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Kevin Randleman vs. Mike Whitehead Added to June 6th Strikeforce
May 8, 2009 - 9:56 am ET | 8 Comments
Kevin Randleman vs. Mike Whitehead Added to June 6th Strikeforce

Two-time NCAA Division I National Wrestling Champion and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Kevin “The Monster” Randleman (17-12) will make his long-awaited return to mixed martial arts (MMA) action when he squares off with fellow grappling expert Mike Whitehead (23-7) on June 6th at Strikeforce: “Lawler vs. Shields” in St. Louis.

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June 19th ShoMMA Event Announced; Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos vs. Joey Villasenor to Headline
May 6, 2009 - 8:40 am ET | 6 Comments
June 19th ShoMMA Event Announced; Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos vs. Joey Villasenor to Headline

Strikeforce on Tuesday announced the second installment of ShoMMA: Strikeforce Challengers, which is set to take place on June 19th at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington. The event, which will is be broadcast live on Showtime, will be headlined bya middleweight matchup between Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (16-12) and Joey Villasenor (26-6).

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Sarah Kaufman To Replace Kim Couture Against Miesha Tate at Strikeforce Challengers
May 4, 2009 - 2:26 pm ET | 3 Comments
Sarah Kaufman To Replace Kim Couture Against Miesha Tate at Strikeforce Challengers

Undefeated power puncher Sarah Kaufman (8-0) will fill the void left by Kim “Sugar Free” Couture and throw down with fellow rising star Miesha Tate (6-1) in a 135-pound contest during the SHOWTIME televised portion of the inaugural Strikeforce Challengers mixed martial arts (MMA) event at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., on Friday, May 15.

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Overeem-Rogers, Villasenor-Santos Likely For Strikeforce on June 6th
Apr 28, 2009 - 6:00 am ET | 9 Comments
Overeem-Rogers, Villasenor-Santos Likely For Strikeforce on June 6th

A heavyweight championship bout between current title-holder Alistair Overeem and challenger Brett Rogers as well as a middleweight bout between Joey Villasenor and Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos are the latest additions to Strikeforce's June 6th event.

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Nick Diaz vs. Scott Smith Added to June 6th Strikeforce Event
Apr 27, 2009 - 11:07 pm ET | 13 Comments
Nick Diaz vs. Scott Smith Added to June 6th Strikeforce Event

Nick Diaz and Scott Smith will square off on Saturday, June 6, in a special 180-pound showdown during the live SHOWTIME telecast of Strikeforce: “Lawler vs. Shields” from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.

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Quick Hits: Beerbohm-Ludwig to Headline ShoMMA 2, WEC 41 Additions, Ultimate Chaos Undercard, and More
Apr 26, 2009 - 10:49 am ET | 2 Comments
Quick Hits: Beerbohm-Ludwig to Headline ShoMMA 2, WEC 41 Additions, Ultimate Chaos Undercard, and More

Lyle Beerbohm and Duane Ludwig are likely to headline Strikeforce Challengers 2 on June 19th, Kyle Dietz vs. Charlie Valencia and Eddie Wineland vs. Frank Gomez have been added to WEC 41, the undercard for "Ultimate Chaos" featuring Bobby Lashley vs. Bob Sapp has been announced, and more...

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Hamman to Face”Feijao” June 6th
Apr 24, 2009 - 11:19 am ET | No Comments
Hamman to Face”Feijao” June 6th

After Renato Babalu Sobral was forced to withdraw from his upcoming Strikeforce bout against Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante on June 6th, the promotion had to find a replacement on short notice. It seems they have done so in ProElite veteran Jared Hamman…

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Couture-Tate, Rosa-Ruiz Added May 15 Strikeforce Challengers
Apr 21, 2009 - 11:49 am ET | 1 Comment
Couture-Tate, Rosa-Ruiz Added May 15 Strikeforce Challengers

Kim Couture will take a major step up in competition when she squares off with fearsome submission expert Miesha Tate at SHO MMA: Strikeforce Challengers at Fresno, California’s Save Mart Center on Friday, May 15. In addition, Aaron Rosa will face Anthony Ruiz in a light heavyweight fight.

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Sobral Off June 6th Strikeforce Card
Apr 21, 2009 - 11:27 am ET | 11 Comments
Sobral Off June 6th Strikeforce Card

Renato Babalu Sobral's first defense of his Strikeforce title has been postponed. Sobral had initially been rumored to be facing off against Rafael Feijao in May, but then was later announced for June 6th. Since that time it has been confirmed that Sobral's child is expected to be born on May 24th, forcing the fighter to withdraw from the event.

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Nick Diaz Passes Strikefoce Drug Test
Apr 20, 2009 - 12:40 pm ET | 10 Comments
Nick Diaz Passes Strikefoce Drug Test

Nick Diaz, who defeated Frank Shamrock via second-round TKO at Strikeforce's April 11th event in San Jose, California, has passed the drug test administered by the California State Athletic Commission following the contest.

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Shamrock Tops Strikeforce Payouts.
Apr 15, 2009 - 10:26 am ET | 27 Comments
Shamrock Tops Strikeforce Payouts.

Frank Shamrock took home more than half of the total disclosed salaries for Saturday night’s Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz, earning $369,790 for his TKO loss to Nick Diaz. While Diaz only acquired $39,950 (including a $10,000 win bonus) for the victory. The second highest earner on the evening was Scott Smith who took [...]

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MMAFrenzy.com Exclusive Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Photo Gallery
Apr 14, 2009 - 4:57 pm ET | 1 Comment
MMAFrenzy.com Exclusive Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Photo Gallery

Check out over 30 MMAFrenzy.com exclusive photos from Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz, shot by MMAFrenzy.com contributor Andrew Gehman on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, after the jump...

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Quick Hits: Carano-Cyborg Likely For August, DREAM Announces GP Pairings, and More
Apr 13, 2009 - 11:09 am ET | 16 Comments
Quick Hits: Carano-Cyborg Likely For August, DREAM Announces GP Pairings, and More

A women's superfight between Gina Carano and Cris Cyborg is likely to take place in Strikeforce in August, Scott Smith suffered a shattered hand in Saturday's loss, DREAM has announced their featherweight grand prix pairings, and more...

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Werdum Signing Confirmed; Overeem Fight Not Set
Apr 13, 2009 - 9:38 am ET | 10 Comments
Werdum Signing Confirmed; Overeem Fight Not Set

Fabricio Werdum has been looking for a promotion to fight under ever since being cut from the UFC after his knockout loss to Junior dos Santos last October. After getting turned down by Affliction, Werdum has finally found a home with Strikeforce.

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Official Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Photo Gallery
Apr 12, 2009 - 9:00 pm ET | No Comments
Official Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Photo Gallery

Check out official photos after the jump of Nick Diaz, Gina Carano, Brett Rogers, Scott Smith, Gilbert Melendez, Cris Cyborg and more from Saturday's Strikeforce event at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

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