Strikeforce Signs 47-year-old Former NFL Pro Bowler Herschel Walker

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  1. snakerattle79

    snakerattle79 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    http://www.mma-zone.com/2009/former-nfl-star-herschel-walker-signs-with-strikeforce/


    Former NCAA and NFL great Herschel Walker has signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce.

    The signing was first reported by AOL FanHouse, which confirmed the deal with Strikeforce executive Mike Afromowitz.

    No debut date has been set for the 47-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time Pro Bowl running back, who's never competed professionally in mixed martial arts.

    Herschel, a longtime martial artist and sixth-degree black belt in tae kwon do, has hinted at a possible move into MMA for the past few years. He's also been spotted at many MMA events and even was announced as part of an EliteXC/Mark Burnett reality show that never got off the ground.

    Herschel wouldn't be the first NFL vet to compete in MMA, though the former Dallas Cowboy certainly would be one of the most known (and oldest). Four former NFL players were cast for the current 10th season of "The Ultimate Fighter," and others such as Michael Westbrook, Rex Richards and Herbert "Whisper" Goodman have competed in organizations across the country.

    Walker's Strikeforce debut will likely come in 2010, according to the report.
     
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  2. sugarngold

    sugarngold RIDDUM Full Member

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    Look out, Fedor!
     
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  3. audio101

    audio101 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Welcome to the freak show.
     
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  4. Rattler

    Rattler Middle Aged Man Full Member

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    Jesus ****ing christ.
     
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  5. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is bizzare.
     
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  6. WiDDoW_MaKeR

    WiDDoW_MaKeR ESB Hall of Fame Member Full Member

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    Yeah... they're going bankrupt.


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    Now that is ****ing ironic.
     
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  7. Tko4

    Tko4 Left high kick Full Member

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    From Celebrity Apprentice to MMA. That's quite the leap, Herschel. It's not going to be Joan Rivers in the cage across from you...

    This is a pretty bad idea and not the best decision for his health. I'm sure Strikeforce will feed him creampuffs because, much like Kimbo, he has name power. But he's not even going to be able to handle the type of creampuffs Kimbo beat up in his first few fights. They might have to take people off the street or sign Jose Canseco.

    And yes, I hear he's been training some, but everyone says that. I still think if he gets put in with any D-level fighter, it looks like this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mniHJAQmNG8
     
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  8. Chileno606

    Chileno606 Gentleman & Scholar Full Member

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    Exactly what I thought :rofl
     
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  9. El Puma

    El Puma between rage and serenity Full Member

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    Aye Caramba!!!
     
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  10. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    He should call out the original renaissance athlete, Bo Jackson. They're the same age.
     
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  11. DeanoFlash

    DeanoFlash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    haha Bo is a chef now. Damn shame he injured his back. The most physically gifted athlete of all time. The guy was 235lbs, carved in granite, and ran with olympic sprinters.
     
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  12. WiDDoW_MaKeR

    WiDDoW_MaKeR ESB Hall of Fame Member Full Member

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    Did anyone actually read what was printed on this magazine cover?:rofl:rofl
     
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  13. cryptic

    cryptic Active Member Full Member

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    he will be good
     
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  14. Rudyard

    Rudyard **** How You Feel!! HOE! banned

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    :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl Is he for real or is this just some joke?
     
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  15. sinner78

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    Im not too familiar with strikeforce. So they have basically the same rules as UFC?
     
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