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Quick Hits: Liddell Rumored to Return Against Franklin, Jackson-Evans Expected to Headline UFC 107, and More
Jun 25, 2009 - 9:55 am ET | 65 Comments
Quick Hits: Liddell Rumored to Return Against Franklin, Jackson-Evans Expected to Headline UFC 107, and More

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell will reportedly not retire despite the wishes of Dana White, with rumors swirling that he could return to action this fall, possibly for a bout against Rich Franklin.

The anticipated showdown between TUF 10 coaches Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans is expected to headline UFC 107 on December 19 in Las Vegas.

Continue reading for the latest MMA news and notes in MMAFrenzy.com’s Quick Hits…

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Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor Edges Cyborg, Gurgel Tops Huen in Standup Brawl
Jun 20, 2009 - 9:41 am ET | 4 Comments
Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor Edges Cyborg, Gurgel Tops Huen in Standup Brawl

Joey Villasenor edged Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos via split decision in the Strikeforce Challengers main event on Friday in Kent, Washington, but a “Fight of the Year” candidate between Jorge Gurgel and Conor Huen stole the show, as Gurgel topped Huen by unanimous decision in a standup brawl.

Tim Kennedy, Sarah Kaufman, and Luke Rockhold were also victorious on the Showtime-televised main card.

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Villasenor, Cyborg Make Weight for Strikforce Challengers Headliner
Jun 18, 2009 - 9:55 pm ET | No Comments
Villasenor, Cyborg Make Weight for Strikforce Challengers Headliner

Middleweights Joey Villasenor and Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos, who meet in the headliner of Friday’s Strikeforce Challengers event at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington, successfully made weight on Thursday along with the event’s 20 other fighters, including Tim Kennedy, Nick Thompson, Jorge Gurgel, Shayna Baszler, and Sarah Kaufman.

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Quick Hits: Complete Rumored Cast for TUF 10, UFC Interested in Barnett, Silva Wants Rematch With Franklin, and More
Jun 16, 2009 - 11:51 am ET | 35 Comments
Quick Hits: Complete Rumored Cast for TUF 10, UFC Interested in Barnett, Silva Wants Rematch With Franklin, and More

The complete rumored cast for TUF 10 has been revealed, Urijah Faber has been medically suspended until December 4th, the UFC is interested in Josh Barnett if he can beat Fedor, Wanderlei Silva is calling for a rematch with Rich Franklin, and much more in MMAFrenzy.com's latest Quick Hits.

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Women Get Five Minute Rounds
Jun 15, 2009 - 12:08 pm ET | 25 Comments
Women Get Five Minute Rounds

Strikeforce has now made another contribution to the world of MMA, particularly women’s MMA. Strikeforce is already the largest promoter to feature female fights. They have also given women the first North American headlining slot with Gina Carano vs. Christiane “Cyborg” Santos on August 15. Now they have added to that list the first two female bouts to be contested with five minute rounds.

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Carano-Cyborg Winner To Be Crowned First Strikeforce 145-Pound Women’s Champion
Jun 10, 2009 - 6:43 pm ET | 19 Comments
Carano-Cyborg Winner To Be Crowned First Strikeforce 145-Pound Women’s Champion

The winner of the anticipated August 15th matchup between Gina Carano and Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos will be crowned the first-ever Strikefore 145-pound women's champion, the promotion recently announced. Carano-Cyborg, which will feature 5 3-minute rounds as opposed to the 5 5-minute rounds of male title bouts, headlines the Showtime-televised card at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

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June 19 Strikeforce Challengers Card Set
Jun 10, 2009 - 10:47 am ET | 1 Comment
June 19 Strikeforce Challengers Card Set

Strikeforce has finalized the card for it’s next event, a “Strikeforce Challengers” set for June 19 in Kent, Washington. Headlining will be “Smokin” Joey Villasenor taking on Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos in a middleweight bout, with possible future title implications.

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Strikeforce “Lawler vs. Shields” Results: Shields Submits Lawler, Rogers KOs Arlovski
Jun 7, 2009 - 12:38 am ET | 39 Comments
Strikeforce “Lawler vs. Shields” Results: Shields Submits Lawler, Rogers KOs Arlovski

Jake Shields needed less than half a round to submit Robbie Lawler in the main event of Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields on Saturday, forcing Lawler to tap to a guillotine choke 2:02 into the opening round of their catchweight headliner. In other main card action, Brett Rogers knocked out Andrei Arlovski in just 22-seconds and Nick Diaz submitted Scott Smith.

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Carano-Cyborg, Thomson-Melendez II Set For August 15 Strikeforce Event
Jun 6, 2009 - 10:40 pm ET | 4 Comments
Carano-Cyborg, Thomson-Melendez II Set For August 15 Strikeforce Event

The highly-anticipated female MMA showdown between Gina Carano and Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos will finally take place at an August 15th Strikeforce event, the promotion announced on Saturday. A rematch between lightweight title-holders Josh Thomson and Gilbert Melendez is also scheduled for the card.

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Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Live Results
Jun 6, 2009 - 7:00 pm ET | 15 Comments
Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Live Results

The Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 7:45pm ET with the main card, featuring Lawler-Shields and Arlovski-Rogers, commencing at 10pm ET. Live results are available after the jump...

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All Fighters Make Weight at Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Weigh-Ins
Jun 5, 2009 - 10:24 pm ET | 11 Comments
All Fighters Make Weight at Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Weigh-Ins

All twenty-two fighters scheduled to fight at Saturday's Strikeforce event, including headliners Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith as well as main card fighters Andrei Arlovski, Brett Rogers, Nick Diaz, Scott Smith, Phil Baroni, Joe Riggs, Kevin Randleman, and Mike Whitehead, successfully made weight at Friday's weigh-ins.

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Quick Hits: UFC Undisputed 2010 Announced, Bellator Fighters Weigh-In, Grant-Markham Set, and More
May 29, 2009 - 10:14 am ET | 7 Comments
Quick Hits: UFC Undisputed 2010 Announced, Bellator Fighters Weigh-In, Grant-Markham Set, and More

Dana White announced on Thursday UFC Undisputed 2009, Bellator's middleweight tournament participants made weight on Thursday, TJ Grant and Rory Markham are set to square off at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, KJ Noons is in talks to resume his MMA career with Strikeforce, and more...

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Andrei Arlovski vs. Brett Rogers Added to June 6th Strikeforce Card
May 19, 2009 - 3:54 pm ET | 25 Comments
Andrei Arlovski vs. Brett Rogers Added to June 6th Strikeforce Card

A heavyweight matchup between Andrei Arlovski and Brett Rogers has been added to the lineup for Strikeforce's June 6th event in St. Louis, the promotion confirmed on Tuesday.

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Nick Diaz to Return to Welterweight Division Following June 6th Catchweight Bout
May 17, 2009 - 2:51 pm ET | 9 Comments
Nick Diaz to Return to Welterweight Division Following June 6th Catchweight Bout

Nick Diaz, who defeated former Strikeforce middleweight champion Frank Shamrock via second-round TKO in a 179-pound catchweight bout in April, will return to the 170-pound welterweight division following his June 6th 180-pound catchweight showdown with Scott Smith.

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Weigh-in Results: Strikeforce Challengers 1, Bellator 7, and MFC 21
May 15, 2009 - 10:29 am ET | 9 Comments
Weigh-in Results: Strikeforce Challengers 1, Bellator 7, and MFC 21

Weigh-ins for ShoMMA: Strikeforce Challengers 1, Bellator 7, and MFC 21: Hard Knocks took place on Thursday ahead of tonight's fight cards. Complete weigh-in results, which include notables Bobby Lashley, Trevor Prangley, and Billy Evangelista, are available after the jump.

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