UFC vs. Strikeforce PPV: Breaking Down All 11 Fantasy Fights for a Rumored Card

Recently there have been quiet, tiny rumors on Middle Easy that a crossover card involving the UFC and Strikeforce will have a New Year's extravaganza and create what would be one of the most interesting cards in years.

What would the card look like? What stars would grace the great, highly anticipated card?

This is what the dream war card between the UFC and Strikeforce should look like. The best of the best from each organization battling it out for supremacy.

Preliminary Fights

Of course, on a card like this where you unify each and every title in both organizations, the preliminary card could be stacked beyond recognition.

Some of these fights fans of have clamored for, some are new match-ups put together to see the difference between each organizations roster.

Preliminary Fights

Randy Couture vs. Fedor Emelianenko- Catchweight fight between 215-225 pounds

Phil Davis vs. Roger Gracie- Light Heavyweight Bout

Gray Maynard vs. Shinya Aoki- Lightweight Bout

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Gegard Mousasi- Light Heavyweight Bout

Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Michael Bisping- Middleweight Bout- The Ultimate Fighter Coaches Fight

Junior dos Santos vs. Fabricio Werdum- Heavyweight Bout

Junior dos Santos vs. Fabricio Werdum

Heavyweight Bout

Junior dos Santos (12-1, 6-0 UFC, 0-0 SF)- UFC

Eight wins by knockout, three by submission, one by decision

One loss by submission

Fabricio Werdum (14-4-1, 2-2 UFC, 3-0 SF)- Strikeforce

Eight wins by submission, four by knockout, two by decision

Three losses by decision, one by knockout

Breakdown- This is a rematch and a hugely different rematch at that. Since dos Santos beat Werdum by first round knockout, Werdum has beaten the likes of Fedor. But his beating of Fedor is his claim to fame.

Dos Santos has got a huge edge on striking. He brings striking to the table that only a few heavyweights can compete with. Dos Santos beat him once, and he will surely do it again.

Dos Santos will be able to keep Werdum standing up and throw his deadly strikes one by one at Werdum.

Prediction- dos Santos by second-round TKO 

Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Michael Bisping

Middleweight Bout- The Ultimate Fighter Coaches Bout

Jason "Mayhem" Miller (24-7 with 1 NC, 0-1 UFC, 1-1 SF) Strikeforce

14 wins by submission, six by knockout, four by decision

Five losses by decision, one by knockout, one by submission

Michael Bisping (21-3, 11-3 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC

13 wins by knockout, four by submission, four by decision

Two losses by decision, one by knockout

Breakdown: This would be the greatest season of TUF since the inception of TUF. Could you imagine Bisping and Mayhem going at it in a house? I don't even think it would last a full season before Bisping finally snapped.

In a fight, though, Bisping has a slight edge standing up and the ground game is slightly on the side of Mayhem. If this fight were to go down, the only way it would be finished before the final bell is if Mayhem either knocked out, or subbed Bisping.

Otherwise, the unanimous decision could go either way. Would be a tough call and could actually end in a split decision. That's how close I feel this fight would be.

Prediction: Bisping by unanimous decision (sadly)

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Gegard Mousasi

Light Heavyweight Bout

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (19-5, 3-3 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC

16 wins by knockout, two wins by decision, one win by submission

Two losses by knockout, two by submission, one by decision

Gegard Mousasi (30-3-2, 0-0 UFC, 2-1-1 SF) Strikeforce

17 wins by knockout, 11 by submission, two by decision

Two losses by submission, one by decision

Breakdown- A fight between two top-tier strikers in the UFC and Strikeforce. If Shogun came into this fight without ring rust and not coming off surgery, Shogun would be the better striker.

After the way Mousasi looked against Jardine, someone of Shogun's caliber, given that many opportunities, would have taken advantage of it.

Shogun is a great fighter and would be able to keep the game standing up (which slightly favors him) and outlast Mousasi. 

Prediction- Shogun by third-round TKO

Gray Maynard vs. Shinya Aoki

Lightweight Bout

Gray Maynard (10-0-1 with 1 NC, 8-0-1 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC

Eight wins by decision, two by knockout

No losses

Shinya Aoki (27-5 with 1 NC, 0-0 UFC, 1-1 SF) Strikeforce

17 wins by submission, seven by decision, two by disqualification, one by knockout

Three losses by knockout, two by decision 

Breakdown- This one is for you people who complain about the groundwork being boring. In one corner you have D-1 wrestler, Maynard, and in the other you have the deadly submission specialist, Aoki.

This one is actually a really close battle, as there is only a small chance it stays standing.

Wrestling will win out though in this stylistic matchup and Maynard grinds it out for a unanimous decision.

Prediction- Maynard by unanimous decision

Phil Davis vs. Roger Gracie

Light Heavyweight Bout

Phil Davis (9-0, 5-0 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC

Four wins by decision, three by submission, two by knockout

No losses

Roger Gracie (4-0, 0-0 UFC, 2-0 SF) Strikeforce

Four wins by submission

No losses

Breakdown- Yet again another good ground battle for the fans. You have another D-1 wrestler in Davis and then in the other corner you have Gracie, part of the first family of MMA. It becomes a showdown of Brazilian jiu-jitsu versus wrestling; which one reigns supreme?

Gracie did beat Trevor Prangley, who was also a D-1 wrestler and two-time All-American. When you have the training and the grappling background of Gracie (He's 65-7 in grappling and holds numerous titles) it's tough to go against it. Gracie carries on the family name.

Prediction- Gracie by third-round submission

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Randy Couture

Catchweight Bout between 215 and 225 pounds

Fedor Emelianenko (31-3 with 1 NC, 0-0 UFC, 1-2 SF) Strikeforce

16 wins by submission, eight by knockout, seven by decision

Two losses by knockout, one by submission

Randy Couture (19-10, 16-7 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC

Eight wins by decision, seven by knockout, four by submission

Five losses by knockout, four by submission, one by decision

Breakdown- On a card like this, this is one of the best fights that makes the preliminary card. A Cold War-esque reminder for fans. Fedor Emelianenko the tough Russian, versus Randy Couture, the tough American.

Couture comes into this fight having prepared a super strategy against Fedor. No doubt Couture is one of the best strategists in MMA and carries that distinct advantage into this fight. No one knows how Fedor at 215 or 225 pounds will look in the cage.

There is almost no size advantage here. So it comes down to will Fedor be able to stop Couture's takedowns or be able to take Couture's dirty boxing in the clinch. The answer to that, is no.

Fedor is a little too slow lately and has looked like an average fighter since the first loss that started his demise to Fabricio Werdum. Couture will be able to work Fedor, grind him out, bend him to his will in this fight and walk away the victor.

Prediction- Couture by unanimous decision

Main Card

The main card for an event like this would of course feature the five title unification bouts between the two promotions. It would look something like this:

Heavyweight Title Unification Bout

Cain Velasquez vs. Alistair Overeem

Light Heavyweight Title Unification Bout

Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson

Middleweight Title Unification Bout

Anderson Silva vs. Ronaldo Souza

Welterweight Title Unification Bout

Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz

Lightweight Title Unification Bout

Frankie Edgar vs. Gilbert Melendez

Frankie Edgar vs. Gilbert Melendez

Picture courtesy of Nick Caron

Lightweight Title Unification Bout

Frankie Edgar (13-1-1, 8-1-1 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC Champion

Eight wins by decision, three by submission, two by knockout

One by decision

Gilbert Melendez (19-2, 0-0 UFC, 9-1 SF) Strikeforce Champion

11 wins by knockout, seven by decision, one by submission

Two losses by decision

Breakdown- Watching Melendez the other night was astounding. If Melendez can do what he did in his fight with Kawajiri, he will be able to beat Edgar early. Edge on the ground goes to Edgar and his wrestling no doubt.

So this fight comes down to, can Melendez keep it standing and outbox Edgar. If Melendez can come out and push an aggressive pace and hit with great accuracy, it's a win in the books for Melendez.

This fight could very well go the distance and is the hardest fight to pick on this card. I feel this goes either way. You either have an early knockout in favor of Melendez or a decision victory in favor of Edgar.

Prediction- Edgar by unanimous decision (possibly split decision)

Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz

Welterweight Title Unification Bout

Georges St-Pierre (21-2, 15-2 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC Champion

Eight wins by knockout, eight by decision, five by submission

One loss by knockout, one by submission

Nick Diaz (25-7 with 1 NC, 6-4 UFC, 6-0 SF) Strikeforce Champion

13 wins by knockout, eight by submission, four by decision

Five losses by decision, two by knockout

Breakdown- There are going to be a lot of Diaz fans here chanting his name and being all disappointed GSP will be able to dominate Diaz. It's true, GSP will be able to beat Diaz.

Diaz may put up a fight, but he hasn't fought anyone near the level of GSP. GSP is a well-rounded fighter both on the ground and standing up. Diaz is at the big show now. Diaz isn't fighting Marius Zaromskis, Scott Smith or Evangelista Santos.

This is GSP, the No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter in the world and the Diaz followers tend to forget that. They don't just hand you that ranking for no reason. Diaz's boxing can only get him so far in a fight with GSP.

GSP will take him down, work him on the ground like every other fighter before Diaz. Diaz will put up a fight, but he won't win.

Prediction- GSP by unanimous decision

Anderson Silva vs. Ronaldo Souza

Middleweight Title Unification Bout

Anderson Silva (28-4, 13-0 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC Champion

16 wins by knockout, 7 by decision, five by submission

Two losses by submission, one by knockout, one by disqualification

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza (14-2 with 1 NC, 0-0 UFC, 4-0 SF) Strikeforce Champion

11 wins by submission, three by decision

Two losses by knockout

Breakdown- This bout is easy to pick and I don't think anyone will argue with the decision, but here is a breakdown anyway. Silva, wherever the fight goes, will be able to beat Souza.

Silva has proven time and time again he is an elite striker and will dominate his opponents standing. When you have accuracy like Silva in your striking, you simply can't lose.

Silva is too good, too fast and too creative to lose to Souza. Especially in a five-round bout, Silva takes home the fight early.

Prediction- Silva by third-round TKO

Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson

Light Heavyweight Title Unification Bout

Jon "Bones" Jones (13-1, 7-1 UFC, 0-0 SF) UFC Champion

Eight wins by knockout, three by submission, two by decision

One loss by disqualification

Dan "Hendo" Henderson (27-8, 3-2 UFC, 2-1 SF) Strikeforce Champion

13 wins by decision, 12 by knockout, two by submission

Five losses by decision, three by submission

Breakdown- Again, to me another no-brainer. Jones carries in a distinct reach and size advantage. Not to mention, Jones is really a creative striker.

Jones' stand-up is only getting better as time goes on. He also carries a huge advantage in wrestling and will be able to dominate Hendo on the ground.

Jones dominated someone like Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, he will dominate Hendo.

Prediction- Jones by second-round TKO

Cain Velasquez vs. Alistair Overeem

Heavyweight Title Unification Bout

Cain Velasquez (9-0, 7-0 UFC, 1-0 SF) UFC Champion

Eight wins by knockout, one by decision

No losses

Alistair Overeem (34-11 with 1 NC, 0-0 UFC, 3-0 SF) Strikeforce Champion

19 wins by submission, 14 by knockout, one by decision

Six losses by knockout, three by decision, two by submission

Breakdown- The one question entering this fight is, can Overeem stuff Velasquez's takedown attempts? If Overeem can then he could use striking to his advantage and knock out Velasquez before he's in danger.

If he can't, then Velasquez takes this fight to the ground and just breaks the will of Overeem and wins via devastating ground-and-pound. Overeem hasn't really been tested in that department by someone the likes of Velasquez.

Over time, Velasquez should be able to wear him down and late in the game be able to get on top. Overeem will have to use his striking game to beat Velasquez which even then is a risk for being taken down. 

Prediction- Velasquez by fourth-round TKO