Strikeforce Recap: Ronda Rousey dominates again with first-round armbar

Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman is in the books and once again Ronda Rousey has pulled off a first-round submission via armbar. Rousey came out striking in order to push Kaufman up against the cage, where the champion took the fight ot the ground as planned with a Judo takedown. From there, she went to her bread and butter, and it was only a matter of time before Kaufman submitted to Rousey’s signature move.In other action, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza defeated Derek Brunson with a vicious right hand

Scott Coker: Winner of Souza vs. Brunson to face Luke Rockhold

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced yesterday that the winner of Saturday’s fight between Middleweights Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (15-3 MMA, 5-1 SF) and Derek Brunson (9-1 MMA, 3-0 SF) would be next in line for a shot at champion Luke Rockhold (10-1 MMA, 9-0 SF).Coker said: “Luke Rockhold, our champion, has made it very clear he’d like to fight Jacare. Last time, he won the fight, but he didn’t do it in the style and the manner he wanted to do it. This is a tough fight for Jacare, and if he can get through

Brian Stann responds to Shlemenko’s accusations that UFC fighters are faking injuries

Brian Stann recently took to Twitter to repspond to the allegations made by Bellator Middleweight Alexander Shlemenko that UFC fighters are faking injuries when they do not like the fights they’ve been given. Stann appeared to be annoyed by the comment, centering around his originally scheduled fight against Hector Lombard:

Shouldnt even dignify todays comment w/ a response, but I would never fake an injury. I agreed to fight Hector b4 he was even signed
— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) August 15,

Rousey: I’m going to rip off her arm and throw it at her corner

Strikeforce held a pre-event press conference yesterday in anticipation of tomorrow night’s Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman at The Players Lounge in Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.The media presser included Rousey and Kaufman, and additional main-card fighters Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Derek Brunson, Roger Bowling, Tarec Saffiedine. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker was the host of the event.Rousey remained true to form, saying what she had planned for Kaufman: “She might not know it, but she

Former UFC fighter James McSweeney foils knife-wielding robber in Vegas

He may have had a lackluster UFC career, but British MMA fighter James McSweeney proved that he has what it takes outside the Octagon last night in Las Vegas, Nevada. McSweeney and his family happened to be taking part in the popular Fremont Street Experience when he foiled a knife wielding thug who was intent on robbery.According to McSweeney via MMAWeekly: “My family’s in town right now in Las Vegas, and they wanted to go down to old town Las Vegas last night, down on Fremont street, just

Can Ronda Rousey carry WMMA on her shoulders?

Ronda Rousey will step into the Strikeforce cage this weekend to defend her Women’s Bantamweight for the first time this Saturday night. Facing former champion Sarah Kaufman, Rousey will look to extend her incredible streak of brutalizing first-round submission victories. However, there will be much more at stake than just another win for her. If she does win with her signature move, her popularity as the new face of Women’s MMA will skyrocket for certain. WMMA has been lacking in a certain star quality

Sonnen disses Jon Jones, the champ blasts him on Twitter

Chael Sonnen has spent less than 24-hours as a light heavyweight contender and he has remained true to form, by picking a fight with the division’s champion, Jon Jones.During his appearance on on Tuesday evening’s UFC Tonight, Sonnen talked about moving up to 205lbs for a fight with Forrest Griffin, but he also managed to took a pot shot at reigning Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones, as we reported earlier: “Sure I could go up to 205 and I could take Jon Jones’ belt away, the same as I could

Blockbuster UFC on FOX 5 set to feature Henderson vs. Diaz, Rua vs. Gustaffson, and Penn vs. MacDonald

The UFC has announced a blockbuster card for the end of the year, and it will air live on Fox. UFC on Fox 5, taking place at a yet-to-be-named location, will showcase a title fight when Ben Henderson defends his Lightweight strap against the surging contender Nate Diaz. Henderson, of course, is coming off of two decision victories over Frankie Edgar, although the last has come under much scrutiny from both the media and fans. His last performance may have left some question marks about the champion, who is

Henderson says he’s happy Jon Jones wants to knock him out

UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones referred to contender Dan Henderson as a one-trick pony and that Jones would be going for a TKO in their upcoming bout at UFC 151. Henderson responded on Tuesday night’s UFC Tonight on Fuel TV: “It must be a pretty good trick. It’s kept me in the sport this long and people keep wanting to see it. It’s kept me around for a long time. But it’s more about positioning. TKO me? I’d love for him to try. That means he’s coming after me