After faltering at middleweight, Dan Henderson made his return to the light heavyweight division by knocking out Renato Sobral. One fight later, he was paired off against Rafael Cavalcante for the Strikeforce 205-pound title. "H-Bomb" in 3, 2, 1 ...
Fabricio Werdum, a massive +600 underdog, submitted Fedor Emelianenko in the main event of Strikeforce: "Fedor vs. Werdum" at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, on June 26, 2010. The victory earned him a title shot, as well as a trip back to UFC.
Since the former San Jose-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion was shut down earlier this year, a total of 35 fights featuring "forced crossover" Strikeforce fighters have taken place. How have they done in UFC so far? All the numbers, inside.
Daniel Cormier was one of the top up-and-coming heavyweights under the Strikeforce banner, but not yet ranked among the best the promotion had to offer. That would all change the night he faced off against Brazilian "Bigfoot," Antonio Silva.
Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine, as well as Josh Barnett, Tim Kennedy and Kurt Holobaugh, have all passed their post-fight drug tests following their respective fights at last weekend's Strikeforce event in Oklahoma City.
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.
Despite the network's free-preview weekend, Showtime's airing of Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" averaged just 310,000 viewers, making it the promotion's least-watched event since September 2011.
Ed Herman and Kurt Holobaugh are suspended indefinitely following their respective losses at the Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" event last weekend in Oklahoma City. Complete list of medical suspensions right here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
