Strikeforce’s Herschel Walker will fight again, letting trainers decide when

When then-47-year-old former pro footballer Herschel Walker stepped into a Strikeforce cage in January, many MMA observers
felt it was probably a one-time affair.

After all, the “Strikeforce: Miami” card he competed in was held in
conjunction with the NFL’s Super Bowl, and Walker was no stranger to the
media circuit in the weeks building up to the fight. It looked like a move driven largely by publicity.

And though his performance garnered some mixed reviews, Walker was
victorious. Now 48 years old, Walker said he’s ready to do it all again.


When then-47-year-old former pro footballer Herschel Walker stepped into a Strikeforce cage in January, many MMA observers
felt it was probably a one-time affair.

After all, the “Strikeforce: Miami” card he competed in was held in
conjunction with the NFL’s Super Bowl, and Walker was no stranger to the
media circuit in the weeks building up to the fight. It looked like a move driven largely by publicity.

And though his performance garnered some mixed reviews, Walker was
victorious. Now 48 years old, Walker said he’s ready to do it all again.


Defining The Dragon Machidas Most Memorable Moments

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of the light heavyweight division’s most highly anticipated rematches takes place at Montreal’s Bell Centre on Saturday, May 8th, when champion Lyoto Machida defends his crown against Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua. The first bout saw Machida pushed to the edge before he emerged victorious via five round decision, and it was certainly one of ‘The Dragon’s career defining moments. What were the rest? Read on to find out.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of the light heavyweight division’s most highly anticipated rematches takes place at Montreal’s Bell Centre on Saturday, May 8th, when champion Lyoto Machida defends his crown against Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua. The first bout saw Machida pushed to the edge before he emerged victorious via five round decision, and it was certainly one of ‘The Dragon’s career defining moments. What were the rest? Read on to find out.

Icemans Understudy Preps for Primetime

Frank Curreri, UFC – For years Antonio Banuelos has lived in the gargantuan shadow of close friend Chuck Liddell, and the fiercely loyal understudy has never given it a second thought.

Frank Curreri, UFC – For years Antonio Banuelos has lived in the gargantuan shadow of close friend Chuck Liddell, and the fiercely loyal understudy has never given it a second thought.

Champ Jake Shields and Strikeforce CEO mum on possible contract renewal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Will Jake Shields re-sign with Strikeforce, or as he’s previously discussed, test the free-agency waters and explore options outside the promotion, possibly with the Ultimate Fighting Championship?

Following Shields’ first title defense of his middleweight belt and arguably the biggest win of his career, the Cesar Gracie-trained fighter is no closer to sharing an answer.

But with a unanimous-decision win over UFC import Dan Henderson following a near-disastrous first round, Shields is sitting pretty with plenty of bargaining chips and more value than he’s ever had.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Will Jake Shields re-sign with Strikeforce, or as he’s previously discussed, test the free-agency waters and explore options outside the promotion, possibly with the Ultimate Fighting Championship?

Following Shields’ first title defense of his middleweight belt and arguably the biggest win of his career, the Cesar Gracie-trained fighter is no closer to sharing an answer.

But with a unanimous-decision win over UFC import Dan Henderson following a near-disastrous first round, Shields is sitting pretty with plenty of bargaining chips and more value than he’s ever had.


Defending Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez weighs in on lightweight rankings

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gilbert Melendez has won four consecutive fights, avenged the only two defeats of his career, and on Saturday, defended his Strikeforce 155-pound title with a lopsided unanimous-decision win over Japanese star Shinya Aoki, who was widely regarded as the world’s No. 2 lightweight fighter.

The latest win came in a CBS-televised co-headliner at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

And it has many wondering, “Where does Melendez now rank among the world’s best?”


NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gilbert Melendez has won four consecutive fights, avenged the only two defeats of his career, and on Saturday, defended his Strikeforce 155-pound title with a lopsided unanimous-decision win over Japanese star Shinya Aoki, who was widely regarded as the world’s No. 2 lightweight fighter.

The latest win came in a CBS-televised co-headliner at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

And it has many wondering, “Where does Melendez now rank among the world’s best?”


New Strikeforce champ “King Mo” Lawal could enter DREAM’s light-heavyweight grand prix

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With a lopsided unanimous-decision win over Gegard Mousasi at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Nashville” event, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal claimed the Strikeforce light-heavyweight title, picked up his biggest career win, and threw the organization’s 205-pound division into disarray.

Or as Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker put it, Lawal single-handedly “reshuffled the deck” of the division.

Coker isn’t sure what’s next for Lawal, but he’s not counting out one possibility: entrance into DREAM’s upcoming light-heavyweight grand prix.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With a lopsided unanimous-decision win over Gegard Mousasi at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Nashville” event, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal claimed the Strikeforce light-heavyweight title, picked up his biggest career win, and threw the organization’s 205-pound division into disarray.

Or as Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker put it, Lawal single-handedly “reshuffled the deck” of the division.

Coker isn’t sure what’s next for Lawal, but he’s not counting out one possibility: entrance into DREAM’s upcoming light-heavyweight grand prix.