Video: Scott Coker on Bobby Lashley, Batista, and Much More
by Kaleb Kelchner on Jan 15, 2011 1:35 AM EST
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Strikeforce president Scott Coker sits down with Ariel Helwani to discuss a variety of topics.
- First half of the video is all Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix info, nothing much of note other than Coker saying that the "top secrect" second alternate fight for the tournament wouldn't involve Daniel Cormier. I don't buy it.
- At 5:09 Coker talks about the potential match between Nick Diaz and Jason Miller. Says that two pounds were all that kept the fight from happening, and that Diaz said that he may be willing to fight him next year. It's a shame that one of the most marketable fights Strikeforce could make couldn't get done, thats a lot of new viewers that won't tune in over "two pounds".
- At 6:31 Diaz vs. Cyborg is brought up. Coker says it's going to be "off the hook", and I'll be shocked if he's wrong about that.
- 9:04, Coker's answer to the question "Have you signed Batista yet?" is "Not yet." He goes on to say that scheduling is what has kept Batista out of the cage thus far, doing back to back movies. Strikeforce handles inexperienced professional fighters well, which you heard plenty of if you caught Coker discussing Herschel Walker in this video. With that in mind, a Batista fight may not be so bad. Barring injury, Batista would likely fight someone turning pro, or with a losing record and do alright. Batista bringing many crossover fans with him though, is a whole different story
- To close, at 9:40 Coker says Strikeforce still has some rights to Bobby Lashley. Lashley hasn't fought since his TKO loss to Chad Griggs back in August of 2010, where he gassed badly and was finished come the end of round two. Despite his last performance, I believe there's still some life in Lashley's MMA career, and he's smart enough to make the changes needed to go out and win some fights against decent opponents. The question is, does he want to?
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You didn't mention the one that angered me the most
The “the rules and regulations of MMA say only title fights can be five round fights.” That’s a bold faced lie.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jan 15, 2011 4:07 PM EST reply actions
Called him on it on the conference call post. He’s playing a dangerous game willing to shop around for a willing commission for Barnett to fight in, but not willing to go to them for five round non title fights. It’s a damn shame because multiple states were “receptive” to the idea, to my understanding. Just when I thought Coker was learning to cover his ass…
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jan 15, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t understand the love affair with Barnett. He said in an interview with mauro that he didn’t ask NJ about 5 round fights because he didn’t think Barnett could fight there. Well, what about the other tournament fights that, you know, are actually booked in NJ?
If he had to choose between 5 round fights and Barnett, I think the 5 round fights would be an infinitely better choice.
Personally, I don’t think Barnett even deserves an opportunity like this after pissing hot three times. THREE TIMES! Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Try to fool me a third time, and you can kiss my ass and fight Fedor in Japan.
I appreciate Barnett as a fighter, and he’s a good addition to the tournament, for sure, but…ugh.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Jan 16, 2011 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
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