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Tuesday, Dec 16

Tito Ortiz to attend Affliction press conference Dec. 17

We’ll find out soon enough when the “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” attends an official press conference that the t-shirt company turned mixed martial arts promotion plans to hold tomorrow, December 17. Therefore, Affliction appears to be the best fit, considering, too, that his old friend...

Friday, Dec 5

Cung Le mania on NBC this Saturday night

Two years after making his highly-anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) debut, Le notched what is undoubtedly the greatest win of his career — a third round TKO of former UFC middleweight champion and MMA legend, Frank Shamrock on March 29th of this year. The live SHOWTIME televised victo...

Friday, Nov 21

Give ‘em hell: A conversation with Strikeforce featherweight Alvin Cacdac

Alvin Cacdac knows that a career in mixed martial arts is ripe with challenges - both inside and outside the cage. Cacdac is an impressive 3-1 in Strikeforce (4-4 overall), and faces talented striker Jose Palacios in the undercard at Strikeforce: ‘Destruction’ tonight at the HP Pavilion...

Thursday, Nov 20

Opinion: Left but never gone: Bobby Southworth interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

This Friday night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, the 38-year-old product of American Kickboxing Academy will once again fill that role as he defends his light heavyweight strap against the uber-talented fan favorite Renato “Babalu” Sobral live in the main event of Strikef...

Tuesday, Nov 18

Fast and furious: Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral Strikeforce interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

The event takes place at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California and will air on HDNet. Babalu Sobral: My future is now with Strikeforce on November 21 against Bobby Southworth. That’s my future. But yes, we are under contract with Strikeforce and Affliction, no others.

Will fight for food: A conversation with Strikeforce middleweight Tony Johnson

“We fought in Selinas, California in the War Gods Show. It’s a local show here, but they are doing a reality show with it. It’s airing on Comcast. It seems to be a big deal here in California.” Lawson has won all three of his Strikeforce fights via rear naked choke.

Sunday, Nov 16

Scott Smith vs Terry Martin Strikeforce fight booked for Nov. 21

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A showdown between hard hitting middleweights (185 lb. limit) Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith (13-5) and Terry Martin (18-5) has been added to Strikeforce “Destruction,” the star-studded mixed martial arts (MMA) fight card that will unfold at San Jose’s HP Pavilion on Fri...

Wednesday, Nov 5

‘Big’ John McCarthy to return to referee action at Strikeforce Nov. 21

“Big” John McCarthy has been informed by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) that his first assignment since his announcement to return to active duty will be at Strikeforce: “Destruction,” which is set for the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Calif., on November 21.

Sunday, Nov 2

Kim Couture vs Lina Kvokov Strikeforce fight planned for Nov. 21

The world class training has Couture feeling very confident heading into her Strikeforce debut. Here’s another snip: Strikeforce: “Destruction” will air live on HDNet beginning at 10 p.m. ET on November 21. For more on the event click here.

Sunday, Oct 26

Strikeforce on NBC posts record ratings

The San Jose-based mixed martial arts promotion Strikeforce posted its highest ratings ever last Saturday night when 1.1 Million viewers tuned in to watch “Strikeforce on NBC.” Strikeforce Founder and CEO, Scott Coker had this to say about the program’s success:

Friday, Oct 10

Joe Riggs vs Luke Stewart Strikeforce fight set for San Jose Nov. 21

Both fighters went on to compete at the next event for Strikeforce on September 20 at the Playboy Mansion. Riggs lost by technical knockout in the second round of the main event to Kazuo Misaki and Stewart defeated Jesse Juarez with an armbar late in the first round.

Wednesday, Oct 8

Renato Babalu Sobral vs Bobby Southworth Strikeforce fight on again Nov. 21

In other Strikeforce news, middleweight champion Cung Le will wait to defend his title until the promotion’s first event in 2009. Japanese standout Kazuo Misaki or a rematch against Frank Shamrock are the likeliest candidates for his opponent as of right now.

Friday, Oct 3

Strikeforce recap for ‘Payback’

The San Jose-based mixed martial arts organization Strikeforce made a successful trip to the Broomfield Events Center in Denver, Colo., with “Payback” last night. There were some exciting finishes and several young, up-and-coming prospects on display.

Thursday, Oct 2

Strikeforce fight card final for ‘Payback’ on Oct. 3

Pride FC and UFC veterans Falaniko “Niko” Vitale and Frank “Twinkle Toes” Trigg will face off in a middleweight bout that will surely deliver some solid mixed martial arts action. Main event: Main card: Strikeforce “Young Guns” bouts:

‘Karate Hottie’ Michelle Waterson readies for Strikeforce debut

“It’s gonna be an explosive fight,” said Waterson, who will face Tyra Parker on the 10-bout Strikeforce “Payback” card. The matchup will mark Waterson’s debut with the growing Strikeforce organization. “I heard Tyra’s really aggressive and good on the ground so it should be very excitin...

Monday, Sep 29

Report: Gilbert Melendez mulls move to UFC

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (14-2) made it clear at last weekend’s “Strikeforce at the Mansion II” event that he has plans to win back the 155-pound title he lost to Josh Thomson back in June.

Phil Baroni cut in win means no Strikeforce fight Oct. 3

It’s a gamble the promotion will now have to pay for as the October 3 “Payback” card losses some quality name value with Baroni’s absence. As stated above, there was no opponent announced for “The New York Badass” at the Strikeforce event so it’s unclear if a replacement will even be needed.

Tuesday, Sep 23

Strikeforce paydays and salaries for Playboy Mansion 2 event

The fighter payouts for “Strikeforce at the Mansion II” from the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif., on September 20 have been released by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Nonetheless, here are all the “Strikeforce at the Mansion II” payouts:

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. “Strikeforce at the Mansion II” is set to stream live from the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sherdog.com begi...

Saturday, Sep 6

Strikeforce adds three fights to ‘Payback’ card

Caudillo lost both of his fights in the UFC to Nate Mohr by unanimous decision and Marcus Aurelio by first round technical knockout. In his first fight after leaving the top organization he lost a disappointing fight at a Ring of Fire ...