Strikeforce Recap: Ronda Rousey dominates again with first-round armbar

Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman is in the books and once again Ronda Rousey has pulled off a first-round submission via armbar. Rousey came out striking in order to push Kaufman up against the cage, where the champion took the fight ot the ground as planned with a Judo takedown. From there, she went to her bread and butter, and it was only a matter of time before Kaufman submitted to Rousey’s signature move.In other action, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza defeated Derek Brunson with a vicious right hand

Rousey: I’m going to rip off her arm and throw it at her corner

Strikeforce held a pre-event press conference yesterday in anticipation of tomorrow night’s Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman at The Players Lounge in Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.The media presser included Rousey and Kaufman, and additional main-card fighters Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Derek Brunson, Roger Bowling, Tarec Saffiedine. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker was the host of the event.Rousey remained true to form, saying what she had planned for Kaufman: “She might not know it, but she

MMA Link Club: Talking TUF, Nelson’s Quest, and The "Bones" Revolution

– Mac Danzig Interview: Talking ‘The Ultimate Fighter’, Training and More (BleacherReport)”Despite being a big Cruz fan, Danzig believes that Team Faber will be able to win. His advice to the contestants is to not get distracted by the drama and remember they are there to compete and to win. Danzig is back with his original trainer, Rico Chiapparelli, who to Mac is the most respected guy in all of UFC. Danzig feels that being back with his old trainer, he is learning again, and that his new training will

Ronda Rousey: If the person doesn’t tap you keep going

On Saturday Strikeforce crowned a new Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Ronda Rousey took the title from Miesha Tate via an armbar that forced Tate to tap before the first round came to an end. The submission victory was Rousey’s fifth in five professional MMA fights, all coming in the first round and all coming via armbar.
The armbar left Tate’s arm twisted in what can kindly be called an unnatural angle prior to her tap.  There were some that said the referee should have stepped in

Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu Media Conference Call Highlights

Mixed Martial Arts legend Dan Henderson and Renato “Babalu” Sobral will headline the stacked Strikeforce: St. Louis fight card, which will take place at the Scottrade Center in St Louis, Missouri. Middleweight collision between Matt Lindland and Robbie Lawler will serve as the co-main event, as Herschel Walker, Paul Daley and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva will also take part in the event.Here’s the best bits from yesterday’s Media Call, featuring quotes from Scott Coker, Paul Daley, Robbie Lawler and Matt