Tag: Coker

Scott Coker Discusses Daniel Cormier’s Rise and the Conclusion of the Grand Prix

One day back in 2009, American Kickboxing Academy guru Bob Cook told Scott Coker, over dinner at their favorite little Italian eatery in San Jose, that he had a heavyweight Coker should take a look at. Cook told Coker that the new guy was going to be a…

One day back in 2009, American Kickboxing Academy guru Bob Cook told Scott Coker, over dinner at their favorite little Italian eatery in San Jose, that he had a heavyweight Coker should take a look at. Cook told Coker that the new guy was going to be a great heavyweight, but Coker was skeptical. “I […]

Scott Coker Says Gilbert Melendez Would Beat Frankie Edgar in a Great Fight

Gilbert Melendez defended his Strikeforce lightweight belt again last Saturday against Jorge Masvidal and again started the fans shouting for him to join the UFC. “Who is left for Melendez in Strikeforce anyway?” fans ask themselves. At thi…

Gilbert Melendez defended his Strikeforce lightweight belt again last Saturday against Jorge Masvidal and again started the fans shouting for him to join the UFC. “Who is left for Melendez in Strikeforce anyway?” fans ask themselves. At this point, though, it is without a doubt that the hype Melendez receives is for real after his […]

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Scott Coker Says Gilbert Melendez Would Beat Frankie Edgar in a Great Fight

Scott Coker on the Futures of Melendez and Cyborg and the New Showtime Deal

2011 was a year that MMA fans will never forget. The biggest story quite arguably was Zuffa purchasing Strikeforce in March. No one really knew what was going to happen to Strikeforce. Their contract with Showtime was set to expire in early 2012 a…

2011 was a year that MMA fans will never forget. The biggest story quite arguably was Zuffa purchasing Strikeforce in March. No one really knew what was going to happen to Strikeforce. Their contract with Showtime was set to expire in early 2012 and no one knew if Zuffa was wanting to keep Strikeforce. The fighters […]

UFC Betting

Scott Coker on the Futures of Melendez and Cyborg and the New Showtime Deal

Scott Coker Has No Issues with Booking Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate

Ronda Rousey has been very vocal in her desire to fight Strikeforce 135-pound women’s champion, Miesha Tate. Rousey has listed off several reasons for why the bout should happen with everything from their looks to the fight being a big money make…

Ronda Rousey has been very vocal in her desire to fight Strikeforce 135-pound women’s champion, Miesha Tate. Rousey has listed off several reasons for why the bout should happen with everything from their looks to the fight being a big money maker being used. Tate responded by saying Rousey should get in line behind some […]

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Scott Coker Has No Issues with Booking Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate

Strikeforce President Scott Coker Says Gilbert Melendez Would Beat Frankie Edgar

After UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar‘s unbelievable performance at UFC 136, everyone seems to agree that Edgar is the No. 1 lightweight in the world today—at least, almost everyone. Edgar is coming off a huge knockout victory over t…

After UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar‘s unbelievable performance at UFC 136, everyone seems to agree that Edgar is the No. 1 lightweight in the world today—at least, almost everyone. Edgar is coming off a huge knockout victory over the highy-regarded Gray Maynard and, as a result, Edgar’s stock has never been higher. However, Strikeforce president […]

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Strikeforce President Scott Coker Says Gilbert Melendez Would Beat Frankie Edgar

UFC News: Strikeforce’s Scott Coker Has Been Demoted by Zuffa

The CEO of Strikeforce Scott Coker has made serious moves with the California-based organization. Since 2007, Strikeforce has grown into a top mixed martial arts organization, second only to Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has brought in such t…

The CEO of Strikeforce Scott Coker has made serious moves with the California-based organization. Since 2007, Strikeforce has grown into a top mixed martial arts organization, second only to Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has brought in such top mixed martial artists as Nick Diaz, Frank Shamrock, Alistair Overeem, Jake Shields, Dan Henderson and Fedor Emelianenko.  CagePotato recently […]

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UFC News: Strikeforce’s Scott Coker Has Been Demoted by Zuffa