Strikeforce schedules stacked card for final show ever in Oklahoma City

Adding to the blockbuster announcement that Ronda Rousey and now Miesha Tate will join the UFC as the first two female fighters comes the confirmation that Strikeforce will officially close doors after a January 12th blowout show. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker stated the following in a press release, courtesy of MMAFighting.com:”We’ve built an absolutely stacked card for Oklahoma City and the Showtime viewers. We have three awesome title fights featuring some of the best fighters to ever grace the

Jon Jones aiming to be Heavyweight champion, but only when the time is right

UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones has looked to be the definition of dominant recently, smashing former 205 lb. champions with seemingly relative ease. Because of this, the MMA community fully expects him to one day move up in weight and challenge for the Heavyweight belt. Champion Junior dos Santos has recently stated his respect for Jones, but notes that he is the ‘baddest man on the plant’ and would face Jones should the opportunity arise. Jones himself spoke last week of making the trek to

Ben Henderson: Chael Sonnen is an average white guy, but he’s marketable

Ben Henderson is a smart fighter. He knows the ins and outs of the fight game, and accepts the fact that in the world of today’s fast-paced UFC, a fighter needs to be exciting while winning to be marketable. Heading into his pivotal title bout with Lightweight title challenger Nathan Diaz at UFC on Fox 5, Henderson admits that he hopes his fights will have more exciteability and drawing power:
“It is something that I am aware of, pay-per-view buys and numbers and all of that stuff,” he said. “The two

Eddie Alvarez released by Bellator

In a long-awaited move by Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, former Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has been released by the company, though they still hold the right to match any contractual offer tendered to him. There has been much hype concerning Alvarez’s next move, as many consider him a great 155 lb. contender. Many are anticipating just how he will respond to the talent at the top of the stacked UFC Lightweight division. According to MMAInterviews.com, Alvarez addressed the situation with the

November: A pivotal month in MMA history

The month of November marks the anniversary of the UFC’s Denver, CO debut back in 1993. On that fateful night, an event that was at the time regarded as a brutal spectacle more than a true sport launched something that would grow into much more. Royce Gracie dominated those early events (although ultimately not the first), but now fighters have evolved into something altogether well-rounded. MMA is a worldwide phenomenon, with UFC events popping up all over the world as they continue to expand in rapid