SUNRISE, Fla. - Early Sunday morning on AirTran Airways flight 68 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Atlanta, Robbie Lawler and friend/training partner Matt Hughes slowly made their way down the aisle before takeoff.
Just hours removed from a stunning come-from-behind knockout victory over Melvin Manhoef at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Miami" event, Lawler was still feeling the effects of the fight as he slowly limped to the back of the plane.
Lawler took serious punishment and was battered nearly from head to toe by his opponent's offensive onslaught, but the former EliteXC middleweight champ said his miraculous come-from-behind win resulted from his ability to stick to a game plan.
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Strikeforce middleweight Tim Kennedy is the latest addition to the "EA Sports MMA" videogame roster.
Kennedy previously announced his involvement in the project, as MMAjunkie.com previously reported, though EA Sports officials made it officially only overnight.
The game, available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, is expected to be released in late summer 2010.
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Michael David SmithFiled under: Strikeforce
SUNRISE, Fla. -- An exhausted Strikeforce CEO
Scott Coker asked to sit down before granting an interview in the wee hours of Sunday morning following what he termed a successful Strikeforce Miami show, but he wasn't looking to take much of a break.
Coker is already preparing to promote several big fights in the spring, including fights pitting champions Gilbert Melendez, Nick Diaz and Cris Cyborg against new challengers.
Coker Says Aoki, Sakurai, Toughill Will Get Title Shots originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:15:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Mike Russell, UFC - One word that will never be used to describe Brian Stann is "selfish".
In spite of every obstacle he has determinedly driven through in his life and every accolade he has earned in his decorated military and mixed martial arts careers, Stann's arms remain too busy saluting and shaking the hands of the platoon of supporters who stand behind him to stop for a moment and pat himself on the back.
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Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos
SUNRISE, Fla. --
Jay Hieron picked up his second straight Strikeforce victory on Saturday night against
Joe Riggs, and when MMA Fighting caught up with the former IFL champion moments after the victory, he said his unanimous decision win should put him next in line for
Nick Diaz and his newly won 170-pound title.
Hieron also talked about the nasty cut he sustained in the fight and his overall impression of the fight. Check out the video interview below.
Jay Hieron Ready for Elusive Title Shot originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:47:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos
SUNRISE, Fla. --
Joe Riggs' four-fight winning streak was stopped on Saturday night when he lost via unanimous decision to
Jay Hieron. MMA Fighting spoke to the veteran moments after the loss about how Hieron's cut affected him throughout the fight and his thoughts on his performance.
Check out the video interview below.
Joe Riggs Frustrated With Referee After Jay Hieron Loss originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:29:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos
SUNRISE, Fla. -- MMA Fighting spoke to
Marloes Coenen moments after her title loss to
Cris Cyborg at Strikeforce: Miami on Saturday night. The Dutch fighter was visibly beat up and upset, yet remained positive despite losing the biggest fight of her life.
Coenen reflected on the loss and discussed why she believed the fight was too soon. Check out the video interview.
Marloes Coenen: Fight Was Stopped Too Soon originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:57:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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SUNRISE, Fla. - With another dominating victory and her first title defense under her belt, Strikeforce women's lightweight champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos can now look to her next challenge.
As Scott Coker told MMAjunkie.com following Saturday's "Strikeforce: Miami" event, Erin Toughill could be next to challenge for the title.
Santos set up the likely bout after defeating a game but overpowered Marloes Coenen in the co-main event of the Jan. 30 event, which took place at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.
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Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos
SUNRISE, Calif. --
Cris Cyborg continues to impress every time she fights, and that was certainly the case on Saturday night, as the Strikeforce 145-pound women's champion successfully defended her title against
Marloes Coenen at Strikeforce: Miami.
MMA Fighting spoke to the now 9-1 Cyborg about her performance against Coenen, how she can improve as a fighter and whether she now considers herself the new face of women's MMA. Check out the video interview below.
Cyborg Santos 'Very Happy' to Bring Belt Back to Brazil originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:44:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos
SUNRISE, Fla. -- It's only January, but
Robbie Lawler's come-from-behind victory over
Melvin Manhoef at Strikeforce: Miami has to be considered a top candidate for knockout of the year.
MMA Fighting caught up with "Ruthless" to talk about how he pulled it off, whether Manhoef's leg kicks hurt him and where he would like to see his career go from here. Check out the video interview below.
Robbie Lawler Reflects on Come-From-Behind Victory originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:23:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos
SUNRISE, Fla. --
Bobby Lashley was successful in his Strikeforce debut on Saturday night, and while MMA critics are asking for the part-time wrestling star to step up in competition, he appears to be in no rush. That said, he told MMA Fighting immediately following his victory over Wes Sims that he would be open to fighting either
Fedor Emelianenko and
Alistair Overeem, as well.
Lashley also responded to
Sims' claim that he used an illegal maneuver in the fight and assessed his performance overall. Check out the video interview below.
Bobby Lashley: Build Me Slowly or Just Give Me Fedor, Overeem originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:19:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos
SUNRISE, Fla. --
Wes Sims told MMA Fighting following his loss to
Bobby Lashley that Lashley illegally choked him with his thumb, which caused the part-time wrestler to gain an advantage en route to victory. Needless to say, Sims wasn't happy with his the loss altogether.
Sims also talked about his upcoming fight against Tim Sylvia and why he isn't impressed with Bobby Lashley's MMA skils. Check out the video interview below.
Wes Sims Cries Foul Following Bobby Lashley Loss originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:57:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos
SUNRISE, Fla. -- MMA Fighting caught up with
Herschel Walker moments after his MMA debut victory against
Greg Nagy at
Strikeforce: Miami on Saturday night.
Walker talked about the emotions he felt in the cage, his assessment of his performance, and most importantly, whether he thinks he will ever fight again. Check out the video interview below.
Herschel Walker Open to Fighting Again originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:52:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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