Posts Tagged ‘return’

August 13th, 2009 - 4:23 pm ≡ by J. Siderman ≡ in News, Stories
Cung Le hints at a CBS return for StrikeForce

Cung Le hints at a CBS return for StrikeForce

It’s gone past passé to say that Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le has been conspicuously absent from the promotion’s expanding rotation.
Le (6-0) earned the title after defeating Frank Shamrock almost a year and a half ago but has yet to defend it. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has even relented in announcing that [...]

August 13th, 2009 - 4:20 pm ≡ by J. Siderman ≡ in News, Stories
Another ex-UFC back in the mix; Baroni verbally agrees to an Ultimate comeback

Another ex-UFC back in the mix; Baroni verbally agrees to an Ultimate comeback

Phil Baroni has verbally agreed to a contract with the UFC, according to a source close to the fighter. The veteran welterweight’s potential signing will undoubtedly raise a few eyebrows as well as shed some light on the brewing feud between the UFC and rival promotion Strikeforce.
According to an MMAJunkie.com report, the [...]