Inside MMA worked around the clock to provide extensive coverage regarding Zuffa’s purchase of Strikeforce, which was featured Friday night on HDNet. The coverage included interviews with Dana White, Scott Coker, and the perspective of various fighters affected by the transaction. Here are a few clips HDNet has released from the coverage, though I would […]
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Strikeforce San Diego: Diaz vs Daley Event Posters, Promotion & Card
After the shocking news of the Strikeforce purchase by Zuffa, business will continue as usual for San Jose based promotion, as they plan their next four events (April 1st Challengers in Stockton, April 9th in San Diego, May Challengers, & June 18 Heavyweight Grand Prix in Dallas) under new management. Diaz vs Daley Poster: […]
Mystery Strikeforce Third Bidder, Early Signs Of Sale, & UFC Purchase Notes
There were two other bidders in the running to acquire Strikeforce MMA from Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVSE) and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. In the end, both suitors were unable to match the bids put by Zuffa LLC, owners of the UFC, as the ante was raised several times until an agreement was reached. […]
Its official: UFC purchases Strikeforce
The UFC acquisition of Strikeforce was offically announced this morning after Saturday’s surprising announcement. Via Zuffa press release: Forza, LLC, a subsidiary of Zuffa, LLC, which owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship® brand, announced today that it has purchased the assets of Explosion Entertainment, LLC dba Strikeforce®. Under the terms of the deal, all Strikeforce fighter […]
Zuffa Purchases Strikeforce, Agrees to Blockbuster MMA Deal
This news will shakeup the MMA landscape as we know it and is the biggest acquisition for Zuffa since the takeover of the Japanese promotion PRIDE in 2007. Josh Gross of ESPN broke the news about the deal earlier today. Zuffa LLC, owner and operator of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has agreed in principle to […]