Five Reasons Why You Should Watch Strikeforce Tomorrow Night

By Cage Potato contributor S.C. Michaelson
(Hmm..Guess they ran out of space for Cyborg and Gracie on the poster.)
Saturday’s Strikeforce event is the promotion’s first non-Challengers event of 2011. Unfortunately, it’s been toiling i…

By Cage Potato contributor S.C. Michaelson


(Hmm..Guess they ran out of space for Cyborg and Gracie on the poster.)

Saturday’s Strikeforce event is the promotion’s first non-Challengers event of 2011. Unfortunately, it’s been toiling in the shadows of the much-anticipated Heavyweight Grand Prix and hasn’t received much in the way of coverage. There are quite a few reasons to tune in this weekend.

Here are five big ones.

Herschel Walker, Genetic Freak
Though only a novice in the game of mixed martial arts, Hershel Walker is no stranger to high levels of competition. His athletic accolades read like a novel. College football Heisman trophy winner, All-Pro NFL running back, track and field star, black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Olympic bobsledder. Yes, Olympic bobsledder. And after all of this, Walker decides to throw his hat into the cage and try MMA. Did I mention he’s 48? Now, in MMA that may not seem special as we have our own version of a 48-year old wonder in Randy Couture, but Couture looks every year of 48. Walker, on the other hand, could pass for a man in his early 30s and has the physique that men in their athletic primes dream to attain. Herschel Walker, at 48, might be the greatest physical specimen to step foot in an MMA ring or cage…ever.

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Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg Preview and Predictions

Filed under: StrikeforceTwo title belts are on the line, and the most famous fighter in the promotion will step into the cage, when Strikeforce returns to its home base of San Jose on Saturday night. We’ve got the full preview right here.

What: Strike…

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Two title belts are on the line, and the most famous fighter in the promotion will step into the cage, when Strikeforce returns to its home base of San Jose on Saturday night. We’ve got the full preview right here.

What: Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg

Where: HP Pavilion, San Jose

When: The Showtime card starts at 10 PM ET on Saturday.

Predictions on the four televised fights below.

No Need to Hide Game Plan for Strikeforce Champ Jacare Souza

Filed under: StrikeforceAsk most fighters about their plans or strategies for an upcoming fight and you’ll usually get a vague response or no response at all, but don’t count Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza among that group.

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Ask most fighters about their plans or strategies for an upcoming fight and you’ll usually get a vague response or no response at all, but don’t count Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza among that group.

When Souza was asked this week about his planned method of attack against upcoming challenger Robbie Lawler, he had no qualms about tipping his hand.

“The plan is to use my jiu-jitsu to bring to the fight,” he said through an interpreter. “I don’t know how or when I’ll bring it to the game but I’m well-prepared, my cardio’s up and I’m ready to go there and show that I’m 100 percent ready to go in and fight. But the plan is when I see the right time, bring jiu-jitsu to the table and use it.”

Strikeforce Cyborg vs Diaz

Welterweight Championship bout: Nick Diaz (c) vs Evangelista Santos This is going to be Nick Diaz’ toughest fight since being in Strikeforce. Santos is tough everywhere. Good standup, good ground. Better than Diaz? Different. I still think Diaz is going to win this fight. Middleweight Championship bout: Ronaldo Souza (c) vs Robbie Lawler If Lawler […]

Welterweight Championship bout: Nick Diaz (c) vs Evangelista Santos

This is going to be Nick Diaz’ toughest fight since being in Strikeforce. Santos is tough everywhere. Good standup, good ground. Better than Diaz? Different. I still think Diaz is going to win this fight.

Middleweight Championship bout: Ronaldo Souza (c) vs Robbie Lawler

If Lawler connects Souza will be out. In fact, I like Lawler here.

Heavyweight bout: Herschel Walker vs Scott Carson

No pick.

Light Heavyweight bout: Roger Gracie vs Trevor Prangley

Prangley is a longtime veteran and difficult to submit. However, on this night, Gracie will submit him.
I have Gracie winning this fight inside 2.

Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg Fight Card

Filed under: Strikeforce, NewsThe entire Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg fight card is set for Jan. 29, Strikeforce director of communications Mike Afromowitz confirmed Tuesday with MMAFighting.com.

Check out below the complete lineup featuring four Show…

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The entire Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg fight card is set for Jan. 29, Strikeforce director of communications Mike Afromowitz confirmed Tuesday with MMAFighting.com.

Check out below the complete lineup featuring four Showtime bouts and nine preliminary bouts to take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

Tim Kennedy Can’t Get Anyone to Fight Him So He May Have to Go to Japan Where Homies Aren’t Scared

(Hopefully somebody Rangers Up soon.)
According to a report from FiveOuncesofPain.com, Strikeforce middleweight contender Tim Kennedy is having a hell of a time finding an opponent for his next fight.
The 12-3 retired Army Ranger who last fought and l…


(Hopefully somebody Rangers Up soon.)

According to a report from FiveOuncesofPain.com, Strikeforce middleweight contender Tim Kennedy is having a hell of a time finding an opponent for his next fight.

The 12-3 retired Army Ranger who last fought and lost by decision to Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza for the Strikeforce middleweight strap four months ago was offered two opponents for last weekend’s Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu event, but both declined the fight, leaving Kennedy in the lurch.

“I said yes to two different names for the December 4th card but both guys turned down the fight,” Kennedy explained. Though the humble 31-year old did not reveal names, he did explain he’s being proactive about the situation – a quality [that] likely serv[ed] him well throughout his decorated military career.

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