With time ticking till military return, Strikeforce's Tim Kennedy wants big fights now (3/6/2011 12:10:00 PM)
COLUMBUS, Ohio - After months of frustration and waiting to get a fight - only to see would-be opponent Jason "Mayhem" Miller scratched - Tim Kennedy took on Melvin Manhoef and picked up a first-round submission victory at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson event." Now, Kennedy wants another fight booked quickly, and he wants a big-name opponent. After all, time is ticking, and he'll soon end his fighting career, return to the military, and likely head back overseas to Iraq or Afghanistan.
"Mayhem" Miller vs. Tim Kennedy III no longer happening at "Strikeforce: Ohio" (1/31/2011 12:45:00 PM)
A potential third meeting between middleweights Tim Kennedy and Jason "Mayhem" Miller no longer will be part of Strikeforce's March event in Columbus, Ohio. MMAjunkie.com reported the bout was being finalized earlier this month. However, sources close to the fighters since have told MMAjunkie.com the bout has been scratched, and a Strikeforce official confirmed the scrapped plans over the weekend.
Strikeforce champ "Jacare" Souza ready for anyone, except "Mayhem" Miller (1/30/2011 10:05:00 AM)
Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza says he's not one to pick fights when it comes to the next challenge ahead. But there's one challenge in which he has no interest, and that's a third meeting with Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Following the first successful defense of his 185-pound crown this past Saturday against Robbie Lawler, Souza scoffed at the prospect of again meeting Miller, who's expected to face the man he beat to win the title, Tim Kennedy.
Nick Diaz Wants Big Payday to Fight “Mayhem,” Calls Out UFC’s Georges St-Pierre (1/21/2011 2:00:48 AM)
Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz puts his title on the line against Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos on Jan. 29, but on a Thursday call to promote the Showtime headliner Diaz focused on rival Jason "Mayhem" Miller and UFC champ Georges St-Pierre.
Strikeforce's Diaz still eyes fight with "Mayhem," but money - not weight - must be right (1/20/2011 9:10:00 PM)
Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz says he's more than happy to fight Jason "Mayhem" Miller at 185 pounds. In fact, he'll fight at 155 pounds. Hell, he'll probably even fight at heavyweight. But if he strays from his natural weight class, there's one requirement that must be met. He's gotta get paid.
Diaz: Price Must Be Right for ‘Mayhem’ Fight; Wants GSP (1/20/2011 3:24:03 PM)
Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz is not scared of Jason “Mayhem” Miller, homie.
Tim Kennedy vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller III slotted for "Strikeforce: Columbus" (1/17/2011 12:45:00 PM)
A middleweight bout between Tim Kennedy and Jason "Mayhem" Miller is expected to part of March's "Strikeforce: Columbus" event. A source close to one of the fighters told MMAjunkie.com bout agreements are being finalized for the potential co-headliner. The March 5 event takes place at Nationwide Arena in Columbus as part of Strikeforce's Ohio debut.
Tim Kennedy vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller Likely for “Strikeforce: Columbus” on March 5 (1/17/2011 5:14:24 AM)
A rubber match between middleweight contenders Tim Kennedy and Jason "Mayhem" Miller originally slated for January is now in the works to co-headline Strikeforce's March 5 event in Columbus, Ohio Kennedy upset Miller in their first meeting in 2003, but "Mayhem" claimed a unanimous decision in the rematch in 2007.
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva, Jason “Mayhem” Miller vs. Tim Kennedy Possible for Jan. 29 Stri (12/17/2010 5:21:18 AM)
Former top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko has apparently finalized his expected contract extension with Strikeforce and is in talks to face fellow contender Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva at Strikeforce's Jan. 29 event in San Jose. The Showtime-televised event could also feature a rubber match between middleweight contenders Tim Kennedy and Jason "Mayhem" Miller.
"Mayhem" Miller vs. Tim Kennedy III possible for Jan. 29 Strikeforce event (12/16/2010 7:50:00 PM)
A trilogy fight between middleweights Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Tim Kennedy could be part of the Jan. 29 Showtime-televised Strikeforce event in San Jose, Calif. Sources close to the fighters told MMAjunkie.com both contenders are interested in the matchup, which soon could be signed. If so, it'd end weeks of speculation and bickering over a once-likely (but now unlikely) Miller vs. Nick Diaz matchup.
‘Mayhem’ Miller Criticizes Diaz, Team, Stockton (12/13/2010 11:40:52 PM)
Jason “Mayhem” Miller believes Nick Diaz is willing to fight at middleweight, just not against him.
With stalemate on Diaz vs. Miller, manager now wants Diaz vs. Daley in Strikeforce (12/8/2010 1:30:00 AM)
Don't tell Cesar Gracie that Nick Diaz is scared, homie. Well, unless you're Jason "Mayhem" Miller, who's dedicated a website to the phrase, which is a Diaz quip that he's borrowed to express frustration at a stalemate that's arisen in booking a grudge match between them for a Jan. 29 event in San Jose, Calif. With the wheels spinning on that fight, could a door now open for Diaz vs. Paul Daley?
Nick Diaz vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller Off for Strikeforce in January (12/6/2010 5:38:11 AM)
Welterweight champ Nick Diaz won't face rival Jason "Mayhem" Miller at Strikeforce's January event, as Diaz's Cesar Gracie camp announced overnight that Miller is "unwilling to meet at 178 and instead wants to move up to middleweight to fight him."
Cesar Gracie open to Nick Diaz vs. "Mayhem" on Jan. 29, catchweight required (11/23/2010 3:25:00 PM)
If trainer Cesar Gracie gets his way, Strikeforce welterweight champion and prized pupil Nick Diaz finally will meet Jason "Mayhem" Miller in early 2011. The goal is for the fight to take place at a currently unannounced Jan. 29 Strikeforce event at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. But as Gracie told MMAjunkie.com Radio on Monday, the champ won't move up a weight class to get the fight booked.
Mousasi Takes Title; Miller Subs Sakuraba (9/25/2010 12:22:28 PM)
Gegard Mousasi won his second Dream championship on Saturday in Nagoya, Japan, while Jason "Mayhem" Miller toppled the legendary Kazushi Sakuraba...
‘Mayhem’ Submits Sakuraba at Dream 16 (9/25/2010 12:14:33 PM)
Jason “Mayhem” Miller lived up to his vow, as he became the first man in more than 14 years to submit Japanese icon Kazushi Sakuraba at Dream 16 on Saturday at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan
DREAM.16 Results: Mousasi Wins Title, “Mayhem” Subs Sakuraba (9/25/2010 3:30:43 AM)
Gegard Mousasi was crowned DREAM's first-ever light heavyweight champion on Saturday with a first-round submission of Tatsuya Mizuno in the main event of DREAM.16 in Nagoya, Japan. Jason "Mayhem" Miller submitted Kazushi Sakuraba in card's co-headliner, while Shinya Aoki and Satoshi Ishii also earned wins.
"Mayhem" vs. Sakuraba, Mousasi vs. Mizuno, Warren vs. Omigawa set for DREAM.16 (8/27/2010 11:50:00 PM)
With his grudge match on hold, Jason "Mayhem" Miller will tide himself over by fighting an MMA legend. The colorful Strikeforce fighter will returns overseas to face Kazushi Sakuraba at DREAM.16, which takes place Sept. 25 at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan. HDNet Fights today announced the fight, as well as a previously reported fight between Tatsuya Mizuno and Gegard Mousasi for the first-ever DREAM light-heavyweight title.
With Miller unlikely, Diaz vs. Noons title fight expected for "Strikeforce: San Jose" (8/25/2010 1:10:00 PM)
A grudge match between Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz and middleweight Jason "Mayhem" Miller is not likely for this year, according to Diaz's manager. Diaz is going to fight at an event planned for Oct. 9 currently dubbed "Strikeforce: San Jose." But he will compete welterweight, and Miller is not his opponent. Instead, recent winner K.J. Noons, who defeated Diaz nearly three years ago for the EliteXC lightweight title, is expected to get a shot at belt.