Strikeforce Heavyweight Daniel Cormier, has signed with the Cage Fighter Athletic Brand. The surprising winner of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, Cormier should have a shirt, shorts and banner representing the brand on Saturday night. Undefeated in MMA, the former Olympic wrestler was sponsored by Cage Fighter in 2008. According to the Cage Fighter web […]
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Top 10 of 2012: No. 2 The end of Strikeforce
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 […]
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. […]