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May 18,2012
Strikeforce grand prix finalist Josh Barnett: I’m the fighter ‘all the hipsters love’
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Josh Barnett may be the best heavyweight in the world, but by virtue of fighting outside the UFC, he'll remain unknown to a large swath of fans who think the promotion and sport of MMA are synonymous.
As well-known as he is in hardcore circles both stateside and abroad, you might say Barnett is the equivalent of the popular indie band that hasn't sold out yet.
"I'm the one that all the hipsters love," he told MMAjunkie.com. "I'm like, 'Have you ever heard of Josh Barnett? Of course you haven't. You're not cool enough.'"
May 18,2012
Strikeforce’s Daniel Cormier: Josh Barnett’s generation ‘starting to slow down’
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Even Daniel Cormier learned a few new things about Josh Barnettwhen Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker listed the veteran's achievements at the press conference for "Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale."
The list stretched back to 2002 and included Barnett's win over Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title.
"I really had no idea," Cormier told MMAjunkie.com during the gathering. "I didn't know he beat that many guys."
May 18,2012
‘Strikeforce: Grand Prix Finale’ preview: Scenarios abound in Barnett-Cormier headliner
Fifteen months after it blasted out of the gate with an impressive array of talent, the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix is nearly at an end.
And while a number of circumstances outside the cage have robbed the competition of much luster, the finals promise an exciting clash between two of the best big men outside the UFC.
The winner, of course, takes one step closer to that promotion. Before that, the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix title serves as the final belt handed out before the Zuffa sister promotion shutters its big-man division completely.
May 18,2012
‘Strikeforce: Grand Prix Finale’ live and official weigh-in results (7 p.m. ET)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's official "Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale" fighter weigh-ins.
Today's festivities take place at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., which also hosts Saturday's Showtime- and Showtime Extreme-televised event.
Join us for live weigh-in results as all fighters hit the scale beginning at approximately 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
May 18,2012
The Sunday Junkie deadline reminder, win a free ‘Fighters Only’ subscription!
As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of "The Sunday Junkie" are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.
All topics - including this weekend's Strikeforce and Bellator events - are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best (based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness) is the winner.
Each winner receives a free year's subscription to "Fighters Only," the world's leading MMA and lifestyle magazine.
May 18,2012
Strikeforce’s Mike Kyle angered at perceived title-shot snub
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mike Kyle couldn't leave the building fast enough
after hearing Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker's carefully worded view of the
205-pound division.
"I'm really upset by it," Kyle said as he stood outside the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., following Strikeforce's press conference on Thursday.
"It makes me really not even want to fight. I don't feel like I'm getting nowhere in the sport. All the changes I've made in my life and the things I'm doing, there's no recognition for it."
May 17,2012
UFC 146’s 12-bout broadcast plans complete with FX, Facebook specials
The UFC's first-ever five-bout all-heavyweight main-card broadcast will
be complemented by "UFC Prelims" specials on both FX and Facebook.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the plans with sources close to the event, and UFC officials are expected to make an announcement shortly.
"UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir" takes place May 26 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. The night's main card, which features UFC champ Junior Dos Santos vs. former titleholder Frank Mir, airs on pay-per-view
May 17,2012
Late replacement Lavar Johnson prepping for UFC 146 dogfight
Lavar Johnson heard on Wednesday that he might be
fighting Stefan Struve at UFC 146 and immediately
consulted his coaches, who liked the matchup.
But Johnson said he wouldn't have heard about it at all had his manager, Bob Cook of American Kickboxing Academy, didn't feel the same.
"Pray for me that I come out of this one OK," Johnson joked to MMAjunkie.com.
May 17,2012
Mark Hunt forced out at UFC 146, Stefan Struve now meets Lavar Johnson
Lavar Johnson is getting another big opportunity.
A source close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that Johnson is replacing Mark Hunt, who was forced to bow out with a knee injury, in a heavyweight bout against Stefan Struve at UFC 146, which takes place May 26 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Hunt declined comment when contacted today, but UFC execs have since made the change official.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Josh Barnett may be the best heavyweight in the world, but by virtue of fighting outside the UFC, he'll remain unknown to a large swath of fans who think the promotion and sport of MMA are synonymous.
As well-known as he is in hardcore circles both stateside and abroad, you might say Barnett is the equivalent of the popular indie band that hasn't sold out yet.
"I'm the one that all the hipsters love," he told MMAjunkie.com. "I'm like, 'Have you ever heard of Josh Barnett? Of course you haven't. You're not cool enough.'"
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Even Daniel Cormier learned a few new things about Josh Barnettwhen Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker listed the veteran's achievements at the press conference for "Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale."
The list stretched back to 2002 and included Barnett's win over Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title.
"I really had no idea," Cormier told MMAjunkie.com during the gathering. "I didn't know he beat that many guys."
Fifteen months after it blasted out of the gate with an impressive array of talent, the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix is nearly at an end.
And while a number of circumstances outside the cage have robbed the competition of much luster, the finals promise an exciting clash between two of the best big men outside the UFC.
The winner, of course, takes one step closer to that promotion. Before that, the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix title serves as the final belt handed out before the Zuffa sister promotion shutters its big-man division completely.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's official "Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale" fighter weigh-ins.
Today's festivities take place at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., which also hosts Saturday's Showtime- and Showtime Extreme-televised event.
Join us for live weigh-in results as all fighters hit the scale beginning at approximately 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of "The Sunday Junkie" are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.
All topics - including this weekend's Strikeforce and Bellator events - are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best (based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness) is the winner.
Each winner receives a free year's subscription to "Fighters Only," the world's leading MMA and lifestyle magazine.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mike Kyle couldn't leave the building fast enough
after hearing Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker's carefully worded view of the
205-pound division."I'm really upset by it," Kyle said as he stood outside the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., following Strikeforce's press conference on Thursday.
"It makes me really not even want to fight. I don't feel like I'm getting nowhere in the sport. All the changes I've made in my life and the things I'm doing, there's no recognition for it."
The UFC's first-ever five-bout all-heavyweight main-card broadcast will
be complemented by "UFC Prelims" specials on both FX and Facebook.MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the plans with sources close to the event, and UFC officials are expected to make an announcement shortly.
"UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir" takes place May 26 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. The night's main card, which features UFC champ Junior Dos Santos vs. former titleholder Frank Mir, airs on pay-per-view
Lavar Johnson heard on Wednesday that he might be
fighting Stefan Struve at UFC 146 and immediately
consulted his coaches, who liked the matchup.But Johnson said he wouldn't have heard about it at all had his manager, Bob Cook of American Kickboxing Academy, didn't feel the same.
"Pray for me that I come out of this one OK," Johnson joked to MMAjunkie.com.
Lavar Johnson is getting another big opportunity. A source close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that Johnson is replacing Mark Hunt, who was forced to bow out with a knee injury, in a heavyweight bout against Stefan Struve at UFC 146, which takes place May 26 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Hunt declined comment when contacted today, but UFC execs have since made the change official.
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