Archive for January, 2010
The Sunday Junkie: Jan. 31 edition
“Strikeforce: Miami” is in the books, and the action-packed evening was the source of many discussion topics.
Are Bobby Lashley and Herschel Walker legitimate mixed martial artists?
What’s next for the biggest star in women’s mixed martial arts? Is
Strikeforce emerging as a legitimate contender for the UFC’s crown?
This week’s edition of The Sunday Junkie, MMAjunkie.com’s weekly
reader-feedback feature, touched on all of these topics and more, but
the winning entry, from Andrew “vice” Walter, argued that new welterweight
champion Nick Diaz is rapidly establishing himself as one of the sport’s most complete fighters.
Free agent Jay Hieron still not guaranteed title shot with new Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz
Following their respective wins at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event, newly crowned welterweight champion Nick Diaz and top contender Jay Hieron would seem logical opponents for an upcoming card.
However, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker isn’t sure Hieron deserves the title shot, and Diaz said he’d rather fight big-name fighters – not “undercard fighters” such as Hieron.
And perhaps the biggest stumbling block of all? Hieron, who signed with Strikeforce in 2009 primarily because he was promised a title shot, has fulfilled the terms of the contract and now needs a new deal if he’s to stay with the promotion.
Despite initial one-sided affair, Strikeforce’s Robbie Lawler said he stuck to game plan
SUNRISE, Fla. – Early Sunday morning on AirTran Airways flight 68 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Atlanta, Robbie Lawler and friend/training partner Matt Hughes slowly made their way down the aisle before takeoff.
Just hours removed from a stunning come-from-behind knockout victory over Melvin Manhoef at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event, Lawler was still feeling the effects of the fight as he slowly limped to the back of the plane.
Lawler took serious punishment and was battered nearly from head to toe by his opponent’s offensive onslaught, but the former EliteXC middleweight champ said his miraculous come-from-behind win resulted from his ability to stick to a game plan.
Tim Kennedy latest addition to “EA Sports MMA” videogame roster
Strikeforce middleweight Tim Kennedy is the latest addition to the “EA Sports MMA” videogame roster.
Kennedy previously announced his involvement in the project, as MMAjunkie.com previously reported, though EA Sports officials made it officially only overnight.
The game, available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, is expected to be released in late summer 2010.
After title defense, Strikeforce champ Cris “Cyborg” Santos likely to get Erin Toughill next
SUNRISE, Fla. – With another dominating victory and her first title defense under her belt, Strikeforce women’s lightweight champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos can now look to her next challenge.
As Scott Coker told MMAjunkie.com following Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event, Erin Toughill could be next to challenge for the title.
Santos set up the likely bout after defeating a game but overpowered Marloes Coenen in the co-main event of the Jan. 30 event, which took place at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.
Nick Diaz vs Marius Zaromskis – Strikefroce Miami
Nick Diaz vs Marius Zaromskis – Strikefroce Miami
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Herschel Walker vs Greg Nagy – Strikeforce Miami
Herschel Walker vs Greg Nagy – Strikeforce Miami
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Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler – Strikeforce Miami
Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler – Strikeforce Miami
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Bobby Lashley vs Wes Sims – Strikeforce Miami
Bobby Lashley vs Wes Sims – Strikeforce Miami
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Despite debut MMA win, NFL great Herschel Walker not a lock for a second fight
SUNRISE, Fla. – Herschel Walker’s victory in his pro mixed-martial-arts debut wasn’t flawless, and his lack of experience sometimes showed at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event.
But despite just a few months of real MMA training, the 47-year-old former NFL great picked up a dominating third-round TKO win and proved yet again why he’s one of the sports world’s most versatile athletes.
However, even with the success – which included what Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker told MMAjunkie.com was a “six-figure payday” that the fighter donated to charity – the fight executive isn’t sure if Walker will make a second trip to the cage.