Strikeforce boss: Keith Jardine and Gegard Mousasi will "probably" meet again to break tie (4/10/2011 7:30:00 AM)
There's an old cliché that says a tie is like kissing your sister. Based on the muttered responses and dismal body language of Strikeforce light heavyweights Gegard Mousasi and Keith Jardine, it must be one ugly sister. After a controversial draw on the main card of Saturday night's "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley event," both fighters appeared dejected at the evening's post-event press conference. However, both may have a chance to set the record straight at some point, as Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said a rematch may be in the cards in the near future.
After three canceled fights, Strikeforce's Gegard Mousasi thankful for Keith Jardine (4/8/2011 8:15:00 PM)
In his quest to reclaim the Strikeforce light-heavyweight belt, Gegard Mousasi saw a February fight canceled. And then one in March. And then one in April. By the third cancellation of his bout with Mike Kyle, Mousasi was growing impatient. That's why he's thankful former UFC fighter Keith Jardine stepped up as a replacement. And in many ways, he's thinks it's a better fight than the original, anyway.
Whether 185 or 205 pounds, Strikeforce's Keith Jardine has championsip aspirations (4/8/2011 5:00:00 PM)
SAN DIEGO - One week prior, Keith Jardine had made a commitment to drop from light heavyweight to middleweight for perhaps his last run at a major title. Then, a week ago, he hit a detour. Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi was without an opponent at "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley" after Mike Kyle bowed out with a broken hand. "I was looking at MMAjunkie.com, and I saw that the fight dropped out, and I commented to myself, 'Huh, I wonder why they haven't called me yet,'" Jardine said.
Keith Jardine Plans Move to Middleweight After Gegard Mousasi Strikeforce Fight (video) (4/7/2011 4:48:47 AM)
UFC veteran Keith Jardine says his last-minute Strikeforce debut against Gegard Mousasi at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley" event on Showtime will likely be his last at 205-pounds before dropping to middleweight.
Video: Keith Jardine Plans Move to Middleweight After Gegard Mousasi Strikeforce Fight (4/7/2011 4:48:47 AM)
UFC veteran Keith Jardine says his last-minute Strikeforce debut against Gegard Mousasi at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley" event on Showtime will likely be his last at 205-pounds before dropping to middleweight.
Mousasi: Title Shot, UFC Future Could Be on Line Against Jardine (4/6/2011 12:15:01 AM)
Gegard Mousasi sees his matchup Saturday against Keith Jardine as a huge opportunity.
Jardine replaces injured Kyle, faces Mousasi at "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley" (4/2/2011 3:35:00 AM)
"The Dean of Mean" will get another shot at the big show. Strikeforce officials today announced that Keith Jardine, a 13-time UFC veteran, has agreed to step in one just one-week's notice and face Gegard Mousasi at "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley." The slot becomes available when Mike Kyle broke his right hand in training and was forced to withdraw from the contest.
Keith Jardine Signs with Strikeforce, Steps in Against Gegard Mousasi on April 9 (4/1/2011 5:49:04 PM)
UFC veteran Keith Jardine has replaced an injured Mike Kyle and will make his Strikeforce debut against Gegard Mousasi on the "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley" main card on Showtime next Saturday, April 9 in San Diego.
Weekend winners include Pulver, Jardine, Beebe, Fioravanti and others (3/7/2011 6:50:00 PM)
"Lil' Eagle" flies again. MMA legend Jens Pulver is now 2-0 in 2011 after racking up a victory over Wade Choate at this past weekend's Chicago Cagefighting Championship event in Illinois. Additional weekend winners included Keith Jardine, Chase Beebe, Luigi Fioravanti and others.
Jardine Pounds Lofton, Holm Hot in MMA Debut at 'Double Threat' (3/5/2011 6:18:23 AM)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- For Keith Jardine, it was another step on the road back to the UFC. For Holly Holm, it was a rousing beginning to her mixed martial arts career.
Jardine Returns, Holm Debuts on March 4 in New Mexico (1/15/2011 2:33:06 PM)
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Keith Jardine will return to competition on March 4, as he takes on Maximum Fighting Championship veteran Aron Lofton in a to-be-named event at the Route 66 Casino outside Albuquerque
Jardine vs. France tops Nov. 13 Nemesis Fighting event in Dominican Republic (10/18/2010 1:00:00 PM)
Notables such as Keith Jardine, Paul Buentello, Dean Lister, Jeff Curran and Eliot Marshall have been booked for November's "Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion" event. Fans can attend the unique event as part of a four-day all-inclusive vacation package at the Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The vacation takes place Nov. 11-14, and the event is set for Nov. 13.
Jardine Headlines Nemesis Fighting Event Nov. 13 (10/18/2010 12:27:14 PM)
Former UFC mainstay Keith Jardine will look to snap a five-fight losing streak when he headlines Nemesis Fighting “MMA Global Invasion” against Strikeforce veteran Francisco France on Nov. 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Keith Jardine Suspended For Shoving Official (9/14/2010 5:57:19 PM)
Keith Jardine was suspended indefinitely following Saturday night's Shark Fights for shoving a Texas official. His manager says it stems from confusion prior to the fight...
Prangley Had Doubts Heading into Jardine Clash (9/12/2010 1:28:28 AM)
Trevor Prangley had his doubts going into his bout against seasoned UFC veteran Keith Jardine at Shark Fights 13 Saturday in Amarillo, Texas.
Prangley Hands Jardine 5th Straight Loss (9/11/2010 10:13:32 PM)
AMARILLO, Texas -- Trevor Prangley spoiled Keith Jardine’s valiant attempt to put the brakes on a five-fight losing streak with a spilt decision win over the Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts veteran in the Shark Fights 13 main event on Saturday at the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum.
Shark Fights 13 Results: Prangley Tops Jardine, Alexander Stops Sokoudjou (9/11/2010 2:00:53 PM)
Trevor Prangley survived a last-minute flurry from Keith Jardine to hand the UFC veteran his fifth-straight loss with a split decision in the main event of Shark Fights 13. The event also saw Houston Alexander overcome an opening round barrage to stop fellow UFC vet Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, while Paul Daley picked up a unanimous decision win.
Shark Fights 13 weigh-in results: Prangley (202.75), Jardine (204.5) on weight (9/10/2010 10:30:00 PM)
AMARILLO, Texas - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official Shark Fights 13 fighter weigh-ins. Today's weigh-ins, which were free and open to the public, took place at the Grand Plaza in the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum in Texas. Although headliners Trevor Prangley (202.75 pounds) and Keith Jardine (204.5) were on weight, Paul Daley missed the 171-pound limit on his initial try, and preliminary-card fighter Eric Davila had to agree to a catchweight affair with opponent Pete Spratt.
Jardine, Prangley Greenlit for Shark Fights 13 (9/10/2010 3:55:25 PM)
AMARILLO, Texas -- Four veterans all in the hunt for good showings hit the scales on Friday in anticipation of Saturday’s Shark Fights 13 at the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum. In the main event, promotional champion Trevor Prangley faces former UFC staple Keith Jardine in a three-round
Paul Daley Misses Weight, Jardine and Prangley Hit Marks for Shark Fights 13 (9/10/2010 3:39:49 PM)
Shark Fights 13 headliners Keith Jardine and Trevor Prangley successfully weighed in on Friday for tomorrow's event on Amarillo, Texas, but UFC castaway Paul Daley failed to make weight for his main card bout against Jorge Masvidal.
Undeterred by recent setbacks, Keith Jardine turns over new leaf at Shark Fights 13 (9/8/2010 11:15:00 PM)
When he saw UFC matchmaker Joe Silva's number come up on his caller ID, Keith Jardine knew exactly what the call was about; he was being released by the UFC. He didn't spend much time to dwell on the setback, though. After all, not more than 48 hours after the call, Jardine was booked for a main event gig at Saturday's Shark Fights 13 pay-per-view event in Amarillo, Texas.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Jardine, Mann, Escudero, Frye and Tompkins (9/7/2010 3:20:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio kicks off a star-studded week of programming with a trio of notables from this weekend's upcoming Shark Fights 13 card, including headliner Keith Jardine, featherweight title-challenger Ronnie Mann (in studio) and broadcaster Don Frye. Additionally, UFC Fight Night 22 main-card fighter Efrain Escudero calls into the show, and trainer Shawn Tompkins joins us in studio. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Jardine: This Is Just Step One Back To The Ufc (9/7/2010 7:33:23 AM)
When Keith Jardine got the call from the UFC that he was being released from his contract, it wasn't the end of an era, just the beginning of the road to redemption....
Shark Fights: Jardine Vs. Alexander 2 Was Plan A (9/7/2010 12:33:09 AM)
When Shark Fights first approached Keith Jardine and Houston Alexander to fight on their Sept 11 card, the plan was to rematch the two former UFC light heavyweights...
MMAjunkie.com Radio this week: Jardine, Silva, Belfort, Cruz, Daley and more (9/6/2010 1:00:00 PM)
With a holiday here in the U.S., MMAjunkie.com Radio this week has an adjusted schedule. No shows take place today or Friday, but the radio crew offers a special "Primetime" edition on Tuesday in addition to the rest of the lineup. Special guests this week include notables such as Keith Jardine, Wanderlei Silva, Vitor Belfort, Dominick Cruz, Antonio Silva, Paul Daley and others throughout the week.
Poll results: Who wins the Shark Fights 13 bout between Jardine and Prangley? (9/4/2010 8:55:00 PM)
The Texas-based Shark Fights organization has put together a talent-laden card as it enters the pay-per-view market for the first time in company history. And while there are a number of intriguing matchups on the Sept. 11 even, the main event provides a pair of UFC veterans with big-fight experience. In our most recent MMAjunkie.com/"Inside MMA" poll, we asked readers to predict whether Keith Jardine or Trevor Prangley would claim victory in Amarillo, Texas, in the Shark Fights 13 pay-per-view headliner.
Jardine On Journey to ‘Find Myself’ Outside UFC (9/4/2010 12:05:57 AM)
Amarillo, Texas, represents a fresh start for Keith Jardine, but it is also a chance for him to begin his road back to the UFC.