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Barnett vs. Guelmino (?) at Strikeforce Champions

Josh Barnett will compete in Strikeforce for the last time on January 12th against a total unknown in Nandor Guelmino.

Healy vs. Masvidal at Strikeforce: Champions

With Gilbert Melendez out, it appears that Pat Healy will face Jorge Masvidal at Strikeforce: Champions on January 12th.

Rockhold says he was never ready to fight in Jan.

Luke Rockhold tells Fight Hub that he never agreed to a January bout with Lorenz Larkin due to previous injury issues. Despite this, Strikeforce put out official releases that said that the fight would be happening and put Rockhold in a bad spot.

Updated: Larkin and Rockhold engage in twitter war

Lorenz Larkin isn't amused with Luke Rockhold's withdrawal from their January fight, and tweeted Dana White exactly what he thought of the situation.

Dana White will attend final Strikeforce event

UFC president Dana White plans to attend the final Strikeforce event in January. He said he is 'disappointed' in how things worked out for the promotion he acquired in early 2011.

Rockhold injured, pulled from Strikeforce card

After Gilbert Melendez dropped off the card last week, Strikeforce: Champions suffers more with the loss of Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold.

Mousasi vs. Kyle set for January Strikeforce event

Gegard Mousasi and Mike Kyle will finally meet at Strikeforce's January 12th event in Oklahoma City.

Rousey's manager responds to Cyborgs doctor

It didn't take long for Rousey's team to respond to Cyborg's claim that her doctor says she can't make a cut to Bantamweight. Ronda's manager Darin Harvey says she can make it if she's not on steroids.

Which Strikeforce fighters will get to the UFC?

Stirkeforce has about 80 fighters under contract. How many of them will actually get a UFC fight?

Fantasy matcmaking: Strikeforce vs. UFC

Strikeforce is being closed after their January 12th show, and the fighters are presumably being brought into the UFC. So who should they meet in their UFC debuts? Let's do some fantasy matchmaking.

Miesha Tate says she's added to the UFC roster

With news coming in that current Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will be the 1st female fighter in the UFC, former champion Miesha Tate said on Twitter she'll be joining her rival there with Strikeforce closing after January 2013

Strikeforce to close after stacked January event

Reports of Strikeforce's imminent demise have been confirmed. The promotion will close it's doors after a final event in mid-January.

Luke Rockhold vs. Lorenz Larkin set for January

According to a report, Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will face off with Lorenz Larkin on January 12th.

Randy: Strikeforce will end up like the WEC - dead

UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, whose son Ryan fights for Strikeforce on Showtime, told MMA Uncensored last night that he expects Strikeforce to "go the way of the WEC" and be absorbed by the UFC.

Cancelled Strikeforce catches fighters unawares

Until the press release hit inboxes and got summarized on Twitter, the Strikeforce fighters scheduled for Nov. 3rd, 2012 did not know the show was canceled. Short quotes and Tweets from Dan Cormier, Jason High and Ariel Helwani.

Shamrock says soul picked away from Strikeforce

Frank Shamrock discusses the Zuffa pillaging of Strikeforce and the impact that it has had on the "soul" of the promotion.

Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones is best in the world

Strikeforce HW champ, Daniel Cormier feels he has what it takes to dethrone Jon Jones and gave his thoughts on Chael Sonnen's chances against Jones.

Despite cancellation, Strikeforce fighters paid

Fighters booked for the Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy show have been paid by the promotion despite the event's cancellation following Gilbert Melendez's withdrawal from the fight.

Pat Healy talks Melendez injury, cancellation

Strikeforce lightweight contender Pat Healy spoke with Bloody Elbow Radio's Matt Bishop shortly after the cancelation of Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy where he was scheduled to fight Gilbert Melendez for the Strikeforce lightweight title.

Strikeforce Fighter Tim Kennedy Set To Face Trevor Smith On November 3

After his second failed title shot Tim Kennedy is ready to get back to winning. He's now set to face Trevor Smith at Strikeforce's Nov. 3 event.

Fabricio Werdum Would Take Daniel Cormier Fight If Asked By The UFC

Fabricio Werdum says that he'd be interested in fighting Daniel Cormier if the UFC offers him the bout and his coach says it's okay.

Former UFC Champion Frank Mir Forced From Strikeforce Fight Against Daniel Cormier Due To Injury

Rumors surfaced late Tuesday night that former UFC Champion Frank Mir was forced from his fight against Daniel Cormier due to injury. MMA Junkie confirmed the reports.

Dana White Talks Ronda Rousey's Appeal: 'She's Like A Dude Trapped In This Beautiful Body'

Dana White discusses Ronday Rousey, her fame and why she isn't in the UFC yet.

Ronda Rousey: 'Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg Could Be The Biggest MMA Fight Of All Time'

In the last year, Ronda Rousey has solidified herself as the #1 fight in WMMA. Since her first Bantamweight title defence on Aug. 18, many want her to face former P4P champ Cris Cyborg. Rousey addressed the issue on Monday on The MMA Hour

Strikeforce: Scott Coker Says Lorenz Larkin Is 'Probably The Most Dangerous Striker In MMA'

Scott Coker believes that Lorenz Larkin is probably the most dangerous striker in MMA right now, and that led to him getting a shot at Luke Rockhold over Jacare Souza.

UFC / Strikeforce: Daniel Cormier 'If I Get Past Frank, It Warrants Me Being In The Picture For A Championship Fight'

Strikeforce heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier discusses his upcoming title bout with Frank Mir.

Sara McMann Vs. Liz Carmouche Set For Strikefore Event On November 3

Sara McMann and Liz Carmouche will meet in a possible title eliminator at Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir on November 3rd.

UFC: Daniel Cormier Makes Bid To Dana White For TUF Coaching Spot Opposite Jon Jones

Strikeforce heavyweight, Daniel Cormier makes plea to Dana White to Coach TUF against Jon Jones.

Jacare Souza Never Offered Rockhold Fight, Matchup With Roger Gracie Possible

According to his manager, Jacare Souza was never contacted about a November rematch with Luke Rockhold.

Luke Rockhold To Defend Strikeforce Middleweight Title Against Lorenz Larkin On November 3

Luke Rockhold will make his next Strikeforce middleweight title defense against Lorenz Larkin on November 3rd.

Three Bouts Added To Strikeforce: Melendez Vs. Healy

Stirkeforce has added three bouts to the Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy card on September 29th in Sacramento, including a lightweight bout between Jorge Gurgel and Mizuto Hirota.

Strikeforce: Rousey Vs. Kaufman Drug Tests Are 'Invalid' (Updated)

The California State Athletic Commission has declared that the drug tests from the recent Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman fight came back as "invalid".