MMAPayout has learned through sources close to the negotiations that M-1 Global is currently angling for a US TV deal with Showtime, in hopes for next years M-1 Challenge (independent of Strikeforce), to go along with a 5 fight extension (not including the 1 fight still remaining) for Fedor Emelienenko with Strikeforce. Along with the […]
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Strikeforce signing week includes Semtex
Strikeforce ended a week of adding new talent to its roster by signing Paul “Semtex” Dailey to a mult-fight deal. Dailey, the Brit exiled from the UFC after a cheap shot on Josh Koscheck at UFC 113 recently fought at the Shark Fights PPV on September 11th. From MMA Fighting: …Daley hopes to take a […]
Strikeforce Signs Josh Barnett, Jorge Masvidal
Two-time champion and top world-ranked heavyweight superstar Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett has signed a multi-fight agreement to compete for world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE. “STRIKEFORCE is the home of the best heavyweight division in the world and I’m proud to be able to call it my home now,” said the 32-year-old […]
Strikeforce Not For Sale Despite Rumors, SVS&E CEO Stepping Down
Rumors floating around today involved a Strikeforce sale within the next couple of weeks. Those rumors started swirling yesterday, when Greg Jamison stepped down from his position as CEO and president of Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment. Strikeforce is a joint promotional venture between Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker’s West Coast Productions and Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment, […]
Strikeforce MMA DVD Set Cover Unveiled
About a month ago, MMAPayout detailed some of Strikeforce’s big plans for the fall, that not only included a big October show, but the release of EA Sports MMA, a new branding strategy, and also the release of their 2 disc DVD set scheduled for October 12. Payout Perspective: Strikeforce fans who have been patiently […]