The Strikeforce card that took place on Saturday, June 18 saw Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett punch their tickets to the semifinal round of the Strikeforce World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament.
Jorge Masvidal used a dominating win over KJ Noons to put himself in the mix to face current Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and up-and-coming heavyweight Daniel Cormier used an improved striking game to defeat MMA veteran Jeff Monson.
The next card for the promotion will be a July 30 event from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The main event of that card will feature Fedor Emelianenko facing off against Dan Henderson in a heavyweight bout.
Since the fight will be contested at the heavyweight limit, Henderson’s Strikeforce light heavyweight title will not be on the line.
Also appearing on the Strikeforce card will be:
Paul Daley vs. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos
Marloes Coenen vs. Miesha Tate for Coenen’s Strikeforce women’s bantamweight title
Roger Gracie vs. Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal
What follows are some questions heading into the July 30 card.