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Strikeforce Sale Confirmed; UFC Conference Call Highlights

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So if you’ve just returned from a weekend trip that entailed avoiding the mass media altogether, you’re probably tuning into the fact that some serious shit went down while you were away. Strikeforce is now the property of Zuffa, the dudes that run the UFC, and today the promotion’s Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta and […]

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So if you’ve just returned from a weekend trip that entailed avoiding the mass media altogether, you’re probably tuning into the fact that some serious shit went down while you were away. Strikeforce is now the property of Zuffa, the dudes that run the UFC, and today the promotion’s Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, participated in a media conference call to field questions about the ‘who said what about a monopoly’ news. Well, the good folks at MMA Fighting shared some of the highlights through the magical world of Twitter. What did we learn?

In regards to the sale of Strikeforce meaning that cross-promotional super fights will now materialize, you know, like Nick Diaz throwing down with GSP? Well, while White reiterated what he said on Saturday to Ariel Helwani about “it’s business as usual” for Strikeforce, apparently today he did acknowledge that such fights will happen someday, it’s just a matter of when.

To that end, a lot speculation as to why White maintains Strikeforce isn’t going anywhere for now (and not getting folded like a tent during a hurricane), is because of the promotion’s contract with Showtime. According to MMA Fighting, Fertitta reported today that the broadcasting deal lasts to 2014, and not 2012 as widely reported. White also stated that “anything is possible” in respect to a future merger…um, yeah, that’s probably a safe bet.

Other tidbits, elbows on the ground will be legal now in Strikeforce, the Strikeforce cage will still be used, and oh yeah, Lorenzo disagrees with the monopoly talk, as anyone can still get into the MMA business. True, just don’t plan on seeing any big name UFC stars sign anywhere else soon. Now let’s all start whining about when Overeem will fight Velasquez.

Zuffa Has Purchased Strikeforce

If you’re started the weekend off last night with a few dozen beers too many, relax, your brain is still processing information (somewhat) normally. Yes, the above headline does in fact say that Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, has purchased Strikeforce. Yup, just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger…
UFC President Dana […]

If you’re started the weekend off last night with a few dozen beers too many, relax, your brain is still processing information (somewhat) normally. Yes, the above headline does in fact say that Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, has purchased Strikeforce. Yup, just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger…

UFC President Dana White spilled the beans on the ‘holy eff’ news in an interview with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani, which was posted this AM. Now before you start planning your “Overeem vs. Velasquez” party, according to White, it’s “business as usual” with Strikeforce, meaning Scott Coker is still running the promotion, Showtime will still broadcast its fights, and no, unfortunately there will be no UFC vs. Strikeforce tilts.

Other highlights: White actually had some nice things to say about Strikeforce and Coker for the first time in a few years, and oh yeah, Paul Daley still has no chance of returning to the Octagon. To see the historic interview head here.

“Korean Zombie” Update: Jung Training and Learning English with Urijah Faber

It wasn’t long ago when fans solely restricted to a North American MMA diet, finally caught wise to the fact that Chan Sung Jung (or better known as “The Korean Zombie”), was the kind of fighter you put your meeting, kids graduation and or wedding on hold to watch fight. If you still haven’t seen […]

It wasn’t long ago when fans solely restricted to a North American MMA diet, finally caught wise to the fact that Chan Sung Jung (or better known as “The Korean Zombie”), was the kind of fighter you put your meeting, kids graduation and or wedding on hold to watch fight. If you still haven’t seen his WEC 48 bout with Leonard Garcia last April, drop everything now and immediately seek out footage.

Of course, the fanfare surrounding Jung experienced a little hiccup in September, when George Roop viciously demonstrated with a head kick that the South Korean fighter is in fact, not a zombie, but hell; no one’s going to be changing a nickname that good anytime soon.

So what’s the latest news on the Zombie? Since he was forced to pull out of his January tilt with Rani Yahya in January, the featherweight has apparently been putting some time in with Team Alpha Male. Yup, you could do a lot worse in terms of training partners. For more on that, head to the Garv here.

In addition, it seems that former WEC featherweight champ Urijah Faber has been giving (wink, wink) Jung some English lessons (more winks). In a very entertaining vid released by Faber and his crew, Jung proves to be a brilliant student in picking up the finer points of the English language, most importantly, pick up lines. To check out the vid head here.

Now, if you want to throw a little dough down on Faber’s upcoming bout with Eddie Wineland, which should be pretty sweet, go here.

“Wand is Back” Video Released

If you haven’t been watching Dogged TV’s web miniseries about “The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva, your life may be a wee bit incomplete. Check out the latest episode here, where Silva reports to the doc to have his knee assesse…

If you haven’t been watching Dogged TV’s web miniseries about “The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva, your life may be a wee bit incomplete. Check out the latest episode here, where Silva reports to the doc to have his knee assessed, before heading out to train with Fabricio “Now that’s a Triangle-Choke” Werdum.

M-1 Global Says No Talks Ongoing About Fedor Fighting Dan Henderson

One of this week’s hottest topics has been regarding recent reports that Fedor Emelianenko is considering taking on newly minted Strikeforce Light-Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson, later this year. Hendo’s into it, the promotion’s CEO Scott Coker apparently said there’s been “preliminary” discussions about it, so maybe this thing’s gonna happen right?
Well, maybe not. Of course […]

One of this week’s hottest topics has been regarding recent reports that Fedor Emelianenko is considering taking on newly minted Strikeforce Light-Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson, later this year. Hendo’s into it, the promotion’s CEO Scott Coker apparently said there’s been “preliminary” discussions about it, so maybe this thing’s gonna happen right?

Well, maybe not. Of course if you’ve followed the career of Fedor over the last few years, then you know that trying to bank on anything regarding the Russian star is as uncertain as what’s going to come out of Chael Sonnen’s mouth next. Why are we shatting on the Hendo vs. Fedor talk? (A fight that yes, would be totally awesome) Well, it seems like Fedor’s management M-1 Global, has no effin idea why anyone is talking about the potential super fight to begin with.

According to a report from MMA Junkie today, M-1 Global’s Evgeni Kogan says “There have been no discussions with us,” about the fight, and that further, “Any discussions have been solely on the other side of the Atlantic.” Wow; a denial that includes a geography lesson as well.

Kogan reportedly went on to say that from his point of view at least, Fedor meeting Hendo is “not a fight that makes any sense,” and that it’s more likely that the heavyweight will face the loser of the upcoming Alistair Overeem, Fabricio Werdum tilt, next.

Huh. Maybe Fedor’s content to keep rolling with the big boys from here on out after all?

Dan Hardy Worried Anthony Johnson Won’t Make Weight

It may be a stretch to call it MMA’s “March Madness,” but over the next few weeks there’s more than a few bouts scheduled to satisfy the fight diet of any avid fan. Maybe that’s why that the upcoming UFC Fight Night bout between Dan Hardy and Anthony Johnson has been getting lost in the […]

It may be a stretch to call it MMA’s “March Madness,” but over the next few weeks there’s more than a few bouts scheduled to satisfy the fight diet of any avid fan. Maybe that’s why that the upcoming UFC Fight Night bout between Dan Hardy and Anthony Johnson has been getting lost in the mix a little bit.

Granted, sales on Dan Hardy Mohawk replicas may have dipped some because of his KO loss to Carlos Condit in October, but if you can’t understand why one might be excited about “The Outlaw’s” upcoming fight with Johnson, maybe it’s time to pick a new sport huh? After all, until Johnson got worked over by Josh Koscheck, the massive welterweight was quickly rising up the rankings with a head kick here and a night ending punch there. In other words, this fight could, repeat, could be a striking barnburner.

While speaking to Middleeasy.com, however, Hardy is apparently concerned about Johnson’s ability to make weight for the UFC Fight Night card. Johnson has missed weight in the past, and according to Hardy at least, the fighter may be looking to redefine the meaning of “oversized welterweight.”

“I saw him a few months ago, he was about 235 lbs. Even if it was nine months ago, to lose 65 lbs is a push. It’s going to be tough on his body. He struggles to make weight anyway when he’s fighting regularly, so coming down from that weight — I don’t know. I’m a little concerned because I don’t want a percentage of his purse, I want the win bonus.”

We’re concerned too buddy; here’s hoping both dudes can bring it come March 26^th, as this one could be FOTN. To bet on the bout head here.