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UFC Quick Quote: Pat Healy is over Gilbert Melendez fight, has sights set on UFC lightweight title

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Pat Healy says he has his sights set on the UFC lightweight title after losing out on his chance to challenge for the Strikeforce strap on two separate occasions against Gilbert Melendez. First stop: Jim Miller at UFC 159 on Saturday night in NJ.

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: 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.

Gilbert Melendez wants to fight Pat Healy when he returns from injury, rather it's with Strikeforce or UFC

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Oct 28, 2012 9:40 PM EDT

When Gilbert Melendez returns from injury, which could be sooner than expected, he still wants to fight Pat Healy, whom he was scheduled to battle before he got hurt. And he doesn't care what promotion it's for.

Cesar Gracie: Gilbert Melendez 'hopefully' won't require shoulder surgery, return unknown

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Oct 28, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

Coach Cesar Gracie said that Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez "hopefully" won't need surgery on his injured shoulder.

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: Showtime close to ending Strikeforce deal, promotion could fold soon

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Oct 8, 2012 9:15 PM EDT

A special report has surfaced that claims both Strikeforce's relationship with Showtime and its existence in general may be coming to an end .... sooner rather than later. Read all about it at MMAmania.com!

Frank Shamrock: The 'soul' of dwindling Strikeforce has been picked apart by the UFC

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Oct 3, 2012 9:23 AM EDT

Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Frank Shamrock says the UFC is 'picking the soul' from the company he helped build over six years ago.

Pat Healy would like to wait for Gilbert Melendez fight

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Sep 28, 2012 8:00 PM EDT

Pat Healy had his title shot taken away after Gilbert Melendez suffered an injury and Strikeforce cancelled its Sept. 29 event in Sacramento. And if it's up to "Bam Bam," he'll wait for "El Nino" to get healthy.

Gilbert Melendez: Training 'easy' to avoid injury and 'excelling' in a fight is a 'Catch-22'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Sep 27, 2012 6:00 PM EDT

Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez says people can't expect fighters to go easy in training if they want them to excel during a fight.

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.

Gilbert Melendez: Pulling out of 'Bam Bam' fight was a 'business' decision

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Sep 25, 2012 4:30 PM EDT

Strikeforce lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez, details the injury that forced him out of his fight against Pat Healy on Sept, 29, 2012.

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.

Gilbert Melendez Explains Injury Which Led to Strikeforce Cancellation

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Sep 24, 2012 6:21 PM EDT

Gilbert Melendez gives his version of the events which led to the cancellation of the Sept. 29 Strikeforce card.

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.

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.

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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