoma , Was. Riggs took the fight at the last minute replacing the injured Cedrick Mark.
Joe Riggs is still scheduled to fight Joey Villasenor at the co-promoted Strikeforce-EliteXC: “Cung Le vs. Frank Shamrock” on [...]

Strikeforce At The Dome: Bob Sapp Vs. Jan Nortje

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Japanese superstar and former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Bob “The Beast” Sapp will take on Jan Nortje at Strikeforce “At The Dome” on February 23 in Tacoma, Washington.
Sapp (8-2-1) is hugely popular in Japan, competing in K-1 kickboxing, Pro wrestling, and MMA. His most recent MMA win came over Bobby Ologun at K-1 Premium 2007 [...]

Cung Le vs. Frank Shamrock In March?

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Strikeforce superstar Cung Le sets his sights to fight Frank Shamrock on March 29, according to a recent interview with Punch DrunkGamer.

Cung: Yes, as far as I know we will be fighting March 29th. The fight with his brother is slated for next year. Why would they have that fight on a Monday night? I [...]

Strikeforce Tournament Fighter Payouts

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Strikeforce Tournament Salaries
Cung Le: $50,000
Trevor Prangley: $30,000
Alistair Overeem: $30,000
Brian Schwartz: $30,000
Falaniko Vitale: $20,000
Paul Buentello: $20,000
Jorge Santiago: $15,000
Sam Morgan: $10,000
Bobby Southworth: $10,000
Luke Stewart: $10,000
Dennis Hallman: $10,000
Alexander Crispin: $6,500
Sean Salmon: $5,000
Eric Lawson: $5,000
Jeremiah Metcalf: $5,000
Anthony Figueroa: $4,000
Anthony Ruiz: $3,500
Clint Coronel: $3,000
Lemont Davis: $2,000
Bryson Kamaka: $1,500
Josh Neal: $1,500
Chris Drumm: $1,000
Evan Esguerra: $1,000
Pete Sabala: $1,000
Total Attendance: 7,249, 5,621 [...]