Strikeforce presents a reminder of how Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier got to finals of the grand prix (VIDEO)

Strikeforce's heavyweight grand prix will end next Saturday as Daniel Cormier faces Josh Barnett in the final. Since the eight-man tournament has been through many twists and turns, here's a handy-dandy reminder of the wins, losses, and those super-cool lettermen jackets.

Cormier's spot in the finals is particularly surprising considering he was a replacement for Alistair Overeem, who found his way to the UFC after making it to the semifinals of the grand prix. Will his undefeated streak continue, or will Barnett walk away the champ? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/strikeforce-presents-reminder-josh-barnett-daniel-cormier-got-190144963.html

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Next international edition of ?The Ultimate Fighter? will pit the United Kingdom against Australia

After success in Brazil with an international spinoff of "The Ultimate Fighter," the UFC will head Down Under, with fighting prospects from the United Kingdom taking on UFC hopefuls from Australia. The new show, called "Smashes," will cast in London on June 12 and Sydney June 15.

According to UFC officials, it's playing off the natural rivalry between Aussies and Brits. To the press release:

"Australia and the UK have a fierce, long-standing rivalry, and where better to settle the score than in the UFC's Octagon," said Marshall Zelaznik, UFC's Managing Director of International Development. "The popularity of MMA has exploded in Australia and the UK, with gyms opening all over the respective countries. There is an athlete in one of those gyms who hasn't had the chance to show the world what he can do ? The Ultimate Fighter is going give to him that opportunity. We're going to discover the UFC's future stars, you can bet on it."

TUF, American style has already produced plenty of British and Australian UFC veterans. Michael Bisping won season three and then went on to coach a host of Brits on season nine. Ausses George Sotiropoulos and Kyle Noke also made their name on TUF.

There is no word on coaches yet, but American fans can look forward to plenty of subtitles on English-speakers. Most of Team UK from season nine had that honor. By sheer history alone, my money is on Australia. Remember, they are descended from the British convicts of yore.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/next-international-edition-ultimate-fighter-pit-united-kingdom-204041639.html

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GSP George St Pierre Gets Trolled - Georges St Piere

Trolling UFC and MMA fighters at a UFC 145 press event. What does it feel like to get punched in the face? Do you believe in God? What did you have for breakfast? Creative Loafing's Joeff Davis interviews some of the top fighters from UFC 145.

Source: http://mmalice.com/georges-st-piere/gsp-george-st-pierre-gets-trolled-video_110bcbcce.html

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Chad Mendes to Welcome Cody McKenzie to Featherweight

The UFC announced today that Cody McKenzie is headed south to featherweight and that Chad Mendes will serve as his welcoming committee. The two will do battle at the UFC 148 event, which is scheduled to take place on July 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28591/chad-mendes-to-welcome-cody-mckenzie-to-featherweight/

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Ryan Ford (16-4) vs Ricky Goodall (9-4) (Feb 11, 2012) - Ryan Ford

Ford defeats Goodall ref stoppage 3:37 of RD1 due to unanswered blows (TKO - Elbows) @ Aggression MMA9 (MAIN EVENT) in Edmonton, AB CANADA Sat.Feb 11/2012. Ford improves record to 17-4.Filmed and edited by Steve Mayer

Source: http://mmalice.com/ryan-ford/ryan-ford-16-4-vs-ricky-goodall-9-4-feb-11-2012-video_d157c747f.html

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53-year-old knocks out opponent half his age

Let's hear it for the old guys! 53-year-old Tim Karaker showed up at Fire Extreme in Bourbonnais, Ill. last week and was asked to fight. He said yes, and knocked out 21-year-old Brandon Frey. Watch his MMA debut here, and skip to the 2:30 mark for the KO. UFC fighter Stephan Bonnar narrates and lets a few NSFW words slip.

Apparently, the medical personnel who is supposed to be at that fight were out for a walk, because they weren't too quick in responding to Frey on the ground. Nonetheless, congratulations to Karaker. You're now the hero of Bonnar as well as every man over the age of 50 who wanted to throw some leather at a youngun but couldn't actually get in a cage with him.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/53-old-knocks-opponent-half-age-124941961.html

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Ronda Rousey shares why you should always call when you say you will

Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has made quite a name for herself. She won the belt from Miesha Tate in March, and since then has appeared on "The Ultimate Fighter," in magazines and at UFC and Strikeforce shows. As she became famous, someone from her past suddenly reappeared. On Instagram, Rousey shared how an old beau contacted her out of the blue and how she responded.

Let this be a lesson to men everywhere. Always give the courtesy call, because you never know when a woman will become a famous mixed martial artist who is capable of embarrassing you and breaking your arm.

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