Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy Results, Fight Card and News

UFC vs Strikeforce: First matches to make in 2013 for inbound champions

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Nov 12, 2012 10:33 PM EST

UFC and Strikeforce will likely merge at some point in the New Year, meaning that several of the inbound champions will have high-profile match ups upon their Octagon debuts (or returns). Let's take an early look at the match-making possibilities.

Morning Report: Cung Le shines in China; Anderson Silva closer in size to GSP than Jon Jones, says manager

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Nov 12, 2012 8:00 AM EST

Anderson Silva's manager says his client is closer in size to Georges St-Pierre than Jon Jones, Cung Le shines in China, and Miesha Tate believes Ronda Rousey is getting too much credit on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Morning Report: Ronda Rousey becomes first female UFC fighter; Strikeforce goes out in spectacular fashion

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Nov 9, 2012 7:00 AM EST

Ronda Rousey is crowned the first-ever UFC women's champion, Strikeforce plans its spectacular funeral, and the long-rumored Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida match-up is finally realized on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Daniel Cormier next fight announced, welcomes Dion Staring to Strikeforce on Jan. 12 in Oklahoma

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Nov 8, 2012 10:29 PM EST

Strikeforce Heavyweight standout Daniel Cormeir will return to action at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, taking on mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Dion Staring on the Showtime-televised main card.

Report: Strikeforce 'folding up shop' after Jan. 2013 event, Ronda Rousey signs with UFC

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Nov 8, 2012 9:28 PM EST

Ronda Rousey has reportedly inked a landmark deal, becoming the first-ever female fighter to join the UFC as her current employer, Strikeforce, plans to hold its last mixed martial arts (MMA) event on Showtime on Jan. 13, 2013.

Strikeforce to close shop after stacked January event

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Nov 8, 2012 9:26 PM EST

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

MMA Roundtable: Is the UFC debasing Jon Jones' title?

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Oct 18, 2012 12:00 PM EDT

Is the UFC messing with the integrity of the company's titles? Mike Chiapetta and Dave Doyle explore that, which fights is best for Anderson Silva, and a whole lot more.

Report: Strikeforce compensating fighters stiffed by 'Melendez vs. Healy' cancellation

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Sep 26, 2012 10:41 AM EDT

They might not be fighting this weekend in Sacramento, but a handful of Strikeforce fighters are still getting paid.

Morning Report: Strikeforce fighters to receive pay; Anderson Silva says Chael Sonnen 'learned his lesson'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Sep 26, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Remember that barbecue invite Anderson Silva extended to Chael Sonnen after smashing him? Well, the barbecue happened. Just without Chael.

Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy fighters paid despite event cancellation

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Sep 25, 2012 6:17 PM EDT

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.

After event cancellation and eating binge, Gian Villante just wants to fight

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Sep 25, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Strikeforce's Gian Villante went on a food binge after his fight was canceled, but now he just wants to scrap.

Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 211: Bjorn Rebney, Strikeforce Cancelation

by Matt Bishop from Bloody Elbow on Sep 25, 2012 8:59 AM EDT

Bloody Elbow Radio, presented by Bad Boy, will be live to discuss the Strikeforce cancelation and the UFC 152 aftermath. We'll be joined by Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney.

Showtime issues statement on Strikeforce event cancellation

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Sep 24, 2012 8:07 PM EDT

Showtime issued a statement to explain its decision not to broadcast the Melendez vs. Healy event.

Pat Healy would like an interim Strikeforce lightweight title fight in November

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Sep 24, 2012 5:09 PM EDT

Pat Healy talks the cancellation of the Strikeforce event and what can be done to fix things moving forwards

Strikeforce cancellation should force Zuffa to rethink strategy, but it won't

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Sep 24, 2012 12:15 PM EDT

The cancellation of Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy shows the need for Zuffa to abandon the promotional brand and give up their relationship with Showtime.

Strikeforce Cancels Melendez vs. Healy

by Jon Lane from SB Nation New York on Sep 24, 2012 10:05 AM EDT

It's been a rough 2012 for Zuffa, as the organization Sunday night was forced to cancel its second event this month. This time, thanks to an injury to ightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy," scheduled for this Saturda

Pat Healy Talks Cancelation Of Strikeforce Fight With Gilbert Melendez

by Matt Bishop from Bloody Elbow on Sep 24, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

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.

Morning Report: Gilbert Melendez Injured, 'Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy' Canceled

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Sep 24, 2012 7:22 AM EDT

Strikeforce: Melendez Vs Healy Cancelled After Gil Got Injured

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Sep 24, 2012 1:40 AM EDT

Late Sunday night news came out that Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gil Melendez suffered a training injury and was forced from Saturday's card. With no replacement, Showtime and Strikeforce were compelled to cancel the event altogether.

Gilbert Melendez injured, Strikeforce cancels Sept. 29 event in Sacramento

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Sep 24, 2012 1:22 AM EDT

Strikeforce has cancelled its planned Sept. 29, 2012, event in Sacramento, California, because Gilbert Melendez suffered an injury and Showtime has elected not to air the card.

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