What is one of the things Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is looking forward to once he's in the UFC? Hint: It has nothing to do with fighting for a title. "El Nino" explains inside.

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger previews Saturday night's Strikeforce finale fight between Daniel Cormier and Dion Staring in the heavyweight division. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Latest Strikeforce odds online for the Nate Marquardt vs. Tarec Saffiedine headliner, along with the rest of the Showtime fight card set for Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Jan. 12, 2013, including best bets, favorites and underdogs.

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at this Saturday night's Strikeforce finale main card bout between heavyweights Josh Barnett and Nandor Guelmino. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

While some were surprised that the heavily favored Daniel Cormier came in as a 20-1 favorite against Dion Staring earlier today, Daniel Cormier feels it was an insult to his opponent and put unneeded pressure on him to perform. Hear his gripe inside.

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time a major event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" this Saturday night, but here are four burning questions to consider.

Former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Gegard Mousasi is happy at 205 pounds, but would consider a middleweight return if A) he could fight Anderson Silva or B) he sucks as a light heavyweight.

Complete online LIVE blog and Strikeforce results for "Marquardt v Saffiedine," which is scheduled for the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Jan. 12, 2013, airing on Showtime for the final MMA event with a start time of 10 p.m. ET.

In what was her final fight under the Strikeforce banner, an image of Ronda Rousey walking out to face Sarah Kaufman landed her on the list of FOX Sports top sports images of 2012.

Showtime Sports executive Stephen Espinoza discusses the overriding factor in the premium cable channel opting not to renew its partnership with San Jose-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion Strikeforce. And the UFC has something to do with it.