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Strikeforce Challengers: Ten Questions with Ryan Couture
Before he squares off against Lee Higgins tonight at Strikeforce Challengers 14, undefeated prospect Ryan Couture sat down with US Combat Sports to discuss the upcoming fight, returning after injury, and his overall goals in within the sport.Add Comment -
Strikeforce Challengers Weigh-ins Photo Highlights
Check out all of the photos from last night's Strikeforce Challengers weigh-ins from Austin, Texas. Only Nick "Ghost" Gonzalez failed to make weight for tonight's event that will be headlined by a lightweight bout between Lyle "Fancy Pants" Beerbohm and Pat Healy. -
Strikeforce Challengers Open Workout of Beerbohm, Prater, and Higgins
In preparation for their upcoming Strikeforce: Challengers bout tomorrow night Lyle "Fancy Pants" Beerbohm, Lee Higgins, and Carlo Prater all took part in a workout open to the media yesterday at the South Austin Gym. Check out all of the best photos from the training session. -
WBA Light Middleweight Champion Austin Trout Talks New Title, Future Opponents
Check Jorge Hernandez's exclusive interview with the new WBA Light Middleweight Champion Austin "No Doubt" Trout. Trout discusses capturing the title against a hostile crowd, adding his name to the list of New Mexico World champions, and possible future opponents. -
Ryan Couture Talks Lee Higgins, Dad, In Preparation For Strikeforce: Austin
Ryan Couture, son of former multi-divisional UFC Champion Randy Couture, is looking to make his own name in MMA. He will take on Houston area fighter Lee Higgins in his second pro fight at Strikeforce: Austin on March 18. He does realize, however, that getting out from his father's shadow is going to take quite a while. -
Carlo Prater Hoping Strikeforce: Austin Launches Him Back To Contender Status
In early 2008, Houston's Carlo Prater stood across the cage from Carlos Condit, headlining a WEC card and fighting for the welterweight title. His record sat at 21-4-1 and he had worked his way to the title shot by winning 5 of 6 fights. Nearly four minutes later Prater was submitted by a guillotine choke forever changing his career. -
Keith Jardine Ready to Fight in Front of Hometown Crowd on March 4th
Mixed martial artist Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine has seen his share of ups and downs throughout nearly a decade of professional fighting. After career defining victories over Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell, the Albuquerque native suffered a stretch of losses that ultimately got him released from the UFC. Now, Jardine looks to rebound his career with an impressive performance against Aron Lofton at the Fresquez/Mean 1 "Double Threat" event on March 4. -
Ben Askren Versus Nick Thompson Signed for Bellator 40
A battle between two fighters very familiar with Wisconsin has been signed to headline Bellator 40. Welterweight champion Ben Askren has agreed to meet Nick Thompson in a non-tile super fight on April 9 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. -
UFC on Television in Half Billion Homes, Fitch-Penn Winner Gets Title Shot
While today’s media teleconference for UFC 127 Penn vs. Fitch was supposed to be to hype up the upcoming pay-per-view next weekend, more questions were answered as to how big the sport of mixed martial arts is really becoming. -
Scott Coker on Gina Carano and future of Heavyweight Grand Prix
Last week at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Strikeforce concluded the first round of the Heavyweight Grand Prix with the Fedor versus Silva event. Below is a post-event interview with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker on Grand Prix star Fedor Emelianenko's early loss, the continuation of the tournament, and the return of 145 pound women's superstar Gina Carano. Video courtesy of The Fight Nerd. Off-camera questions from USCS reporter.


