Thursday, November 27, 2008

Strikeforce "Greatest Knockouts" Premieres On NBC Saturday

Press Release:

A special 30 minute episode featuring a collection of the 10 greatest knockouts in Strikeforce mixed martial arts (MMA) history will premiere on NBC Saturday night.

The all-new "Strikeforce on NBC" episode will showcase the handiwork of some of Strikeforce's most lethal competitors, including reigning world middleweight (185 lb. limit) champion, Cung Le; two-time world MMA champion, Frank Shamrock; and superstars Kazuo "The Grabaka Hitman" Misaki and Duane "Bang" Ludwig.

Le's classic knockouts of old rivals Mike Altman and Brian "Mr. Unbreakable" Warren will be displayed as will Shamrock's 21 second decimation of longtime, bitter adversary, Cesar Gracie.

The NBC program consists of the following bouts:

Cung Le vs. Mike Altman
Frank Shamrock vs. Cesar Gracie
Luke Stewart vs. Bryson Kamaka
Joe "Diesel" Riggs vs. Eugene "The Wolf" Jackson
Kazuo "The Grabaka Hitman" Misaki vs. Joe "Diesel" Riggs
Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs. Tony "The Freak" Fryklund
Terry Martin vs. Cory "The One" Devela
Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello vs. David "Tank" Abbott
Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello vs. Carter Williams
Cung Le vs. Brian "Mr. Unbreakable" Warren

Fans have the opportunity to vote for their favorite knockout in a poll being hosted online at Strikeforce's official website, www.strikeforce.com. Results of the survey will be displayed on the homepage next week.

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