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Strikeforce Signs Marius Zaromskis

Strikeforce has officially announced the signing of DREAM welterweight grand prix champion Marius “Whitemare” Zaromskis to a multi-fight contract. No date was announced for Zaromskis’ Strikeforce debut.

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Quick Hits: Almeida Injured, Sylvia to Japan for NYE & More

- Ricardo Almeida has pulled out of his November 21 bout with welterweight contender Jon Fitch at UFC 106 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout was expected to be Almeida’s first at 170 lbs after a career at middleweight. Fitch told MMA Junkie he’ll now get a “bigger fight instead.” [MMAJunkie.com]

- Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia will be appearing on the upcoming K-1 Dynamite! show on New Year’s Eve. Sylvia has been offered bouts with Alistair Overeem and Hong Man Choi and Fighters Only is reporting that Sylvia’s camp is currently favoring a bout with Choi. [Fighters Only Magazine]

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Quote of the Day: Mousasi Preparing for Strikeforce Return in November

“In November my second fight for Strikeforce will take place but my opponent is not been determined. I heard some rumors like Kevin Randleman, Paulo Filho and Mike Whitehead. Whitehead would be the most logical pick because he recently won against Randleman. I’ve also heard a rumor that Arona is fighting again and it would be great if Strikeforce can pick him up. We can use a new light heavyweight fighter.”

— Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi tells M-1 Global.com that he will return to the organization for a possible title defense at Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Rogers” event on November 7.

Fight of the Day: Edwards vs. Ludwig

From Strikeforce’s “Destruction” event in November 2008, here’s longtime UFC fighter Yves Edwards taking on fellow seasoned veteran Duane Ludwig in a lightweight matchup.

Quick Hits: Strikeforce Inks Ribeiro, Thomson Injured Once Again & More

— Brazilian lightweight standout Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro has reportedly signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce. The promotion is expected to officially announce the signing shortly. While Ribeiro may actually still be under contract with DREAM, the two organizations share a talent-exchange program. Ribeiro returned to active competition earlier this year after an 18-month hiatus, defeating Katsuhiko Nagata and falling to Shinya Aoki thus far. [Sherdog.com]

—Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson will be sidelined until at least December after breaking his leg for the second time this year during training. The injury will now keep Thomson from a potential showdown against Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Rogers” event on November 7 in Chicago. According to Thomson, a return bout for him could be possible at a yet-to-be-announced event on December 19. [MMA Weekly]

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Kennedy, Cummings Make Weight for “Strikeforce Challengers”

The official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s “Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings” event, which takes place at the SpiritBank Event Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are below. All fighters successfully made weight.

Army veteran Tim Kennedy will battle undefeated prospect Zak Cummings in the show’s main event. Other fights set for the Showtime telecast include K-1 star Ray Sefo vs. UFC veteran Kevin Jordan and All-American wrestler Tyron Woodley vs. Wolfslair coach Zach Light.

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Emelianenko-Rogers to Be Held in Chicago

Strikeforce and M-1 Global announced today that longtime heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko’s U.S. network television debut against undefeated prospect Brett Rogers on November 7 will take place at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, located just outside of Chicago.

Tickets for the event will go on sale to the public on Monday, September 28 at 11 AM ET. A special pre-sale ticket purchase opportunity will take place for “Strikeforce Insider” e-newsletter subscribers beginning at 10:00 AM ET on Friday, September 27.

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Quick Hits: Evans vs. Silva Possible, Sylvia Withdraws from DREAM Debut & More

— Rashad Evans says that a light heavyweight clash against fellow contender Thiago Silva could be possible for a UFC event in December or early next year. “Thiago Silva is a good fighter, I’d like to fight him and I think he wants to fight me,” Evans said. “When I saw him after he fought Keith Jardine, he kind of gave me a nasty look that I interpreted like he wanted to take me on, and I’d like that.” [MMA FanHouse]

— Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia has been forced to withdraw from a scheduled debut with Japan-based DREAM after suffering a broken hand during his first-round TKO of Jason Riley at Adrenaline MMA IV last weekend. According to Sylvia’s manager, Monte Cox, the Miletich Fighting Systems product will now attempt to land a spot on the DREAM and K-1 co-promoted “Dynamite!!” show on New Year’s Eve. [Sherdog.com]

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Heisman Trophy Winner Herschel Walker Signs With Strikeforce

1982 Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall-of-Fame member Herschel Walker has signed a multi-fight deal that will have him compete in Strikeforce’s heavyweight division. Walker is expected to make his debut with the promotion early next year.

The former two-time NFL pro-bowler is scheduled to begin a 12-week training camp next month under Bob Cook at San Jose-based American Kickboxing Academy. Walker holds a fifth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has trained in Muay Thai and Kenpo as well.

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Report: Cormier to Debut Against Fellow Newcomer Frazier at Strikeforce Challengers

Multiple-time Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier will reportedly face fellow MMA newcomer Gary Frazier on the main card of the latest “Strikeforce Challengers” event, which is scheduled for the SpiritBank Events Center in Bixby, Oklahoma on September 25.

The news comes from MMA FanHouse. Strikeforce is expected to make an official announcement concerning the matchup shortly. A middleweight bout pitting Tim Kennedy against Zak Cummings will headline the Showtime-televised card.

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