By Mike Chiappetta | source: MMAFighting.com According to sources with knowledge of the situation, the UFC has its sights set on April 20’s UFC on FOX 7 event to pair UFC lightweight titleholder Henderson against Strikeforce’s last reigning divisional champion, Gilbert Melendez. The event is likely to take place in …
Source | MMAFighting.com Consider it official: Strikeforce is closing its doors and its final show will be on Jan. 12th. The promotion announced the news Thursday confirming it was ceasing operations as well as laying out the bouts on its last fight card. “Since 2009, Showtime has been a great partner and we appreciate …
by John Morgan | Source MMAJunkie.com Gilbert Melendez (21-2 MMA, 11-1 SF) returns to action in September, and Pat Healy (28-16 MMA, 6-1 SF) will be the next man to try and take his Strikeforce lightweight title. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the matchup with sources close to the fighters. Melendez and …
Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finals / Barnett vs. Cormier Venue: HP Pavilion Location: San Jose, California Main Card (Showtime 10pm est): -Josh Barnett (31-5) vs. Daniel Cormier (9-0) -Gilbert Melendez (20-2) vs. Josh Thomson (19-4) -Rafael Cavalcante (11-3) vs. Mike Kyle (19-8) -Nah-Shon Burrell (8-1) vs. Chris Spang (4-1) …