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Kurt Holobaugh earns UFC contract after gritty performance against Pat Healy at Strikeforce finale

Despite coming up short against Pat Healy last weekend (Jan. 12, 2013) at the Strikeforce finale, Kurt Holobaugh earned himself a UFC contract and will compete in the featherweight division in 2013.

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Strikeforce payouts and salaries: Josh Barnett banks $250,000 at 'Marquardt vs. Saffiedine'

The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission has released its list of salaries and payouts for those fighters competing at last weekend's Strikeforce event in Oklahoma City. Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier, Gegard Mousasi and Ronaldo Souza all made bank.

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Strikeforce results recap: Nate Marquardt vs Tarec Saffiedine-led event wrap up from Oklahoma City

Wrapping up the Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs Saffiedine" mixed martial arts (MMA) event that took place on Sat., Jan. 12, 2013, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., featuring a 170-pound championship main event for the promotion's final swan song and much, much more.

4 months ago Article 51 comments

Strikeforce results: Gegard Mousasi thinks the ‘timing's right' for UFC transition; names potential opponents for debut

Gegard Mousasi picked up a submission win over Mike Kyle at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" and now believes the "timing's right" to take the next step in his career by moving to the UFC. Who would Mousasi like to fight in his Octagon debut? Two former champions and a top contender perk his interest.

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Strikeforce results: 19 post-event facts about ‘Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' in Oklahoma City

Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" took place Saturday night (Jan. 12, 2013) in Oklahoma City, Okla., with Tarec Saffiedine, Daniel Cormier, Josh Barnett, Gegard Mousasi and Ronaldo Souza earning victories on the main card. Those are facts...and we have more.

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Strikeforce matchmaker: Who should the ‘Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' main card winners fight in the UFC?

Playing fantasy matchmaker is one of the most enjoyable things to do for mixed martial arts (MMA) fans, and with Strikeforce's final event in the history books, the big winners from the event are expected to be brought over to the UFC. If that's the case, who should the Strikeforce vets meet inside the Octagon?

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Strikeforce results: Fight night photos gallery for ‘Marquardt vs Saffiedine' in Oklahoma City

Check out a photo gallery from the Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" event that took place last night (Sat., Jan. 12, 2013) at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, featuring the promotion's last-ever welterweight (170 pounds) championship bout between Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine.

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Video: Strikeforce Founder and CEO Scott Coker reflects on the organization's final show

Strikeforce is gone, but will not soon be forgotten. The San Jose-based MMA organization ran its final show last night (Jan. 12, 2013) and now everyone will move on for good, including company Founder and CEO Scott Coker. In a post-fight interview with Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting, Coker discusses the final Strikeforce event and what the future has in store for him.

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Master-less Josh Barnett undecided about UFC fight future, will compete for 'whoever wants to pay my price'

Josh Barnett has seemingly done everything inside the cage to earn an invitation to return to the UFC now that his Strikeforce days are done; however, his antics outside of it could kill the potential move.

4 months ago Article 67 comments

Daniel Cormier calls out Frank Mir for UFC on FOX 7 fight on April 20, then warns Jon Jones he is going to 'kick his ass'

Daniel Cormier has signed a UFC contract and the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion is eager to make his Octagon debut opposite former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir at UFC on FOX 7, which takes place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on April 20, 2013.

4 months ago Article 8 comments

Strikeforce results recap: Gegard Mousasi vs Mike Kyle fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a complete breakdown of last night's Strikeforce finale main card bout between light heavyweights Gegard Mousasi and Mike Kyle. What helped Mousasi pound Kyle into retirement? Find out below.

4 months ago Article 51 comments

Strikeforce results: Nate Marquardt posts badly bruised leg pic hours after loss to Tarec Saffiedine

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nate Marquardt had his leg jacked up by Tarec Saffiedine in the main event of Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. The morning after the fight, Marquardt shared a picture of his leg on his official Facebook page.

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Strikeforce recap: Biggest winners, losers from ‘Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' in Oklahoma City

The curtain has closed on the final Strikeforce event, which means it's time for MMAmania.com to run down a list of the biggest winners and losers from "Marquadt vs. Saffiedine," which took place Jan. 12, 2013, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

4 months ago Article 3 comments

Strikeforce results recap: Josh Barnett vs Nandor Guelmino fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a complete breakdown of last night's Strikeforce Finale bout between top heavyweight Josh Barnett and Austrian Nandor Guelmino. What helped Barnett destroy his overmatched foe? Find out below.

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Strikeforce's top five best (and worst) all-time MMA moments

Strikeforce is done. Let's look back at its finer moments and its biggest black eye.

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Strikeforce results: Pat Healy says UFC move ‘a done deal,' wants to ‘mix it up' with Joe Lauzon

Pat Healy will be one of the fighters to make the transition from the UFC to Strikeforce as "Bam Bam" says a move 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.

4 months ago Article 3 comments

Strikeforce results recap: Daniel Cormier vs Dion Staring fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a complete breakdown of last night's Strikeforce finale co-main event between heavyweights Daniel Cormier and Dion Staring. What helped Cormier have his way with the heavy underdog? Find out below.

4 months ago Article 49 comments

Strikeforce Quick Quote: Steven Seagal looks forward to 'working with' his 'friend' Daniel 'Sleeper' Cormier in 2013

Daniel Cormier will soon make his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut after a successful Strikeforce run. And he might have a little extra help from a special someone if and when he steps foot inside the Octagon.

4 months ago Article 11 comments

Strikeforce results recap: Tarec Saffiedine vs Nate Marquardt fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a complete breakdown of last night's final Strikeforce main event featuring a welterweight title fight between Nate Marquardt and challenger Tarec Saffiedine. How did Saffiedine dethrone the former UFC standout? Find out below

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Video: Strikeforce's Josh Barnett thought last night 'was a good day to die'

Josh Barnett has a way with words. Last night (Jan. 12, 2013) was no exception after he submitted Nandor Guelmino at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., to close out his mixed martial arts (MMA) career with the promotion.

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Strikeforce: 'Marquardt vs Saffiedine' full fight video highlights from final Showtime event

Watch the video highlights from Strikeforce's final mixed martial arts (MMA) event on Showtime, "Marquardt vs Saffiedine," which took place last night (Jan. 12, 2013) at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., featuring an upset in the welterweight championship main event between Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine.

4 months ago Article 4 comments

Strikeforce results recap: Ronaldo Souza vs Ed Herman fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a complete breakdown of last night's Strikeforce Finale bout between middleweights Ronaldo Souza and Ed Herman. What helped Jacare stop Herman for the first time in over three years? Find out below.

4 months ago Article 37 comments

Strikeforce is finally finished and I couldn't be happier

When ZUFFA made the surprise purchase of Strikeforce back in 2011, it was hard for mixed martial arts (MMA) fans to remain optimistic about the promotion's future. These past 12 months of injuries, cancelations and talent defections have proved why.

4 months ago Article 9 comments

Strikeforce results: Mike Kyle to retire from MMA following defeat to Gegard Mousasi

Strikeforce light heavyweight and 12-year MMA veteran Mike Kyle will hang up the gloves after 31 professional fights, as "MAK" announced his retirement following his defeat to Gegard Mousasi at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine," which went down at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Jan. 12, 2013.

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Strikeforce results: Tarec Saffiedine shocks Nate Marquardt on Showtime with upset decision win

Former number one UFC middleweight contender, Nate Marquardt, needed just one win tonight (Sat., Jan. 12, 2013) at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs Saffiedine" on Showtime from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., to earn an invitation to return to the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion. His dance partner in the main event, Tarec Saffiedine, however, wasn't about to gift wrap it for him.

4 months ago Article 87 comments

Strikeforce results: Daniel Cormier dominates Dion Staring in Oklahoma homecoming

Dion Staring was supposed to get killed by Daniel Cormier tonight (Sat., Jan. 12, 2013) at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. And he nearly did, but has probably lasted longer than the odds makers predicted.

4 months ago Article 8 comments

Strikeforce results: Josh Barnett chokes out Nandor Guelmino in two minutes

Josh Barnett wasn't about to mess around with Nandor Guelmino at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs Saffiedine" at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Sat., Jan. 12, 2013. He needed to work fast because he was sick ... and that's exactly what he did.

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Strikeforce results: Gegard Mousasi batters and then submits Mike Kyle on Showtime

Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi was out to prove to the UFC brass tonight (Sat., Jan. 12, 2013) on Showtime that he was more than ready for his transition to the Octagon. Mission accomplished.

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Strikeforce results: Ronaldo Souza submits Ed Herman with a kimura in round one on Showtime

UFC veteran Ed Herman made a Strikeforce appearance tonight (Sat., Jan. 12, 2013) on Showtime, taking on Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. And it didn't last long.

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Strikeforce results and LIVE fight coverage online for 'Marquardt vs Saffiedine' on Showtime

Strikeforce is all set to stage its final mixed martial arts (MMA) event ever on Showtime with "Marquardt vs Saffiedine" at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Sat., Jan. 12, 2013, featuring a welterweight showdown between division champion Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine. No need to fly to "The Sooner State" or upgrade your cable package, fight fans, because MMAmania.com has all your live results and play-by-play right here.