MMA Payout’s No. 2 business story of 2012 is the demise of Strikeforce. January 12th will be the end of the organization after 27 years of existence and 7 as an MMA promotion. The purchase of Strikeforce by Zuffa was for a reported $40 million and repayment of debt. Dana White has denied Zuffa trying […]
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Strikeforce officially announces last event
Strikeforce officially announced that its next event set for January 12th will be its last. The event will be held during Showtime’s “free preview” weekend. Via Strikeforce Press Release: STRIKEFORCE® welterweight champion and seasoned UFC® veteran Nate Marquardt will defend his title against current number one contender Tarec Saffiedine on Saturday, Jan. 12as STRIKEFORCE® visits […]
Strikeforce card announced; Rousey to UFC?
Strikeforce announced that it will hold a card January 12th in Oklahoma City which will feature all of the Strikeforce champs in the men’s division. There is also a rumor that Ronda Rousey is officially a member of the UFC roster. The announced matches via Strikeforce Press Release: • Gilbert “El Niño” Melendez (champion) vs. […]
Rousey to UFC?
MMA Fighting reports on Dana White’s interview with Sports Illustrated on Tuesday where he indicated that women’s MMA will be heading to the UFC. The reason for the move is due to Strikeforce Women’s Champ Ronda Rousey. White was an opponent of women’s MMA in the UFC and affirmed his position when Zuffa purchased Strikeforce. […]
November 3rd Strikeforce Event Cancelled
Strikeforce announced via press release today that it is cancelling its November 3rd event from Oklahoma City. The press release stated that the organization’s next event would be in January 2013. Daniel Cormier versus UFC Heavyweight Frank Mir was to be the main event for this card. However, Mir pulled out and a replacement was […]