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Preliminary CBS ratings for Strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs Rogers’ averages 3.79 million viewers
The preliminary ratings for the CBS broadcast of Strikeforce: “Fedor vs. Rogers” returned an estimated 3.79 million viewers for the prime time mixed martial arts event. The 1.7 rating share for “Saturday Night Fights” was enough to reach number one in several key demographics; however, it...
Preliminary CBS ratings for Strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs Rogers’ averages 3.79 million viewers
Considering this card was promoted exclusively around the main event between Brett Rogers and Fedor Emelianenko, it’s not unreasonable to think these numbers could spike for the main event, effectively raising the overall totals like it did for the previous CBS/MMA offering by Elite...
Yesterday
Programming reminder: ‘UFC Main Events’ to air tonight on Spike TV
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has upped the ante in its latest round of counter programming, assembling a two-hour block of recent main event bouts to challenge tonight’s Strikeforce show from Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Scott Coker ‘honored’ to have Strikeforce selected as the premiere league for EA Sports MMA video game
–Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker reacts favorably to the inclusion of his San Jose-based mixed martial arts promotion in the upcoming release of “EA Sports MMA” video game. UFC President Dana White had a very public war of words earlier this year after White accused the gaming giant of turnin...
Monday, Nov 2
Strikeforce results and LIVE fight coverage for ‘Fedor vs Rogers’ in Hoffman Estates on Nov. 7
Main card (Televised): 185 lbs.: Jason “Mayhem” Miller (22-6) vs. Jake Shields (23-4-1) 205 lbs.: Gegard “The Dreamcatcher” Mousasi (26-2-1) vs. “The African Assassin” Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (7-4) 265 lbs.: Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (12-4-1) vs. Antonio “Junior” Silva (13-1)
Thursday, Oct 29
UFC 105 weigh in results information and details from Manchester, England, on Nov. 13
UFC 105: “Couture vs. Vera” will feature a main event between former heavyweight champion, Randy “The Natural” Couture, returning to light heavyweight to battle Brandon “The Truth” Vera. In addition, hometown favorite Michael “The Count” Bisping will take on Pride FC standout, Denis K...
Tuesday, Oct 27
Josh Barnett receives second extension for CSAC steroid appeal
The former UFC Heavyweight champion issued a press release last month, calling into question the integrity of those results alleged by the CSAC — who does have a fairly sordid history dating back to the Sean Sherk scandal and beyond.
Thursday, Oct 1
Kimbo Slice: I’ll beat Roy Nelson next time around
On the heels of his Episode 3 elimination from The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 10, special attraction Kimbo Slice reflects on the mistakes he made in his losing effort against Roy Nelson and how a second encounter would yield very different results. Can Slice, who was dropped by trainer...
Saturday, Jun 13
Randy Couture rumored to be training Gina Carano for August 15 ‘Cyborg’ fight
Strikeforce recently confirmed that former Elite XC fighter and recent Strikeforce acquisition Cristiane Santos (7-1) will finally fight female fighting sensation Gina Carano (7-0) at the upcoming Strikeforce event planned for August 15.
Thursday, Mar 26
Podcast: Michael Bisping: Dan Hendersons striking will be ‘nowhere near’ his level at UFC 100 (Audio)
He also predicts he would knockout Demian “One-Trick Pony” Maia and much more: Props: Setanta.com (Conversation with “The Count” heats up about half-way through the segment. Marcus Davis is also featured earlier on the radio program to promote his UFC 99 fight against Dan Hardy.) addthis...
Tuesday, Feb 17
Jake Shields set to do battle against Joe Riggs at upcoming Strikeforce event on April 11
MMAmania.com has been able to confirm that former EliteXC Welterweight Champion Jake Shields (22-4–1) will take on UFC and Strikeforce veteran Joe Riggs (29-10) on the main card of the new-look Strikeforce debut show on April 11 in San Jose, California.
Monday, Feb 9
Shane Carwin: Defeating Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 96 is the quickest path to the heavyweight title
Up-and-coming heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin (10-0) talks about his toughest test to date when he faces Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 96 ‘Jardine vs. Jackson’ from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7. The enormous Colorado native still has not made it into the second round of an...
UFC 97 poster forRedemption at Bell Centre in Montreal Canada on ...
MMA mania provides the most up-to-the-minute Ultimate Fighting Championship® news, event details and fight analysis. The blog also lets UFC fans discuss your thoughts and insights on the best MMA organization in the world. ... Ryan Madigan, Ryan Roberts, Ryan Shamrock, Ryan Thomas, Ryo Ch...
Thursday, Feb 5
UFC Fight Night 17 video preview and ‘St. Pierre vs Penn’ review ...
MMA mania provides the most up-to-the-minute Ultimate Fighting Championship® news, event details and fight analysis. The blog also lets UFC fans discuss your thoughts and insights on the best MMA organization in the world. ... of Micheal Bisping on this upcoming season of TUF. Bisping vs. Law...
UFC Fight Night 17 video preview and ‘St. Pierre vs Penn’ review ...
MMA mania provides the most up-to-the-minute Ultimate Fighting Championship® news, event details and fight analysis. The blog also lets UFC fans discuss your thoughts and insights on the best MMA organization in the world. ... I apologize to any Florian fans, but Kenflo will lose to BJ Penn..A...
Tuesday, Feb 3
WEC 38 payouts and salaries for ‘Varner vs Cerrone’
Urijah Faber — $48,000 ($24,000 to show, $24,000 to win) Jens Pulver — $35,000 Faber defeated Pulver via submission (guillotine choke) in round one Mike Campbell — $3,000 Villefort defeated Campbell via technical knockout (strikes) in round one
Thursday, Jan 29
Opinion: Bad Situations: An MMAmania.com interview exclusive with Karo ‘The Heat’ Parisyan
Back in 2006, Karo Parisyan was on a collision course with a welterweight title shot. “The Heat” was riding a five-fight win streak, including wins over Matt Serra, Nick Diaz and Chris Lytle. He was practically a shoe-in. But first, the UFC said he’d have to get past a young up-and-coming figh...
Wednesday, Jan 28
Nate Quarry vs Jason MacDonald on tap for UFC 97 in Montreal
Jason MacDonald (21-11) will celebrate his tenth appearance inside the Octagon in front of a hometown crowd at UFC 97 from The Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on April 18, taking on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) alum Nate Quarry (10-3) in a middleweight bout.
UFC 98: Houston Alexander vs Andre Gusmao
Free-falling light heavyweight Houston Alexander will look to snap a three-fight losing streak when he takes on UFC sophomore Andre Gusmao at UFC 98 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 23. “The Nebraskan Assassin,” however, quickly returned to Earth — practicall...
Sunday, Jan 25
WEC predictions and preview for ‘Varner vs Cerrone’ Jan. 25
In November, the WEC granted the prospect a shot at the former champion, “Razor” Rob McCullough, in a number one contender eliminator match on the WEC 36 card in Florida. Cerrone won the “Fight of the Year”-nominated war of attrition via unanimous decision by out-pointing the former cham...
Saturday, Jan 24
Sengoku 7: Mohammed ‘King Mo’ Lawal vs Ryo Kawamura
Another scheduled bout set to go down at “Seventh Battle” was Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Champions Jeff Monson and Roger Gracie battling it out. However the fate of that fight is now up in the air as Monson faces first-degree malicious mischief charges, putting the s...
Tuesday, Jan 20
Rich Franklin injury from Dan Henderson eye poke at UFC 93 does not require surgery (Pic)
Perhaps it looks worse than it really is … although the sight of Rich Franklin’s mangled eye in the wake of his fight against Dan Henderson at UFC 93: “Franklin vs. Henderson” looks grizzly. The good news is no surgery is needed. Anthony Johnson was not so lucky (he was felled by an accidental ey...
Tuesday, Dec 30
Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen UFC 95 fight booked
However, it was the first time in his UFC career that he was not awarded with “Submission of the Night” honors. Ho-hum. In addition to Quarry, Maia — a 2007 Abu Dhabi tournament winner — has submission wins over Ryan Jensen, Ed Herman and Jason MacDonald since his debut with the promotion at UF...
Tuesday, Dec 9
Opinion: Fighting for respect: Mike Swick UFC Fight Night 16 interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
He didn’t get it in his majority decision win over Josh Burkman (18-8) at UFC Fight Night 12. He looked significantly better, but not great, four and a half months later when he outpointed the surging Marcus Davis (15-4) at UFC 85 to earn the unanimous decision.
Tuesday, Sep 23
Podcast: Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben: I’m going to make 20,000 people shut-up at UFC 89
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 is discussed along with the recent reunion show. Leben is still surprised that Kenny Florian has evolved into such a complete fighter. He also calls Mike Swick ‘crazy’ and says Swick went into an unprovoked and bizarre tirade about a rematch during the reunion...
Saturday, Sep 20
Strikeforce predictions, preview and analysis for ‘Playboy Mansion 2′
The San Jose-based mixed martial arts promotion is set for “Strikeforce at the Mansion II” tonight at the world famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, California. Prediction: Kazuo Misaki via unanimous decision Prediction: Trevor Prangley via unanimous decision
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