Strikeforce opens up press conference to public on March 12
by MMAmania.com on Mar 9, 2009 10:34 PM EDT
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Strikeforce is rolling out the red carpet for fans in Hollywood, Calif., area, opening up its "kickoff" press conference to the general public for the highly anticipated "Shamrock vs. Diaz" event on April 11.
Those who are in the area this week can catch a glimpse of Frank Shamrock, Nick Diaz and other fighters slated to compete on the Showtime card this Thursday (March 12) at noon local time at the Avalon Hollywood (1735 N. Vine Street).
Note that you may want to arrive early to if you have any interest in attending just to beat the crowd if one emerges.
The April 11 Strikeforce card will feature Nick Diaz and Frank Shamrock facing off in the evening’s main event at a catchweight of 179 pounds. Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thompson is also booked to defend his title for the first time against the man who he took it from last year, Gilbert Melendez.
Also scheduled to do battle is Scott Smith as he faces Benji Radach, as well as Joe Riggs taking on former Elite XC Welterweight Champion Jake Shields. For the latest fight card and rumors click here.
And if you want event more about the upcoming show be sure to check out our event archive right here.
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frank makes fun of ken for juicing but look at him in that pic..
by guyverbob on Mar 9, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hes got the typical old man steroid chest, similar to ken,and then hulk hogan haha
by randy murders on Mar 9, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mania you guys have to do a funny article about this picture of clay guida my friend sent me that url hahahahahaha i knew he was a weirdo
by randy murders on Mar 10, 2009 4:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude that just made my day!!! lmfao Guida is hilarious.
by Dragon on Mar 10, 2009 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huggie Bear rates his own performance against Nate Diaz, on a scale of 1 to 100.
by ViolentMike on Mar 10, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do to the current economic climate, the UFC has been forced to cut some costs, mainly, the ring girls. In their absence the UFC has asked fighters not fighting on a current card to take the ring girls place. First, up Clay Guida. The UFC hopes to return to the ring girl tradition soon.
-Dana
by Jeff on Mar 10, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was just going to mention the dude is huge i would love to know what he’s eating
by ruan-fiy on Mar 10, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank looks HUGE in the above picture. Even though I think it is shopped and cropped like a mofo…he is going to be way too big for Diaz. I am calling it a TKO round 2 for Shammy.
by halljam2 on Mar 9, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
size will matter in this one, i see frank being to big for nick
by randy murders on Mar 9, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this will be like gsp vs. penn 2….size does matter
by tonydanza on Mar 10, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IF Frank had no ground game, the size difference wouldnt matter quite as much. But Frank has been fighting MMA since Nick was like 10 years old. There are not too many submissions that Frank hasn’t seen.
Diaz by Triangle is the best shot that Nick got in this fight. OR, if the fight stays standing the entire time, Nick can try and pepper him from the outside to earn a decision. Regardless, I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THIS EVENT
by ViolentMike on Mar 10, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am calling a stoppage…likely by a cut but the fight will end early and will not be in Nick’s favor.
by halljam2 on Mar 9, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont see it ending early nicks gonna last awhile
by randy murders on Mar 9, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick has never been stopped, other than due to cuts against KJ. Its safe to say that everyone is rooting for nick to beat Frank. it wil be very tough for Nick and Frank is easily the favorite…but I dont think Frank will just walk through Nick. Nick is going to make it interesting. In the skill department Nick is as good or better than Frank. Frank has size and athleticism on his size. This is an interesting fight that I look forward to.
by DAVE on Mar 10, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Striking = ABOUT equal
BJJ = Diaz
Wrestling = Shamrock
Size and Strength = Shamrock
by ViolentMike on Mar 10, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though Nick has been my favorite fighter for years, I really don’t think that Frank is scared to fight someone that walks around at least 20 lb less than he does. However, Nick has been looking bigger lately, but of course, he will be no where close to the size of Frank.
by ViolentMike on Mar 10, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank is pathetic he is fighting someone that could fight at lightweight and might loose, and still makes fun of ken who is a legend and calls himself a legend when he is not.
by The Philicutioner on Mar 9, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He won’t lose…the size advantage will be too much. I really do not like Shammy but he is skill wise above Diaz in almost every facet of the game. He might have better striking but Diaz’s KO power has been missing.
by halljam2 on Mar 9, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Franks just not a legend because Dana has made it that way.
by Jizzo on Mar 10, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick will fight anyone hes the scrappiest dude in mma for sure.
by cole on Mar 9, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Might Go Just For The Hell Of It Since Im Close by
by Hotdamn on Mar 9, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
same here
Ive never been to any big mma event how far can u be from the cage to be able to see everything perfect and is it worth it?
by The Philicutioner on Mar 10, 2009 1:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or can u see everything better from your screen?
by The Philicutioner on Mar 10, 2009 1:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely the screen….. you go for the energy but will probably find yourself looking at the screens more than anything.
by Psyqo78®™ on Mar 10, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best view in the house is…….. in your house.
by Psyqo78®™ on Mar 10, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thomson vs. Melendez again… what has Gilbert Grape done recently to deserve a rematch with Thomson. Then again, I guess they don’t have anybody else to feed Thomson. I think I would have rather watched Diaz drop down and fight Thomson.
by UFCAddict on Mar 10, 2009 2:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Punk was supposed to fight KJ Noons, however, The BITCH turned the fight down, supposedly to pursue a boxing career.
What has Gilbert done? Nothing since their last fight because he hasn’t fought. New Years Eve 07/08 Gilbert was undefeated, 12 – 0 and was being talked about on ALL mma boards. Then he lost a decision to Ishida that night. He then destroyed an inferior Gabe Lemly and then had the Thomson fight. If you think Strikeforce has a better #1 contender, lets hear it. Josh/Gilbert 1 was a war, that Josh won decisively. I for one and just as excited to see the rematch as I was to watch the first fight. PS – Thomson was +300 in thier first fight and I had action on him – but of course, not enough, but then again, is it ever enough when you win your bet???
by ViolentMike on Mar 10, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
phil i went to ufc 17 and i was in the nose bleeds but i could see very good. it is alot of fun.
by the still operator on Mar 10, 2009 7:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dam Im glad Strikeforce got all these new fighters! And being able to see it on Showtime for free, cant beat that. This a good card, I got Frank by TKO.
by JV on Mar 10, 2009 8:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strikeforce is looking better and better. i like their production and htey have a nice collection of fighters. if only they can get cung lee to actually fight and defend his belt. its been well over a year since cung fought frank
by denniskuderjr on Mar 10, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Thomson/Melendez fight will be the one to watch that night.
by the spyder on Mar 10, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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