Strikeforce will likely to make their Ohio debut on March 5, 2011, coinciding with the Arnold Sports Festival next year. The Dayton Daily News first broke the news on Sunday, when they reported that Strikeforce was likely to be in Columbus for the festival, taking over for the UFC/WEC, who chose to not be a […]
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Rockstar Energy Drink and Strikeforce sponsor Holiday Hunt
Graciemag.com reports that Rockstar Energy Drink and Strikeforce are sponsoring a Holiday Hunt for prizes in support of Strikeforce’s Dec. 4th event, “Babalu v. Henderson” in St. Louis. Via Graciemag.com: In the spirit of the holiday season, Strikeforce and presenting sponsor Rockstar Energy Drink will hold a “Holiday Hunt” that will award lucky winners in St. […]
Frank Shamrock on Jimmy Fallon talking Strikeforce and anti-bullying campaign
Strikeforce’s Frank Shamrock made an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last Thursday to promote Strikeforce’s Dec. 4th event as well as his anti-bullying campaign, Stand Up Together. Payout Perspective: Shamrock’s appearance is a big step for the mainstream visibility for Strikeforce. I thought he was great but I would be interested in knowing whether […]
EA Sports MMA and Sherdog Exchange Fighters set to make debut at Dec. 4th Strikeforce event
Three of the four fighters chosen in the EA Sports MMA and Sherdog.com exchange program will fight Dec. 4th. The exchange program announced at the Noons v. Diaz IIfight Oct. 9th had four young fighters train with a Strikeforce mentor and their camps. According to the Strikeforce press release, exchange trainees Fernando Bettega, Max Martytniouk and […]
Bellator boss calls out Strikeforce CEO, releases texts to Coker
In a radio interview last week Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker denied being contacted by Bellator head Bjorn Rebney about the possibility of a cross-promotion fight card. Rebney claimed that he sent texts and tried to contact Coker. According to Bloody Elbow, Bellator’s PR representatives released texts between Rebney and Coker which contradicts Coker’s statement. MMA […]