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MMA Tweet Of The Day

creed — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:33:37 +0000

Today’s MMA tweet of the day comes from Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller):

mayhemmiller
Currently in “Viagra Square” in Chicago. A lot less boners than anticipated.
about 5 hours ago from Twittelator

Strikeforce Report Card

creed — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:14:44 +0000

With their first primetime network card in the books, we thought we’d grade their performance.

Production Value - C+ Dana has always been critical of the Elite XC/Strikeforce production; and with good reason. From the repeated views of the ref’s back to the absolutely atrocious announcing crew, Strikeforce had a pretty crappy show, production-wise. The main event walkouts were cut due to additional commercials. The show ran 20 minutes (!) long just in case you wanted to DVR it. Frank Shamrock constantly mangled names, most notably calling Sokoudjou “Sudoku.” Instead of fixing the problems of EliteXC, Strikeforce seemed content to copy their design completely.
Fight Quality - A- This was a stacked card by anybody’s standards. The fights were all competitive and there were no questionable finishes. Putting Brett Rogers in against Fedor wasn’t the best use of the Russian’s skills and reputation, but Rogers made the most of his opportunity.
Overall - B Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers was much better than any previous primetime MMA card, but still needed a lot of production work. They really need to learn from the UFC’s example.

Strikeforce Main Card Results

creed — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:17:22 +0000

The main card of amazingly well booked fights did not disappoint. Even the certainly unpopular Shields win was a great fight to watch for the level of grappling involved.

Fabricio Werdum def. Antonio Silva via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)
Gegard Mousasi def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou via TKO, 3:43 of round 2.
Jake Shields def. Jason Miller via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46 x 2) New Strikeforce middleweight champion.
Fedor Emelianenko def. Brett Rogers via TKO, 1:48 of round 2.

Strikeforce Undercard Results

creed — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:52:58 +0000

Preliminary card results
Christian Uflacker def. Jonatas Novaes via unanimous decision (30-25 x 2, 29-26) [Novaes was docked two points in round three for kicks to the head on the ground]
Nate Moore def. Louis Taylor via submission (strikes), 3:24 of round 2
Shamar Bailey def. John Kolosci via unanimous decision (29-27 x 3) [Bailey was docked one point in round two for a knee strike to Kolosci's head while he was on the ground]
Jeff Curran def. Dustin Neace via TKO (injury, possibly a broken rib after a knee in the clinch), 1:39 of round 1
Marloes Coenen def. Roxanne Modafferi via submission (armbar), 1:05 of round 1

Strikeforce Challengers Results

creed — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +0000

MAIN CARD
- Billy Evangelista def. Jorge Gurgel via unanimous decision (30-27 x 2, 29-28)
- Shane del Rosario def. Brandon Cash via submission (omoplata), 2:57 of round 1
- Luke Rockhold def. Jesse Taylor via submission (rear-naked choke), 3:42 of round 1
- Merrit Warren def. Ousmane Thomas Diagne via submission (heel hook), 3:49 of round 1
- Zoila Frausto def. Elisha Helsper via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)

PRELIMINARY CARD
- Ben Holscher def. Johnny Goh via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)
- Casey Olson def. Chris Culley via TKO, 2:32 of round 1
- Cole Escovedo def. Maurice Eazel via TKO, 1:47 of round 1
- Rico Altamirano def. Alex Trevino via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)

Cutting Weight Sucks

creed — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:20:27 +0000

You know cutting weight is unpleasant when even Jason Miller gets quiet and grumpy. Check out this video from MMA Fanhouse of Miller’s weight cut from yesterday:

New Feature: MMA Tweet Of The Day

creed — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:37:13 +0000

We’re going to feature a different MMA Tweet each day (usually to make fun of them) for your enjoyment. Today’s MMA Tweet of the day comes from War Machine (Porn Machine):

Just shot a great scene for Brazzers! Tomorrow I get to terrorize Brooke Haven…=)
9 minutes ago from web

Strikeforce Weigh-In Results

creed — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:34:28 +0000

MAIN CARD
265: Fedor Emelianenko (232) vs. Brett Rogers (264)
185: Jason “Mayhem” Miller (184) vs. Jake Shields (184.5)
205: Gegard Mousasi (205) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (204)
265: Antonio Silva (263) vs. Fabricio Werdum (242)
PRELIMINARY CARD
145: Marloes Coenen (145) vs. Roxanne Modafferi (140)
170: Deray Davis (170.5) vs. Mark Miller (171)
135: Jeff Curran (145) vs. Dustin Neace (149.6) (Neace will sacrifice the usual 20% for missing weight)
170: Shamar Bailey (170) vs. John Kolosci (171)
185: Nate Moore (184) vs. Louis Taylor (185.5)
155: Jonatas Novaes (155.5) vs. Christian Uflacker (156)

GSP To Endorse Under Armour

creed — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:43:18 +0000

UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre has signed on to endorse Under Armour athletic wear. GSP is the first MMA athlete to be signed by Under Armour. This is a major deal for the world of MMA because of the door it opens for other fighters to secure endorsements with non-MMA apparel companies. While Under Armour is still the “new kid” in the athletic apparel, this is certainly a sign that it’s only a matter of time before Nike, Adidas, and Reebok enter the world of MMA.

Strikeforce: Evolution, December 19

creed — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:38:12 +0000

Strikeforce will hold its next big event in December with a yet to be determined main event. However, they have announced a fight between Ronaldo Jacare Souza and Matt Lindland, as well as “King Mo” Muhammed Lawal in action. Strikeforce: Evolution will be broadcast on Showtime.