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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
According to FiveOuncesOfPain, the much anticipated EliteXC title fight between Jake Shields and Drew Fickett at the co-promoted Strikeforce-EliteXC has been cancelled, due to a back injury Shields suffered while training for the fight.
According to Shields, his son pulled a muscle in his back while training last week. He flew to Los Angeles in order [...]
Showtime Video: Rapid Fire Interview With Frank Shamrock
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Frank Shamrock takes on Cung Le at the co-promoted Strikeforce-EliteXC event on March 29 from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
The event will be broadcast live on Showtime.
HT: MMA Videos
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Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos Off Shamrock vs. Le Card
Friday, March 21st, 2008Photo courtesy of MMAWeekly
According to MMAWeekly, Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos will not be fighting Joey Villasenor on March 29ths Strikeforce-EliteXC card, due to delays with immigration. Troubling news, since the Santos vs. Villasenor fight would have been a great stand up battle.
Strikeforce vice president Mike Afromowitz:
“He has been having visa problems in Brazil….The delay in his [...]
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, 2008For 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 [...]