1. Zuffa Needs to Keep Strikeforce Going Long Term

    The UFC has snatched up and gutted both Pride FC and the WEC. Pride, which was already in its death throes when the UFC scooped it up, had most of its big-name fighters like Quinton ...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 1 day ago 128 reads 0 comments

  2. Daniel Cormier and His Tale of Triumph to the UFC Deserves Much More Attention

    Daniel Cormier, former USA Olympic team captain, has made his mark in the heavyweight division of MMA in his relatively short career. Unfortunately, many have not taken notice...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 4 days ago 342 reads 1 comments

  3. UFC 146, Daniel Cormier Wants Name Recognition Next, Wants Shane Carwin

    Daniel Cormier 's dominant victory over Josh Barnett has cemented the Olympic wrestler's status as the hottest heavyweight prospect in the sport and has fans considering him as a legitimate challenger for the UFC heavyweight title...

    Mike Hodges Written by Mike Hodges about 11 days ago 1,886 reads 0 comments

  4. Strikeforce: Five Fights to Make After Barnett vs. Cormier

    The Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix—once considered a novel throwback idea to the PRIDE days of all—is finally and inexplicably over...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 13 days ago 3,743 reads 20 comments

  5. Ronda Rousey: On the Path to Becoming the Most Important Figure in WMMA History

    Pioneers such as Debbi Purcell were vital. The marketing of Gina Carano was important. Cyborg Santos showed that women's MMA could be just as exciting and violent as the men...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 13 days ago 929 reads 10 comments

  6. 5 Strikeforce Fighters the UFC Should Sign Right Now

    With Strikeforce dwindling and Zuffa in command, it's time for the UFC to start picking fruit from its own garden. For years, fans dreamed about potential super fights involving the best of Strikeforce facing the best in the UFC...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 13 days ago 3,185 reads 8 comments

  7. Strikeforce Results: Has Gilbert Melendez Been Overrated?

    It wasn't pretty, but Gilbert Melendez retained his lightweight crown. Melendez bested rival Josh Thomson once again in a hard-fought, split-decision victory. The bout was the champ's most difficult since, well, the last time he faced Josh Thomson...

    Matt Juul Written by Matt Juul about 13 days ago 1,603 reads 34 comments

  8. Gilbert Melendez: How Does Last Night's Fight Affect His Stock?

    Last night, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and former champ Josh Thomson completed their trilogy of fights, with Melendez earning the win in the rubber match by split decision...

    Carter Nordike Written by Carter Nordike about 13 days ago 339 reads 2 comments

  9. Strikeforce Results: 5 Things We Learned During the Heavyweight Grand Prix

    Over a year-and-a-half after the opening round of the tournament, the Strikeforce World Grand Prix is finally over. Now that Daniel Cormier has been crowned the tournament champ, it's time for a little bit of reflection...

    Matt Juul Written by Matt Juul about 14 days ago 1,154 reads 2 comments

  10. The 8 Best Strikeforce Title Fights

    For years, Strikeforce has been known for using creative match-making to put on exciting fights. With a thin roster, the business strategy was one of necessity, and it produced some memorable fights...

    Anthony Gannon Written by Anthony Gannon about 14 days ago 528 reads 1 comments

  11. Strikeforce Barnett vs Cormier Results: Questions Answered and Lessons Learned

    The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix has come to a conclusion with Daniel Cormier defeating Josh Barnett for the grand prix title. In what was the best performance of his career, Saturday night was the coming out party for Daniel Cormier...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 14 days ago 4,370 reads 4 comments

  12. Strikeforce Results: Why the UFC Needs to Sign Barnett, Cormier and Melendez

    Josh Barnett , Daniel Cormier and Gilbert Melendez served their time in Strikeforce, and now, the time has come for the UFC to give these MMA stars an opportunity to compete on a more fitting stage...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 14 days ago 1,499 reads 11 comments

  13. Strikeforce Barnett vs. Cormier Results: Heavyweight Division Now in Limbo

    Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, without a doubt, delivered a thrilling culmination to the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix last night when they fought in its final match at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif...

    Karlo Silverio III Sevilla Written by Karlo Silverio III Sevilla about 14 days ago 496 reads 0 comments

  14. Strikeforce: Melendez Shows He Is Not a Top Lightweight, Still Has Lots to Prove

    It's time for everyone to calm down about Gilbert Melendez . He may be the last man standing for hipster MMA fans. He may be hyped by Strikeforce's commentators as the best lightweight in the sport...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 14 days ago 416 reads 15 comments

  15. Strikeforce Results: Josh Thomson Shows a Lot of Class in Loss

    The trilogy between Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson was completed on Saturday night at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier...

    Joe Chacon Written by Joe Chacon about 14 days ago 843 reads 1 comments

  16. Strikeforce Barnett vs. Cormier Results: Grades for All Main Card Fighters

    The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix has finally come to a close. From a field of eight, only one man remains to take home the belt: Daniel Cormier...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 14 days ago 7,356 reads 8 comments

  17. Strikeforce World Grand Prix Results: Winners, Losers and Other Thoughts

    The Strikeforce World Grand Prix, a heavyweight tournament that started with such promise last year, finally came to an end tonight in San Jose, California...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 14 days ago 19,845 reads 27 comments

  18. Strikeforce Results: Daniel Cormier and the Top 10 Heavyweights in MMA

    On Saturday night Daniel Cormier proved all his doubters wrong, as he earned a unanimous decision victory over Josh Barnett in the main event of their fight...

    Tim McTiernan Written by Tim McTiernan about 14 days ago 6,554 reads 35 comments

  19. Strikeforce Grand Prix Results: What We Learned from Barnett vs. Cormier

    On Saturday night, Josh Barnett faced off against Daniel Cormier in the final round of the Strikeforce Heavyweight World Grand Prix, and Cormier showed he is a top heavyweight with a unanimous decision victory over Barnett at the end of five rounds...

    Tim McTiernan Written by Tim McTiernan about 14 days ago 4,157 reads 10 comments

  20. Strikeforce Results: Gilbert Melendez and the Top 10 Lightweights in MMA

    On Saturday night Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson fought to a five-round decision in a back-and-forth battle that could have gone either way...

    Tim McTiernan Written by Tim McTiernan about 14 days ago 3,197 reads 38 comments

  21. Strikeforce Results: What We Learned from Melendez vs. Thomson

    On Saturday night, in the co-main event of the Strikeforce Grand Prix Finals in San Jose, CA, Gilbert Melendez looked to defend his Strikeforce lightweight title and win the trilogy with Josh Thomson...

    Tim McTiernan Written by Tim McTiernan about 14 days ago 3,006 reads 18 comments

  22. Strikeforce: Is Strikeforce the Most Pointless Promotion in MMA?

    After tonight's battle between Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, Strikeforce will cease to have a point in the MMA world. No, really, it'll be the most pointless promotion in all of MMA...

    Matt Saccaro Written by Matt Saccaro about 15 days ago 662 reads 5 comments

  23. Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Why Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier Moves Me

    Sometimes, a fight just speaks to you. It comes out of the mind of UFC matchmakers Joe Silva and Sean Shelby and implants itself immediately in your heart. It can happen in any art form—music, movies, you name it...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 15 days ago 1,954 reads 17 comments

  24. MMA: Can Strikeforce Survive as an Independent League Without the Heavyweights?

    Strikeforce's Heavyweight Grand Prix Saturday is also a grand finale for the heavyweight division. Though there may be one more fight left in the league for the participants in ...

    Rich Bergeron Written by Rich Bergeron about 15 days ago 333 reads 2 comments

  25. Strikeforce: Barnett vs Cormier Live Results and Play-by-Play

    Daniel Cormier dominated Josh Barnett in tonight's Strikeforce main event. Scroll down for updates from throughout the card. Showtime Extreme Preliminary Card Lightweight - James Terry vs...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 15 days ago 4,061 reads 21 comments