What happened to Strikeforce?
In early 2011, Strikeforce was purchased by American Ultimate Fighting Championship owner Zuffa LLC, which eventually closed the promotion and brought the remaining fighter contracts into the UFC roster….Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)
Type | Private |
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Founded | 1985 |
Founder | Scott Coker |
Defunct | 2013 |
Successor | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
Did Strikeforce become the UFC?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has purchased Strikeforce, its biggest competitor in North America mixed martial arts (MMA), in a deal believed to be worth US$40 million.
Did the UFC buy Strikeforce?
On March 12, Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC, purchased its rival promotion Strikeforce.
Who started Strikeforce?
Scott Coker
Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)
Type | Private |
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Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
Founded | 1985 |
Founder | Scott Coker |
Defunct | 2013 |
Is Bellator a Strikeforce?
this is not Strikeforce. On the other hand, Bellator is still Bellator. You can complain that Bellator doesn’t keep its champions active enough, and there’s been some rumors that Hector Lombard could be coming to the UFC. But, at this point in time, Bellator’s champions are still firmly committed to Bellator.
Is Strikeforce owned by UFC?
In early 2011, Strikeforce was purchased by American Ultimate Fighting Championship owner Zuffa LLC, which eventually closed the promotion and brought the remaining fighter contracts into the UFC roster….Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)
Type | Private |
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Owner | WME-IMG |
Website | strikeforce.com |
What is Bellator 50 Cent?
When asked by The Source if Bellator would continue their partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Coker revealed the direction teh company is now going in. “He’s a good friend of the family here at Bellator and we love having him at the fights and we love promoting his champagne brand for him.