Overeem Removed From Strikeforce Grand Prix

[aholbert32]

Overeem taken out of the Strikeforce Grand Prix. He didnt want to fight in September so Zuffa pulled him and put in Daniel Cormier.

[redsrule]

Works good for them. Now they don't have to worry about him winning it. Now winner will just face him. Cormier will destroy giant Silva as well. Everyone seems to think he is amazing now.

[ex carrabba fan]

Stirkeforce is still a joke I see

The hell is wrong is Overreem.

Oh and Cormier is gonna destroy Silva? I dunno about that.

Edit: You know what though, that's too soon a turnaround from June 18, I don't see why they couldn't wait until October.

[redsrule]

Cormier will dictate where the fight takes place. Only thing I see he has for him is out weighing him.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by ex carrabba fan

Stirkeforce is still a joke I see The hell is wrong is Overreem. Oh and Cormier is gonna destroy Silva? I dunno about that. Edit: You know what though, that's too soon a turnaround from June 18, I don't see why they couldn't wait until October.

This is the clearest sign that Strikeforce will not exist next year. SF is contractually obligated to Showtime to complete the Grand Prix. Dana wants the semis in Sept so that the Finals can be held before years end. Overeem refused to fight in Sept because of a toe injury and was replaced.

[p_rushing]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

This is the clearest sign that Strikeforce will not exist next year. SF is contractually obligated to Showtime to complete the Grand Prix. Dana wants the semis in Sept so that the Finals can be held before years end. Overeem refused to fight in Sept because of a toe injury and was replaced.

It may still exist, but probably not on Showtime unless they want to pay more money. UFC may want to use SF as a minor league system and put the cards on free tv. If they don't do something like that, they are missing a big chance to grow the sport. Having more and more fighters will only dilute the PPVs and make them not worth the cost because there will need to be many more now.

[ex carrabba fan]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsrule

Cormier will dictate where the fight takes place. Only thing I see he has for him is out weighing him.

What about height though? haha.

I have high doubts about Cormier's chances and the step up in competition. The sheer size difference is alarming. I can't wait to see if Cormier takes Silva down and if he has the strength to keep him down.

[redsrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by ex carrabba fan

What about height though? haha. I have high doubts about Cormier's chances and the step up in competition. The sheer size difference is alarming. I can't wait to see if Cormier takes Silva down and if he has the strength to keep him down.

Why? Silva beats Fedor impressively and people think he is the next great. He almost got Ko'd by short notice Mike Kyle, and LHW and Cormier is an olympic wrestler who is only getting better as he trains more. He is with AKA, so Cain can give him a few tips on fighting a mammoth