Nick Diaz, Cris Cyborg, and Herschel Walker Set to Headline StrikeForce’s Florida Debut
Just months after the stunning announcement that he would try his hand at mixed martial arts (MMA), NFL and NCAA football legend, Herschel Walker, will make his highly-anticipated StrikeForce MMA debut at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday, January 30. Superstar Nick Diaz and StrikeForce world 145-pound women’s champion Cris Cyborg will co-headline a stacked fight card during StrikeForce’s historic first visit to the state of Florida.
WEC Announces Television Agreement With Globosat In Brazil
World Extreme Cagefighting® announced today a multi-year television agreement with Globosat in Brazil. Beginning with a live broadcast of the Nov. 18 card featuring a featherweight title fight between champion Mike Brown and challenger Jose Aldo, Globosat will now carry all WEC events on its Combate Brasil channel.
Riley Doesn’t Want to be a Stepping Stone for Pearson
Aaron Riley has fought professionally 40 times in his career. While this experience could prove invaluable, Riley also knows that opponent Ross Pearson could look to prove a point with a win.
King Mo Coming to Strikeforce
Sherdog reported that talented prospect Muhammed Lawal has signed with Strikeforce. Lawal is healing from a knee injury, but plans on making his promotional debut before the year’s end.
The MMA Q & A: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal
Written by Cameron Gidari
Every week, MMAMadness.com brings you an exclusive fighter interview. Cameron Gidari talked to “King Mo” about his nickname, his knee, and his relationship with Daniel Cormier.
USA West VS. USA East M-1 Challenge Semifinal Matchup on Sept. 26 to Feature Two Battle of Unbeatens
Few head coaches have been more committed to winning the 2009 M-1 Challenge Championship Cup than Team USA West’s Colin Oyama.
Oyama single-handily raised the bar of competition in the 2009 “M-1 CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY AFFLICTION” when he enlisted top-shelf talents such as former EliteXC fighters Giva Santana and Shane Del Rosario as well as one-time Affliction veteran Fabio “Negao” Nascimento to help spearhead his five-man squad.
UFC Newcomer Jay Silva is Ready to Turn Heads
Jay Silva is making his UFC debut as a last-minute replacement against TUF 7 runner-up CB Dollaway. Silva (5-0) is a Renzo Gracie purple belt and has four of his five wins via (T)KO.
Cyborg is Ready to Pioneer Women’s MMA To The Next Level
Written by Cameron Gidari
It is not every day that fans are afforded the chance to see the very best in the world compete head-to-head. For women’s mixed martial arts fans, that day will be Saturday, when Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos and Gina Carano face off for the Strikeforce Women’s Title.
Santos is aware of the magnitude of [...]
