This week on the Sherdog
forums, the recently announced UFC matchups and upcoming
Strikeforce card dominated reader discussion. Fans shared their
thoughts on the quality of the matchups, as well as who they feel
will reign supreme.
It’s Official: Lesnar vs. Overeem
Fans have wanted to see Alistair Overeem fight on the sport’s premier stage for a while now, and finally their prayers have been answered, as “The Reem” will be making his Octagon debut versus Brock Lesnar at UFC 140. Here, fans discuss the matchup of the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion and the former UFC heavyweight kingpin.
Penn vs. Diaz: A Barnburner, No Doubt
It was disappointing to hear Nick Diaz had been pulled from his title fight with Georges St. Pierre at UFC 137. Luckily for fans, he’ll still be on the card in an exciting matchup versus B.J. Penn. Readers were as vocal on this thread as ever, as they broke down the matchup of former champions.
Heavyweights Collide in Cincinnati
It wasn’t only UFC matchups that had the forums buzzing. Tonight's Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix card is one of the best bills of the year, with an intriguing main event. Discussion of the headlining clash between Josh Barnett and Sergei Kharitonov can be found here.
Debating Silva-Cormier
Also on the main card of tonight's Strikeforce event is the interesting meeting between veteran Antonio Silva and prospect Daniel Cormier. In this thread, enthusiasts dispute the exciting heavyweight matchup.
A Fight Where Truly Anything can Happen
Yet another fight from the stacked Strikeforce card has been a popular talking point this week. Former light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal will take on undefeated Roger Gracie. The outcome is not clear in this highly competitive matchup, with fans split on who they think will be the victor.
Follow Luca Fury on Twitter.
It’s Official: Lesnar vs. Overeem
Fans have wanted to see Alistair Overeem fight on the sport’s premier stage for a while now, and finally their prayers have been answered, as “The Reem” will be making his Octagon debut versus Brock Lesnar at UFC 140. Here, fans discuss the matchup of the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion and the former UFC heavyweight kingpin.
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It was disappointing to hear Nick Diaz had been pulled from his title fight with Georges St. Pierre at UFC 137. Luckily for fans, he’ll still be on the card in an exciting matchup versus B.J. Penn. Readers were as vocal on this thread as ever, as they broke down the matchup of former champions.
Heavyweights Collide in Cincinnati
It wasn’t only UFC matchups that had the forums buzzing. Tonight's Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix card is one of the best bills of the year, with an intriguing main event. Discussion of the headlining clash between Josh Barnett and Sergei Kharitonov can be found here.
Debating Silva-Cormier
Also on the main card of tonight's Strikeforce event is the interesting meeting between veteran Antonio Silva and prospect Daniel Cormier. In this thread, enthusiasts dispute the exciting heavyweight matchup.
A Fight Where Truly Anything can Happen
Yet another fight from the stacked Strikeforce card has been a popular talking point this week. Former light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal will take on undefeated Roger Gracie. The outcome is not clear in this highly competitive matchup, with fans split on who they think will be the victor.
Follow Luca Fury on Twitter.
