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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010The way the matchmaking is shaping up for Strikeforce this month and in August gives us an intriguing look into some of the depth issues with their roster.
A few news items from a painfully slow early July news cycle
Monday, July 12th, 2010A painfully slow news cycle is matched only by a painful collapse of a legendary Japanese sport, Sumo.
No Middleweight tournament for Strikeforce? Plus Brock/Cain date finalized
Friday, July 9th, 2010Tim Kennedy vs. Jacare for Strikeforce’s Middleweight title, Urijah Faber out until September, and Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez date set. CHAOS!
About reports of M-1 restructuring…
Friday, July 9th, 2010M-1 in turmoil? Here’s their official stance on what has happened since Fedor lost.
Strikeforce booking Fedor vs. Overeem makes no sense at all and yet makes all the sense in the world
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Fedor vs. Overeem is now surfacing as a match being proposed by Strikeforce. And it would be a title fight.
Is there a “Werdum effect” happening in MMA right now?
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Eddie Goldman thinks that we are starting to see a “Werdum effect” on MMA right now, given his submission win over Fedor on June 26th. Will there be a full refocus back on submission grappling in the world of MMA?
A phrase to describe the current direction of Strikeforce matchmaking…
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010I was completely baffled by how confusing such simple matchmaking concepts could be after listening to Scott Coker on Sherdog radio.
Josh Barnett says there’s no way you can rank Brock Lesnar or Shane Carwin above Fedor in the Heavyweight rankings
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Former PRIDE Heavyweight star Josh Barnett says that there’s no way you can rank Brock Lesnar or Shane Carwin above Fedor Emelianenko based on recent or historical accomplishments.
Paul Heyman admits that he and a group of investors considered buying out Strikeforce
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Paul Heyman says that he and Brock Lesnar share a code of honor and that their respect for each other is why they remain so close.
Strikeforce’s firing of Jake Shields
Thursday, July 1st, 2010The firing/release of Jake Shields by Strikeforce, who was going to lose him to the UFC, comes off as silly.
Fedor vs. Werdum II all but a certainty
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010With Fedor vs. Fabricio Werdum II all but signed, Alistair Overeem has read the tea leaves and will fight in DREAM next month.
Should Fabricio Werdum be ranked as the #1 Heavyweight in MMA?
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010A sarcastic e-mail leads into a discussion about the unthinkable — should Fabricio Werdum be ranked as the #1 Heavyweight in the world?
Do you still consider Fedor to be the most clutch fighter in MMA?
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Is Fedor still the most clutch fighter in MMA in your eyes after he lost to Fabricio Werdum? Would you mortgage your house on him winning a fight?
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