Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker has today released a stamen addressing the recent positive drugs test of former light heavyweight champion, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, explaining he supports the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s efforts in this matter but insisted people don’t prejudge the fighter before all the facts are known. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker has denied reports that the women’s 145 pound division is in the toilet following the one-year suspension of Brazilian heavy hitter, Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos last week, explaining there is still plenty of talent wanting to fight at that weight including a certain Hollywood actress. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker has been giving his thoughts on the conclusion of the heavyweight grand-prix in 2012, as well as failing to rule out the possibility of Fedor Emelianenko returning to take on the winner in the last fight the promotion will host in this division. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker has revealed he expects to have the promotions compliment of fighters back to 100% by the middle of 2012 with a number of pivotal fights taking place over the coming months which will help fill those vacant spots at the top of two divisions. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker gives his thoughts on this weekends Strikeforce event headlined by the middleweight title clash between current champion, Luke Rockhold and former UFC veteran, Keith Jardine, as well as discussing the future of the California based promotion. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker explains exactly what it took to keep lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez under the California based promotions banner just months after they struck a year-long extension deal with television giant Showtime. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker gives his thoughts on a number of issues swirling the California based promotion right now including what’s next for dangerous submission expert, Ronda Rousey who is said to be keen on not only facing 145 pound champion, Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos but 135 pound champion Miesha Tate as well. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker gives his thoughts on a number of things swirling the California based promotion right now including the future after signing a new deal with Showtime, what’s happening with the various vacant titles and the news that the heavyweight division must go. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker has revealed that part of the recently reached deal with television giant, Showtime was that current champions, Gilbert Melendez and Luke Rockhold stayed a part of the California based promotions roster, a smart move considering the UFC were circling for new talent. … Continue Reading
California based mixed martial arts promotion, Strikeforce and television giant, Showtime announce a brand new partnership heading into 2012 which will see a total of eight events televised showcasing some of the top talent in the sport to the masses. Listen to the media call announcement in full right here. … Continue Reading
It has tonight been revealed that the Strikeforce heavyweight division will cease to exist in 2012 following the promotions grand-prix and “one more fight” as the California based promotion decided to focus on other weight classes. … Continue Reading
Showtime Networks Inc. and world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion Strikeforce have entered into a new broadcast agreement to continue producing live MMA events on the premium television network, Showtime. The agreement was announced jointly today by Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Showtime Sports, Dana White, UFC President, and Scott Coker, Strikeforce CEO. … Continue Reading
MMABay.co.uk can reveal that California based MMA promotion, Strikeforce and television giant, Showtime will today be announcing a new deal between the two, securing the future of the now Zuffa owned entity for the foreseeable future. … Continue Reading
Check out this interview with Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker who talks about the future of the California based promotion now that it’s owned by the Zuffa juggernaut, something that seems to rest also with a potential deal with television giant, Showtime. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker has been giving his thoughts on how things are going around the negotiation table between the California based promotion and television giant, Showtime, explaining he’s optimistic that all sides can come to an agreement over a renewal. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker gives his thoughts on a stellar night of action in San Jose, California where UFC 139 took place, as well as giving his thoughts on Strikeforce’s long-term future in the mixed martial arts world. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker gives his thoughts on a number of issues surrounding the California based promotion this week, as well as whether he believes Gilbert Melendez is the best 155 pound fighter in the world right now. … Continue Reading
Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker has revealed that the promotion has no plans to crown new champions in either the heavyweight or light heavyweight divisions after stripping one champion of his title and seeing another walk out the front door. … Continue Reading
We’ve been asking you all week for your opinion on the recent UFC interim welterweight title clash between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz which went down this past weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. We want to know whether “The Natural Born Killer” did enough to earn the title on the night or not. Check out [...]
We’ve been asking you all week for your opinion on the recent controversial bantamweight clash between Alex Caceres and Edwin Figueroa this past weekend in Las Vegas which saw the man dubbed “Bruce Leeroy” docked two points for two illegal low blows. Check out the results after the break…
The MMABay Radio team is back for another weekend show as we round up all the news stories form the past couple of days from around the mixed martial arts world. This week the team talks about the recently announced rematch between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz, the news Greg Jackson is leaning towards cornering Jon [...]
The MMABay Radio team is back for another weekend show as we round up all the news stories form the past couple of days from around the mixed martial arts world. This week the team previews this past Saturday night’s UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit event from Las, Vegas, Nevada, discusses the recent news that Anderson [...]
We want to get your thoughts on the recent UFC 143 main event between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit from this past Saturday night and whether you felt the judges got the overall result right when it came to “The Natural Born Killer” having his hand raised. Have your say…
This past Saturday night UFC bantamweight, Alex Caceres was deducted two points in his UFC 143 clash with Edwin Figueroa after landing two low blows during the opening two rounds. We want to know did the man otherwise known as “Brue Leeroy” deserve this kind of penalty? Have your say…
‘UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit‘ is in the bag and an event that was criticised for looking rather tame on paper – main event aside – was a hit and miss affair that still raised some interesting questions and a few eyebrows in terms of the night’s judging. The welterweight main event between Nick Diaz [...]
