Strikeforce

Strikeforce has made yet another splash in the mixed martial arts world. The organization has signed former former-WWE champion and hot prospect Bobby Lashley (4-0) to a multi-fight deal. Lashley adds to the talent pool in Strikeforce’s heavyweight division. Lashley is expected to make his promotional debut on January 30 as part of the “Strikeforce: Miami” card. Lashley joins Strikeforce stars Nick Diaz, Jay Heiron, Christiane Cyborg, and newly-signed Herschel Walker on the “Strikeforce: Miami” card. None of the fighters have received word on their opponent. Lashley, who trains at American Top Team, has 3 of his 4 wins via [...]

Yesterday the controversial clothing company Hoelzer Reich was added to the Zuffa banned sponsors list. Strikeforce quickly followed and will now not allow the clothing to be worn in their organization. MMA Fanhouse was the first to report the news: Strikeforce and Zuffa LLC won’t see eye-to-eye on many things, but when it comes to banning the controversial California-based Hoelzer Reich apparel company, both organizations have agreed that there is no place in their respective promotions for them. So a day after Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC and WEC, told Maggie Hendricks of Yahoo!’s CageWriter.com that they have [...]

On December 19, Strikeforce will put on an incredible show that will be broadcast on Showtime. The event will be held at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The card will be headlined by Cung Le (6-0), who returns to the cage after more than a year off, who will take on the heavy-handed Scott Smith (16-6). It is expected to be an exciting stand-up battle that will likely end with someone getting knocked out. The co-main event features a lightweight title unification bout as champion Josh Thomson meets Gilbert Melendez in a much anticipated match-up. The rematch was [...]

The number two ranked lightweight in the world, Shinya Aoki, may finally be making his debut to the American fans. According to a MMAWeekly.com report: Shinya Aoki could make his Strikeforce debut in March, according to the San Jose, Calif.-based promotion’s CEO. Scott Coker on Monday told MMAWeekly.com that “dialogue was continuing” with Aoki’s camp and follow-up meetings were planned during a trip to Japan for Dynamite! Dream vs. Sengoku on New Year’s Eve. “I do believe Aoki will probably be here fighting for Strikeforce in March sometime,” he said. Aoki (22-4), who often lives up to his moniker “Tobikan [...]

There have been multiple reports that Jeff “The Snowman” Monson (31-9) has signed with the Strikeforce organization. However, these reports are false. Jeff Monson is currently scheduled to fight at an event called “Alabama Pride” which takes place this Saturday against MMA vet Travis Fulton (191-45-11). Monson is in talks with Strikeforce, but there is no deal in place yet. “We’re talking to Strikeforce right now, and the hope is that at the end of the year to sign with them and have that matchup (against Emelianenko),” said Monson. “That’s a fight I think I can win, and it would [...]

Since Strikeforce announced the signing of former PRIDE and UFC superstar Dan Henderson earlier Monday, current middleweight champ Jake Shields has not help back from sharing his thoughts on a potential match-up with Henderson. On his Twitter account Shields said: Hendo always been one of my fav fighters. Guys a legend. Huge signing for strikeforce. Would happily give him a shot at my belt. Middleweight makes the most sense for Henderson in Strikeforce. Many fans are speculating that light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi may be the first opponent for Henderson, but with his protege “King Mo” Lawal recently being signed I [...]

When the news broke of Dan Henderson signing with Strikeforce earlier today we knew it wouldn’t be long until UFC President Dana White spoke out.White is never one to bite his tongue and he often criticizes fighters outside of the organization. White spoke with MMA Fanhouse and didn’t seem the least bit upset that Henderson left. Here is what Dana White had to say on the situation: “He’s happy, but the reality is that I pushed him into signing that deal. I told people over the weekend that he’d sign within the next week. I wanted him to s**t or [...]

In a move that has been speculated for quite some time, Dan Henderson has signed with Strikeforce. The news comes with little shock but much intrigue. Strikeforce has been able to pull in some top-notch fighters which has allowed them to put on exceptional shows. Recent signings include Fedor Emelianenko, King Mo Lawal, Mayhem Miller, KJ Noons, and now Dan Henderson. The report on MMA Fanhouse states: After months of speculation, Dan Henderson has finally agreed to sign with Strikeforce. FanHouse has learned that the 12-year veteran, who was last seen knocking out Michael Bisping at UFC 100 in July, [...]