Mens MMA Shorts

Archive for January, 2010

• Diaz Not Impressed with Likely Challengers Hieron, Sakurai

  Sunday, January 31st, 2010

  Diaz Not Impressed with Likely Challengers Hieron, SakuraiNewly minted Strikeforce welterweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nick-Diaz-2831">Nick Diaz</a>, fresh off a dominant stoppage win over a red-hot <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Marius-Zaromskis-15180">Marius Zaromskis</a>, spoke with Sherdog.com about the bout and his immediate future

• Lawler Sore Following Hail Mary Win

  Sunday, January 31st, 2010

  Lawler Sore Following Hail Mary WinStrikeforce middleweight contender <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Robbie-Lawler-2245">Robbie Lawler</a> scored a Hail Mary victory over Dutch striker <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Melvin-Manhoef-4296">Melvin Manhoef</a> Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla.

• Walker Reflects on MMA Debut

  Sunday, January 31st, 2010

  Walker Reflects on MMA DebutWalker post-fight video.

• Post-Fight Notebook: Lashley Asks for Test, Cyborg Eying Improvement

  Sunday, January 31st, 2010

  Post-Fight Notebook: Lashley Asks for Test, Cyborg Eying ImprovementSUNRISE, Fla. — Though <a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/df2d6_www.sherdog.comfighter/Wes-Sims-2713">Wes Sims</a> taunted newcomer <a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/df2d6_www.sherdog.comfighter/Bobby-Lashley-39806">Bobby Lashley</a> with some pro wrestling-style showmanship to start their heavyweight bout at Strikeforce “Miami” on Saturday, Lashley said the showboating wasn’t enough to distract him.

• Diaz, Cyborg, Walker Win at Strikeforce

  Saturday, January 30th, 2010

  Diaz, Cyborg, Walker Win at StrikeforceSUNRISE, Fla. — <a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ebf8f_www.sherdog.comfighter/Nick-Diaz-2831">Nick Diaz</a> captured the vacant Strikeforce welterweight championship in dramatic fashion Saturday at the BankAtlantic Center in the Strikeforce “Miami” main event, which drew 8,156 attendees, according to the promotion.

• Diaz Sees Advantage on the Feet and on the Ground

  Saturday, January 30th, 2010

  Diaz Sees Advantage on the Feet and on the Ground<a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/9eb83_www.sherdog.comfighter/Nick-Diaz-2831">Nick Diaz</a> is hoping to claim the Strikeforce welterweight title when he takes on <a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/9eb83_www.sherdog.comfighter/Marius-Zaromskis-15180">Marius Zaromskis</a> in South Florida Saturday night.

• Lawler to Duke it Out With Manhoef?

  Saturday, January 30th, 2010

  Lawler to Duke it Out With Manhoef?<a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0d45d_www.sherdog.comfighter/Robbie-Lawler-2245">Robbie Lawler</a> will square off with dangerous striker <a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0d45d_www.sherdog.comfighter/Melvin-Manhoef-4296">Melvin Manhoef</a> Saturday night at Strikeforce "Miami," and the veteran middleweight is ready for a standup battle if that is the hand he is dealt.

• Hieron Vying for No. 1 Contendership

  Saturday, January 30th, 2010

  Hieron Vying for No. 1 ContendershipMuch of the pre-fight hype surrounding <a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5ff3f_www.sherdog.comfighter/Jay-Hieron-9267">Jay Hieron</a>’s clash with <a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5ff3f_www.sherdog.comfighter/Joe-Riggs-2765">Joe Riggs</a> this Saturday at <a href="http://www.mensmmashorts.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5ff3f_www.sherdog.comevents/Strikeforce-Miami-12092">Strikeforce “Miami”</a> in Sunrise, Fla., has been about the fight that got away from him.

• The Weekly Wrap: Jan. 23 - Jan. 29

  Saturday, January 30th, 2010

  The Weekly Wrap: Jan. 23 - Jan. 29The Ultimate Fighting Championship brought its promotional parade to Abu Dhabi, announcing a series of details for an eccentric <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-UFC-112-12184">UFC 112</a> on April 10, the first UFC card held outdoors.

• Pictures: Strikeforce ‘Miami’ Weigh-ins

  Friday, January 29th, 2010

  Pictures: Strikeforce ‘Miami’ Weigh-ins<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nick-Diaz-2831">Nick Diaz</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Marius-Zaromskis-15180">Marius Zaromskis</a> made weight on Friday in Sunrise, Fla., making official Saturday’s main event at the BankAtlantic Center in southern Florida. <b>»</b> <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/event/Pictures-Strikeforce-Miami-Weigh-ins-22349">Weigh-in Pictures</a>
  <BR><BR>
  <span class=header>Interviews:</span> <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/videos/recent/Herschel-Walker-No-More-Talk-2185">Walker</a> & <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/videos/recent/Nagy-Ready-to-Seize-his-Opportunity-of-a-Lifetime-2186">Nagy</a> | <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/videos/recent/Lashley-Weighing-Dual-Careers-2187">Lashley</a> & <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/videos/recent/Manhoef-Working-to-Close-Ground-Gap-2188">Manhoef</a> | <a href="http://sherdogblog.craveonline.com/blog/2010-01-29#22335">Rossen’s Primer</a> | <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Pros-Pick-Diaz-vs-Zaromskis-22310">Pros Pick</a> | [...]