For a “B show”, Strikeforce’s “Challengers 14” event certainly had plenty of memorable occasions. Much like the current (and awesome) trend in many major Strikeforce shows nowadays, most of the televised fights ended with a dramatic finish after several very entertaining minutes of action. It was a night filled with submissions, but which moments were the best? Here’s my take on the matter: my top 5 best moments of Strikeforce: “Challengers 14”. ...

It’s that time once again, fans and friends: another night of MMA action has came and went, and now it’s time to ask “what’s next?” The event in question is the surprisingly-awesome Strikeforce: “Challengers 14”, a show I personally feel will be right up there come year’s end as one of the best “sleeper hit” shows of the year. As is customary, here’s my “What’s Next for the Winners and Losers” post, this time covering Strikeforce: “Challengers 14”. ...

It’s that time once again, fans and friends: another one went into the history books tonight, Strikeforce: “Challengers 14” is now all wrapped up. It was a night full of finishes and a dramatic main event. There’s no doubt about it: we have a sleeper hit on our hands here. Here are the full results as well as some early commentary on Strikeforce: “Challengers 14”. ...

On February 18, 2011, Strikeforce will hold the fourteenth edition of its “Challengers” series of shows, featuring Lyle Beerbohm taking on Pat Healy in what should be an excellent Lightweight showdown. Also, Ryan Couture returns to Strikeforce and looks to score his second pro MMA win over Lee Higgins. Still, some fans may be asking themselves: what are the best reasons to check out this card? Here’s my answer to just that: 5 reasons to watch Strikeforce: “Challengers 14”. ...

We’re now only a few days away from Strikeforce: “Challengers 14”. In the main event, hot prospect Lyle Beerbohm takes on grizzled veteran Pat Healy in a fight that could have serious title implications for either man. The co-main event will also be an interesting match-up, as Ryan Couture, the son of legendary MMA fighter Randy Couture, returns to Strikeforce for his second professional MMA fight. As is customary, here’s my official “picks and predictions” post (covering who I think will win and why), this time focusing on Strikeforce: “Challengers 14”. ...

A lightweight match up has been added to the next Strikeforce Challenger's card as budding contender Lyle Beerbohm will make his fourth-trip into the cage when he takes on veteran Pat Healy. The bout is rumored to headline Strikeforce Challengers 14, which takes place on Feb. 18 at the Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas. Undefeated in his professional career, Beerbohm is looking to add another signature name to his list of victims as he inches closer and closer to top contender status in a thinning lightweight division in Strikeforce, however Healy would be the last man to overlook on your way to the top of the weight-class where only the strong survive. ...

Shark Fights 6 featuring former UFC champ “Predator” Don Frye (20-7-1) versus "Pee Wee" Dave Herman (15-1) will stream live from Amarillo Saturday, 12 September beginning at 7:00 PM CST, Shark Fights announced Thursday. The Internet broadcast will cost just $5.95 and can be purchased at Shark Fights' website beginning at 6:30 PM CST Saturday. Tickets starting at $20 can be purchased at PandhandleTickets.com. The full card includes: Nissen Osterneck (5-2) v "Hurricane" Gerald Harris (13-2) Phil Cardella (8-4) v Ran Weathers (12-5) "Money" Marcus Sursa (5-4) v Isaac Villanueva (3-1) "Bam Bam" Pat Healy (17-13) v "TJ" Anthony Waldburger (10-5) Bryan Humes (5-0) v Lance Friedenstein (2-0) Lorenzo Borgomeo (4-2) v Anselmo Martinez (5-0) Karen Darabedyan (7-1) v Estevan Payan (6-2) Robert Clayton Hantz (3-1) v Tony Castillo (1-0) ...

Alberta welterweight “Real Deal” Ryan Ford (7-1) has pulled out of his title rematch with MFC champion “Bam Bam” Pat Healy (16-14) at MFC 19: Long Time Coming in Edmonton 5 December due to a hyper-extended left knee. Ford said, “I have to stay off it for a bit so there was no way I could have a full training camp which means I couldn't be fully prepared for the fight." The rematch is rescheduled for MFC 20: Destined for Greatness 20 February, in Edmonton. Ford is coming off a unanimous decision victory over “Thrill” Nabil Khatib (9-4) at Raw Combat in October. Ford was submitted via armbar in his fight with Healy for the vacant welterweight title in July. ...

“Bam Bam” Pat Healy (19-14) took this fight for the Maximum Fighting Championship welterweight title on short notice and pulled the upset win over hometown favourite “The Real Deal” Ryan Ford (6-1) Friday in Edmonton. Ford looked dominant for most of the fight but Healy defended well; Healy attempted submissions, but Ford escaped using brute strength. In the end, Ford left himself vulnerable one too many times as Healy secured the armbar and forced Ford to tap at 3:02 of round three. One punch was all it took for light heavyweight Aron Lofton (3-0) to defeat Dwayne Lewis (3-5). After faking a jab, Lofton threw an overhand right to knock out his opponent at 0:17 of round one. Lightweight Benson Henderson (5-1) dominated the first round with strikes, Ricardo Tirloni (3-1) controlled the second, but it was Henderson who jumped on Tirloni, locked in a guillotine, and ended the fight at 3:49 of the second round. ...

The MFC announced this weekend that “The Real Deal” Ryan Ford (6-0) will now face “Bam Bam” Pat Healy (18-14) for the welterweight title 25 July. Ford’s previously-scheduled opponent, Joe Jordan (44-14-2), was removed from the card due to a back injury. Healy most recently fought in the IFL.  He lost his last fight to Jake Ellenberger (17-4) by unanimous decision in February. Healy will be cornered by “Short Fuse” Ed Herman (17-7), and Ford will be cornered by “The Athlete” Jason MacDonald (20-9), who submitted Herman in his UFC debut. ...

IFL Lightweight Champion "The Lion" Ryan Schultz ran his streak to five wins at Orleans Arena in Vegas Friday night. Team Quest's Schultz, 19-9-1, escaped a choke hold applied by 15-6 John Gunderson to grind out a unanimous decision. Miletich middleweight Ryan McGivern added the IFL 185-pound strap to his belt drawer with a unanimous decision over defending champion "Suave" Matt Horwich of Team Quest. The back-and-forth rematch was fight of the night ending with the same result as their 2006 fight. IFL Heavyweight Champion Roy Nelson made quick work of debuting "Pega-Leve" Fabiano Scherner with TKO at 3:20 of round one. On the undercard, 17-3 middleweight Jake Ellenberger won a unanimous decision over "Bam Bam" Pat Healy. BTT light heavy "Cacareco" Alexandre Ferreira submitted ATT's Lew Polley in 20 seconds for 16th "W" against five losses. Late substitution "Bring the Pain" Josh Haynes of Team Quest won a unanimous decision over Brazilian Leopoldo Serao to pull even at 9-9. ATT lightweight Rafael Dias submitted 11-4 Santino Defranco at 2:03 of round one to raise his record to 10-3-1. Finally, featherweight "The Barn Owl" Ian Loveland of Team Quest guillotine choked Xtreme Couture's "Piranha" Dennis Davis 58-seconds into round two for his ninth win against seven losses. ...