MMA Madness

Middleweight Tim Kennedy controlled Zak Cummings for most of their bout last night, finishing him in the second round with a north south choke. Also on the card, former Olympian Daniel Cormier made a successful professional debut, TKO-ing Gary Frazier in the second round.

Written by Paul Delos Santos

Tim Kennedy is thankful to get the opportunity to restart his MMA career. He broke an 18-month layoff with a submission victory over Nick Thompson. He returns to the cage Friday against Zak Cummings at the Strikeforce Challengers card.

The American Forces Network and Strikeforce have agreed to broadcast cards on the channel exclusive to the ones enlisted in the militarTongy. The deal goes into effect tonight, as Tim Kennedy, a Special Forces soldier, will be taking on Zak Cummings in the main even

After having his first opponent promoted to the main event, Paul Bradley returns to the Strikeforce: Challengers card. His opponent will be Levi Avery, and the fight will be on the preliminary portion of the card.

Strikeforce announces two more bouts for Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings. Tyron Woodley will take on Zach Light and Travis Calanoc will meet Thomas Longacre.

Kevin Jordan (11-7) and Ray Sefo (1-0) will battle on the September 25, Strikeforce card.

Undefeated Zak Cummings Replaces Injured Evangelista Cyborg In StrikeForce Challengers Main Event Fight With Tim Kennedy In Tulsa, OK On Friday, September 25