Gegard Mousasi
Joe Silva: We Never Even Offered Mousasi a Deal
From the Rumour Buster department:
This is a second hand quote thanks to CindyO from the UG. Cindy, who is in the know for most things UFC, spoke to Joe Silva and quoted him on the forum as follows:
“I just touched base with Joe Silva and he explained this is basically what happened regarding Mousasi:”
“Mousasi called [...]
STRIKEFORCE/ DREAM to Enter Partnership; Exchange Fighters.
STRIKEFORCE and the japanese based DREAM promotions have agreed to enter a partnership that will facilitate the exchange of fighters between the two organizations. The official statement is expected to be released today.
“We’ve talked about [the partnership] for a long time,” Coker said on the Carmichael Dave Show. “It’s finally going to happen now so [...]
UFC Absorbs 20 Affliction Contracts; Rothwell – Gormley at UFC 104
The UFC has taken control of close to twenty Affliction fighter contracts and the rumour is that this includes some really big names. The first of the new UFC fighters to fight will be Big Ben Rothwell who will take on Chase Gormley as scheduled for Affliction: Trilogy. The fight will take place on the [...]
Hieron headed to STRIKEFORCE; Possibly Facing Diaz
The pieces are falling ladies and gentlemen! Jay Hieron follows in the footsteps of fellow Affliction victim Gegard Mousasi and has signed with STRIKEFORCE. This strengthens Strikeforce’s welterweight division a little more since having an absolute stud like “The Thoroughbred” is a real nice addition to a weak division depth wise.
Hieron who is coming off [...]
Babalu versus Mousasi for Strikeforce LHW Belt on August 15th
It had to happen and it did. Gegard Mousasi now has the chance to announce his arrival on the US scene in grander style when he takes on veteran Renato Sobral for his Strikeforce Light heavyweight title on August 15th. The fight will be telecast during the SHOWTIME portion of the Carano vs Cyborg card.
“STRIKEFORCE [...]