Strikeforce 'Greatest Knockouts' premieres on NBC Saturday

by Press Release on Nov 26, 2008 10:09 PM EST

Strikeforce on NBC ratings
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A special 30 minute episode featuring a collection of the 10 greatest knockouts in Strikeforce mixed martial arts (MMA) history will premiere on NBC Saturday night.

The all-new "Strikeforce on NBC" episode will showcase the handiwork of some of Strikeforce’s most lethal competitors, including reigning world middleweight (185 lb. limit) champion, Cung Le; two-time world MMA champion, Frank Shamrock; and superstars Kazuo "The Grabaka Hitman" Misaki and Duane "Bang" Ludwig.

Le’s classic knockouts of old rivals Mike Altman and Brian "Mr. Unbreakable" Warren will be displayed as will Shamrock’s 21 second decimation of longtime, bitter adversary, Cesar Gracie.

The NBC program consists of the following bouts:

Cung Le vs. Mike Altman
Frank Shamrock vs. Cesar Gracie
Luke Stewart vs. Bryson Kamaka
Joe "Diesel" Riggs vs. Eugene "The Wolf" Jackson
Kazuo "The Grabaka Hitman" Misaki vs. Joe "Diesel" Riggs
Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs. Tony "The Freak" Fryklund
Terry Martin vs. Cory "The One" Devela
Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello vs. David "Tank" Abbott
Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello vs. Carter Williams
Cung Le vs. Brian "Mr. Unbreakable" Warren

Fans have the opportunity to vote for their favorite knockout in a poll being hosted online at Strikeforce’s official Web site, www.strikeforce.com. Results of the survey will be displayed on the homepage next week.

"Strikeforce on NBC," the first 52-week mixed martial arts series in network television history, airs every Saturday, immediately following NBC’s hit poker tournament series, "Poker After Dark" (check local listings). MMA legend Ken Shamrock and award-winning ESPN announcer, Lon McEachern, co-host each program and provide expert, play-by-play commentary.

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by kevin on Nov 26, 2008 10:12 PM EST reply actions

hey kev: whats with that thing you were talkin about on the right side? the thing that helps you spot new comments? i dont know what it is, but i want it.

by allamerican on Nov 26, 2008 10:35 PM EST up reply actions

it’s just below the disclaimer! tells who’s comments are new (like 5 newest) and you can click a link to the comment!

by kevin on Nov 26, 2008 11:54 PM EST up reply actions

Can anyone tell me when this knock out show will air? I know saturday but what time?

by john on Nov 27, 2008 8:57 AM EST up reply actions

You have to check your local NBC station most places it’s on at 2:00 am some 3:00 and where I’m at I have to record it and watch it whenever because it’s not on till 4:00 am.

by Robert on Nov 27, 2008 6:52 PM EST up reply actions

Cesar Gracie talked a bunch of shit about Frank leading up to that fight getting his ass kicked in the fight was kinda funny especially when his corner throws in the towel.

by Robert on Nov 26, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions

I never saw that fight

by john on Nov 27, 2008 8:57 AM EST up reply actions

I watch the strikeforce show from time to time, if I’m up late and see it on the guide. I’ve seen most of the fights already, but every now and again they have one I haven’t seen, and it’s cool. Better than unleashed, because I’ve seen all those fights already!

by kevin on Nov 26, 2008 10:19 PM EST reply actions