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January 15, 2013
Kurt Holobaugh earns UFC contract in defeat
Despite coming up short against Pat Healy in Strikeforce, Kurt Holobaugh will take his talents to the Octagon as it was confirmed today (Jan 15, 2013) he was offered a contract with UFC and will compete in the promotion's 145-pound weight class.
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January 14, 2013
Barnett banks $250k to lead Strikeforce payouts
If anyone is going to miss Strikeforce, it's Josh Barnett. "The Warmaster" pulled in a cool $250,000 for an easy night's work against Nandor Guelmino on the "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" main card last weekend in Oklahoma City.
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January 14, 2013
It's A Wrap! Full Strikeforce Results Round Up
Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs Saffiedine" results: Everything you need in case you missed the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's final event on Showtime that took place on Sat., Jan. 12, 2013, from Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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January 13, 2013
Mousasi: ‘Timing's Right' To Join The UFC
Highly respected light heavyweight Gegard Mousasi believes the "timing's right" to sign with the UFC following his submission victory over Mike Kyle at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine," which took place Jan. 12, 2013, in Oklahoma City.
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January 13, 2013
Post-Strikeforce: ‘Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' Facts
Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 19 good facts. With Strikeforce's final event the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" event that took place Jan. 12, 2013.
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January 13, 2013
Matchmaker: UFC Vs. Strikeforce Main Card Winners
Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" edition, featuring main card winners Saffiedine, Cormier, Barnett, Mousasi and Souza. Who should each fight upon entering the UFC? Find out inside.
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January 13, 2013
Strikeforce Fight Night Photos Gallery From OKC
Check out a collection of fight night (Jan. 12, 2013) photos from Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine," which took place at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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January 13, 2013
Video: Coker's Final Strikeforce Interview
Watch Scott Coker speak with Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting for the final time as Strikeforce CEO immediately following the company's last event, "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
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January 13, 2013
Barnett Just Wants To 'Keep Killing' In UFC Or Not
Where will the best heavyweight free agent in MMA today end up now that his Strikeforce contract is over? UFC would seem like a lock; however, a shaky relationship with company president Dana White could send "War Master' elsewhere.
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January 13, 2013
Cormier Wants Mir Then Vows To Kick Jones' Ass
Daniel Cormier sets his Octagon debut, challenging former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir to fight him at UFC on FOX 7, which is scheduled for April 20, 2013 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
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January 13, 2013
Analyzing Gegard Mousasi vs Mike Kyle post-fight
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's main card bout between light heavyweights Gegard Mousasi and Mike Kyle. What helped Mousasi score a first round finish? Find out inside.
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January 13, 2013
Marquardt Shares Leg Pic After Saffiedine Loss
Nate Maquardt shared a picture of his on his official Facebook page just hours after his unanimous decision defeat to Tarec Saffiedine in the headliner of the final Strikeforce event on Jan. 12, 2013. Beware; the picture is not for the feint of heart
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January 13, 2013
Biggest Winners, Losers From Strikeforce Finale
Strikeforce is dead, so it's time to name the biggest winner and the biggest loser from the organization's final event, "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine," which took pace in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Jan. 12, 2013. Find out the specifics inside!
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January 13, 2013
Analyzing Barnett vs Guelmino post-fight
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's Strikeforce Finale main card bout between heavyweights Josh Barnett and Nandor Guelmino. What helped Barnett dominate his overmatched opponent? Find out inside.
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January 13, 2013
Strikeforce's Greatest Hits ... And Miss
Fabricio Werdum shocking submission of Fedor Emelianenko, brawls between Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley and Robbie Lawler vs. Melvin Manhoef, as well as the "Nashville" fiasco on CBS, and much more, are all memorable Strikeforce MMA moments.
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January 13, 2013
Pat Healy: Move To UFC ‘A Done Deal,' Wants Lauzon
Pat Healy's "UFC audition" was a success as "Bam Bam" says return to the UFC is "a done deal" following his decision victory over Kurt Holobaugh at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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January 13, 2013
Analyzing Daniel Cormier vs Dion Staring postfight
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's Strikeforce Finale co-main event between heavyweights Daniel Cormier and Dion Staring. How did the leaner, meaner Cormier have his way with the heavy underdog? Find out inside.
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January 13, 2013
Seagal Sets Sights On Strikeforce Standout
Daniel Cormier is a "sleeper" who Steven Seagal looks forward to "working with a little bit" in 2013 as "DC" -- who he calls a "friend" -- prepares to make his transition from Strikeforce to UFC.
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January 13, 2013
Analyzing Saffiedine vs Marquardt post-fight
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's final Strikeforce main event between Tarec Saffiedine and Nate Marquardt for the welterweight title. How did Saffiedine pull off the upset against Marquardt? Find out inside.
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January 13, 2013
Josh Barnett: Last Night 'Was A Good Day To Die'
Josh Barnett was not even close to 100 percent for his fight last night (Jan. 12, 2013) at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine," overcoming illness and death wishes to submit Nandor Guelmino. "War Master" breaks it down in this post-fight video.
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January 13, 2013
Watch Full Strikeforce Vid Showtime Highlights
Watch full video highlights online from all five main card Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs Saffiedine" mixed martial arts (MMA) matches that took place on Jan. 12, 2013, from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Showtime.
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January 13, 2013
Analyzing Jacare Souza vs Ed Herman post-fight
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's Strikeforce main card bout between Ed Herman and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza. What helped Souza stop Herman for the first time in years? Find out inside.
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January 13, 2013
Strikeforce Is Officially Dead And I'm Happy
The former number two mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion is six feet under and I'm not shedding any tears. Not because I'm insensitive, but because it should have happened a year ago.
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January 13, 2013
Mike Kyle Retires From MMA After Strikeforce Loss
Strikeforce light heavyweight Mike Pyle announced his retirement to the media following his submission defeat to Gegard Mousasi at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Jan. 12, 2013.
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January 13, 2013
Saffiedine Shocks Marquardt In Sooner State
Tarec Saffiedine is the new -- and last -- Strikeforce Welterweight champion, stunning Nate Marquardt on Showtime tonight (Jan. 12, 2013) at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., en route to a decisive unanimous decision victory.