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[24 Feb 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Will Henderson vs. Shields aid in lack of Strikeforce’s promotional efforts?

One can generally rely on big-name matches in MMA to deliver the goods - and that’s exactly what Strikeforce needs to display as they continue their foray into mainstream exposure via CBS (and Showtime). Will the recently confirmed fight with Dan Henderson (25-7) going up against middleweight champ Jake Shields (24-4-1) assist in keeping momentum pumping?
Number one pound-for-pound fighter Fedor’s fight with Brett Rogers served up plenty of ratings but a lack of depth in divisional rosters is upping the pressure of securing high profile bouts that rattle the keyboards …

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[14 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
Dan Henderson confirms Jake Shields is his first opponent in Strikeforce

Former PRIDE light heavyweight-middleweight champion and new Strikeforce signee Dan Henderson (32-7) has confirmed his first opponent in the promotion will be grappling ace and current middleweight champ Jake Shields (24-4-1).
Henderson most recently knocked out Michael Bisping in brutal fashion during the second round of their UFC 100 bout. He believed this to be enough to warrant a another shot at Anderson Silva’s title but Dana White and company granted the opportunity to Vitor Belfort after just one win (as opposed to Henderson’s three in a row).
Feeling snubbed due to …

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[7 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
LIVE Stikeforce: “Fedor vs. Rogers” fight results & winners tonight, Saturday Nov.

Are…you…ready, for Strikeforce: “Fedor vs. Rogers“!? The fighters are set to take stage tonight from suburban Chicago and into television sets around the country via CBS. We also welcome all of our visitors from Brazil, UK, Canada, France, Russia, China and beyond.
6th-Round.com will be providing live fight results beginning with the under card at approximately 7 p.m. EST and main card fights kicking off at 9 p.m. EST.
We encourage you to chime in with your comments!
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JONATES NOVAES VS. CRISTIAN UFLACKER: Christian Uflacker defeats Jonatas Novaes via unanimous decision (29-26, 30-25, …

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[6 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Gray D.’s fight picks and predictions for Strikeforce: “Fedor vs. Rogers”

Welcome 6th Rounders, to my picks and predictions for Saturday’s Strikeforce event. “Fedor vs. Rogers” will air Saturday night via CBS (in the US) beginning at 9 p.m. EST. This card features a main event showdown between the world’s #1 fighter in Fedor Emelianenko and undefeated Brett Rogers. A solid line-up calls for solid picks, right? Whether you agree or disagree, leave your thoughts by commenting.
As a lead writer here, there’s a certain “responsibility” for making quality peeks into the future. That being said, anything can (and does) happen in …

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[8 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]
Gray D.’s picks and predictions for Strikeforce: “Lawler vs. Shields”

Welcome 6th Rounders, to my picks and predictions for tonight’s Strikeforce event. “Lawler vs. Shields” will air Sunday night via Showtime beginning at 10 p.m. EST. The card includes a main event of grappling ace Jake Shields meeting striker Robbie Lawler at a catchweight. A solid line-up calls for solid picks, right? Whether you agree or disagree, leave your thoughts by commenting.
As a lead writer here, there’s a certain “responsibility” for making quality peeks into the future. That being said, anything can (and does) happen in mixed martial arts. With …