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Nate Marquardt returns to Zuffa and will face Tyron Woodley for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title on July 14 in Portland.

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Nate Marquardt and Tyron Woodley made it official Saturday night, as the two welterweights were interviewed during Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier. They will meet on July 14 from Portland, Oregon at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy for the title. Marquardt has not fought since 2011, as he was removed from a fight with Rick Story due [...]

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A long-rumored matchup for Strikeforce's vacant welterweight title is now official. Strikeforce broadcasters announced during Saturday night's "Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Final" that Nate Marquardt and Tyron Woodley will meet on July 14 with the belt on the line. The card, which also features Strikeforce middleweight champ Luke Rockhold defending his belt against Tim Kennedy, takes place at Rose Garden in Portland, Ore. The evening's main card airs on Showtime and prelims air on Showtime Extreme.

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Strikeforce will finally crown a new welterweight champion come July 14 as Tyron Woodley faces former UFC fighter Nate Marquardt. Retweet this Share on Facebook • Email • StumbleUpon • Reddit • Digg • Technorati • Instapaper • Tumblr • Google Reader • LinkedIn

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The main event for the next Strikeforce card appears to be set, as Nate Marquardt will lock horns with Tyron Woodley for the promotion’s vacant welterweight title in July.

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A long-anticipated fight for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title is nearing confirmation. Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that Nate Marquardt and Tyron Woodley could meet at a yet-unannounced Strikeforce event targeted for July 14.   Multiple outlets reported the matchup and date for the event, which could take place in Portland, Ore., or Indianapolis.

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What has been rumored for several months now appears set, as MMA Weekly is reporting that Nate Marquardt and Tyron Woodley will do battle for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title. The card, which will take place in Portland, Oregon in July, will also feature Tim Kennedy-Luke Rockhold for Rockhold’s Strikeforce middleweight title, and a match [...]

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The main event for the upcoming Strikeforce event in July is now set as Nate Marquardt will make his promotional debut against Tyron Woodley with the vacant welterweight title on the line. Retweet this Share on Facebook • Email • StumbleUpon • Reddit • Digg • Technorati • Instapaper • Tumblr • Google Reader • LinkedIn

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It appears Strikeforce finally has a plan in place regarding their still-vacant welterweight championship. Though not officially announced, a May bout between Nate Marquardt and Tyron Woodley will apparently involve the organization’s divisional title even though Marquardt will be making his 170-pound debut in the match-up. “It’s the best outcome I could have imagined, with all this. Like I said – back with Zuffa, back in a title-fight for my first fight back. It’s amazing,” said Marquardt on this week’s episode of Inside MMA, adding their clash would be contested over a five-round period. The belt has been on the shelf since Nick Diaz vacated it to join the UFC this past fall. “He’s a smart fighter, but at the same time, I have a lot more experience than him. It’s gonna be my fight to dictate where it goes,” Marquardt explained of his upcoming meeting with Woodley. Woodley is 10-0 in his career including recent wins over Paul Daley and Jordan Mein, while Marquardt holds an overall record of 31-10 with the bulk of his success coming at 185 pounds. “Nate the Great” has been out of action for more than a year after being released by the UFC due to testosterone use, then signing with BAMMA and waiting for a bout with Daley that never materialized. Marquardt Addresses Criticism of TRT It is expected Marquardt-Woodley will be added to next month’s Strikeforce event in San Jose currently co-headlined by Gilbert Melendez-Josh Thomson and Daniel Cormier-Josh Barnett. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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When Nate Marquardt was released by Zuffa following an issue with his testosterone levels prior to a fight with Rick Story, it seemed unlikely that he would be given another shot. Well, as is starting to become the norm around MMA, there is second chances handed out. Marquardt signed with Strikeforce earlier this year, and [...]

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MMA's ties with NCAA wrestling were evident on Saturday, as Randy Couture, Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley presented awards and several other fighters were in the stands cheering on the wrestlers. The mats were filled with future fighters. Not all … Continue reading →

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Tyron Woodley said he's had an average of three to five weeks to prepare for a fight. For his next one, he'll get 12 - if he can get official word from his promoter that May 19 is indeed the date that he gets the biggest opportunity of his career against Nate Marquardt. "I want them to give me a bout agreement and confirm that we are going to do this on that day," Woodley told MMAjunkie.com. "Because I've already started training."

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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Onetime Strikeforce welterweight title challenger Paul Daley assumes that he'll get past Kazuo Misaki at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" event. And Daley also assumes that recent signee Nate Marquardt will get past Tyron Woodley when they meet, likely for the title, as he's heard from people within Strikeforce. That leaves him in prime position.

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In June, the UFC cut middleweight Nate Marquardt after he could not get medical clearance to fight at UFC on Versus 4 just hours before he was scheduled to weigh in. Now, he is back in the Zuffa fold, as … Continue reading →

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It appears Strikeforce has strayed from the norm, signing notable free agent Nate Marquardt in hopes of strengthening the organization’s roster by inking a legitimate contender with name value. Marquardt brings both experience and ability with him, jp;domg numerous wins against respected adversaries including Rousimar Palhares, Martin Kampmann, Dan Miller, and Demian Maia. News of the 32-year old’s signing was confirmed on this week’s episode of UFC Tonight. He is expected to debut against Tyron Woodley with divisional gold on the line. Marquardt has been out of action for nearly a year after enduring an unfortunate mixture of injuries and contractual issues. He was released by the UFC relating to his use of doctor-prescribed testosterone, essentially being banished at the time, then signed with BAMMA before parting ways with the British promotion based on the company’s overall inactivity. “Nate the Great” holds an overall record of 31-10 with 23 stoppages while only having been finished a single time himself in more than seven years. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Onetime UFC middleweight challenger Nate Marquardt is back in the fold, under the Zuffa banner. Eight months after he was released from his UFC contract, Marquardt has signed with the Zuffa-owned Strikeforce, as announced on the Tuesday edition of "UFC Tonight" on FUEL TV. Additional MMAjunkie.com sources indicated that Marquardt will likely make his Strikeforce debut as a welterweight against contender Tyron Woodley. Verbal agreements are in place for the matchup, though a date has yet to be set.

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Get ready, Paul Daley and Tyron Woodley because former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight number one contender Nate Marquardt has been added to the Strikeforce welterweight roster. The announcement was made tonight (Feb. 21, 2012) on Fuel TV's weekly "UFC Tonight" program. An opponent and a date for his long-awaited 170-pound debut has yet to be announced, but now it appears that it will finally happen after months on the sidelines and between mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions. Marquardt, who just last month requested and received his release from the U.K.-based UK BAMMA organization after never stepping foot inside the cage, was fired furiously from the UFC in June 2010 for failing his pre-fight medical exam prior to the UFC on Versus 4. More on this breaking news shortly.

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Tyron Woodley ran his Strikeforce record to 8-0 on Saturday with a split decision over Jordan Mein.

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Now that Tyron Woodley has come out victorious over Jordan Mein, he wants nothing less than a title shot next time he steps into the Strikeforce cage.

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Cheer up Tyron, you won. I suggest you listen to some Mayer Hawthorne and just chill for a while, you've got a lot of stuff going on as a gym owner, pro fighter and proud Papa. Last night may not have been the prettiest win, but a W is still a W and no one at MiddleEasy thinks you're going to lose any time soon. So you have that going for you. As it stands now, Tyron Woodley is at the top of his respective division in Strikeforce, but with barely two fights a year coming his way and a vacant welterweight title floating about in the ether, T-Wood is understandably frustrated. LayzieTheSavage and Zeus's shadow caught up with Mr Woodley in the press room after the fights last night and asked him just about every pertinent question imaginable for a guy in his position, including his massive confusion over the Daley/Misaki matchup and the state of the Strikeforce welterweight division. Very interesting stuff.

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LAS VEGAS - Sure, it wasn't one for the highlight reel, but it got the job done for Tyron Woodley. The top welterweight contender did nothing to hurt his title hopes and used takedowns and a smothering top game to cruise to a unanimous-decision victory over highly touted Canadian prospect Jordan Mein. The main-card fight was part of "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" and aired on Showtime.

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How is a baseball hat still a baseball hat when it's shaped like a duck's head? Ducks are the model for baseball hats. They don't get any compensation unless you call 'Sweet and Sour Sauce' something to be proud of. That was my way of making your head explode with novelty before Friday night. If you're still reading this, it probably didn't work. My bad. Let me give it another shot. Pull out your thinking caps on this one. You know, the ones that your 4th grade teacher told you to put on until you realized they were imaginary. What would possibly happen if Tyron Woodley fought Nick Diaz? Technically, you can walk over to your nearest gaming console and assemble the match on EA Sports MMA. However, we're talking about reality here. Not some digital construct that was created by a team of incredibly talented developers who I consumed Hawaiian BBQ with in Fresno, CA. In this current intersection in time and space, it's a question that will never have an answer. It's the fight that everyone wanted before Diaz signed with UFC and left Tyron with a vacated belt to grab in his division. While tomorrow night may not be a title fight, Woodley still has an incredibly composed gameface going into his bout with Jordan Mein. Check out this interview we grabbed with the Woodley and don't miss Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine airing on Showtime 10:00 pm EST/PST, a part of the 'Freeview weekend' -- which means it's essentially free MMA for your eyes to consume.

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Jordan Mein seems like the kind of kid who just loves to fight. Look at him in the banner picture above. It looks like he's smiling after exchanging blows to the face with his opponent. At the tender age of 22 and with thirty pro bouts under his belt, I have to admit that it's a thing of beauty to see Jordan Mein come into his own like he has over the last year or so. With wins over Marius Zaromskis, Cyborg Santos and Joe Riggs in the last twelve months, I think it's blatantly obvious that the winner of Mein/Woodley should fight MiddleEasy's own Jason High for the Strikeforce welterweight title in the very near future. Maybe March 3rd in Ohio. Jason High was the last man to beat Mein after all... Check out Mein's observations on the state of the suddenly revived Strikeforce welterweight division and his opponent for this weekend, Tyron Woodley, in this interview conducted by LayzieTheSavage.

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LAS VEGAS - Strikeforce welterweight prospect Jordan Mein readily admits that his Saturday night clash with Tyron Woodley is the biggest fight of his career. Of course, Mein said he's felt the same way about each of his 30 previous contests. Mein also admits that facing wrestlers, of which Woodley is one of the best in MMA, is always a difficult challenge. Of course, with 30 professional fights under his belt at just 21 years old, Mein isn't exactly one to shy away from a challenge.

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LAS VEGAS - Strikeforce welterweight prospect Jordan Mein readily admits that his Saturday night clash with Tyron Woodley is the biggest fight of his career. Of course, Mein said he's felt the same way about each of his 30 previous contests. Mein also admits that facing wrestlers, of which Woodley is one of the best in MMA, is always a difficult challenge. Of course, with 30 professional fights under his belt at just 21 years old, Mein isn't exactly one to shy away from a challenge.

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Tyron Woodley will earn a shot at the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title if he can get past Jordan Mein on Jan 7.

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Strikeforce's welterweight division is a bit of a puzzle these days. With divisional champion Nick Diaz now in the UFC, the weight class lacks any definitive gold standard. That the UFC continues to house the top thirteen welterweights in the world further complicates things. How can Strikeforce firmly establish, let alone expand, the 170 pound weight class with so little big-name talent available? Rather than hang their hat on one star attraction--ala Diaz--development of new talent and dedication to current, underexposed fighters will be key. So, let's look at the welterweights... Top Five Tyron Woodley, undefeated in his career and in the midst of a lengthy campaign through Strikeforce, is the organization's clear welterweight front runner. Following wins over Andre Galvao, Tarec Saffiedine, and Paul Daley, Woodley was considered next in line for a title shot. With Diaz gone, Woodley should figure all the more heavily in the division. Turning his fight with Jordan Mein into a championship affair would make a lot of sense. Jordan Mein finds himself in a fight with Woodley after his sensational Strikeforce debut, which saw him use a barrage of standing elbow strikes to snuff out Evangelista Santos. At 23-7-0, with twenty of his victories coming by TKO or submission, Mein is just the kind of new blood the welterweight division needs. With heavy hands and a knack for brawling, Bobby Voelker has climbed to 4-1-0 in Strikeforce. His lone defeat came by way of a contentious technical decision against Roger Bowling, a loss that he avenged twice over. It's hard to say how far his riotous style will take him, but given his strong record and fan-friendly style, Voelker's probably due for a step up in competition and exposure. Along with Jordan Mein, Jason High is one of the best addition's to Strikeforce's welterweight roster. With a strong team behind him and a record of 15-3-0, the American Top Team representative ought to be a big factor among Strikeforce welterweights. That he owns a win over Mein doesn't hurt. For a while, Tarec Saffiedine was running neck-and-neck with Tyron Woodley en route to contender-ship. And though a tepid decision loss to Woodley put a halt to such hopes, Saffiedine made it look easy against Scott Smith in his follow-up fight, and a rumored bout with KO-artist Tyler Stinson this January could once again set him apart from the pack. After the jump, the best of the rest, plus the ever-insightful conclusion... The Best of the Rest Roger Bowling has demonstrated a flair for the knuckle sandwich, though he hasn't made it work for him quite as well as welterweight nemesis Bobby Voelker. In typically concussive fashion, Bowling improved his Strikeforce record to 3-2-0 last weekend, and his style should continue to make him an asset to the division. Come this January, Tyler Stinson will have the chance to prove that his upset win over the surging Eduardo Pamplona was no fluke. There's much to gain in his upcoming fight with Saffiedine. Strikeforce mainstay Luke Stewart has been MIA since a poorly rendered split-decision loss to Andre Galvao in March of 2010, and Galvao himself has been absent from the ring since a KO loss to Tyron Woodley last October. To paraphrase a great man, they have some ‘splaining to do. And so... A glance at Strikeforce's welterweight division reveals a lot of exciting fighters who for the most part have yet to display any consistency beyond undercard-level fights. Aside from crowning a champion, there's a lot of sorting that needs done. With this in mind, fighters like James Terry, who's seen action at both 155 and 170, and Nate Moore (2-1-0 in Strikeforce) will be invaluable, but it may help to introduce some more established talent into the division, as well. For this purpose, I think Delson Heleno (23-6-0) and Chris Wilson (17-8-0) would make excellent additions to the organization. A high-level grappler like Heleno, who has submitted both Jake Ellenberger and the aforementioned Stinson, would bring some welcome variety to the 170-pound proceedings, which at this point skews heavily toward straight fisticuffs. With wins over Jay Hieron and Rory Markham (the latter by TKO), Wilson would likewise add some much needed depth to the welterweight division.

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Rising welterweights will collide on Jan. 7, as Strikeforce officials Friday announced that Tyron Woodley will lock horns with Jordan Mein at Strikeforce “Rockhold vs. Jardine.”

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