The end of Strikeforce is near. In fact, the promotion will take the stage for its official swansong this Saturday, Jan. 12.
For nearly seven years Strikeforce brought fans MMA entertainment, and before that, many more years of kickboxing. But it all comes to a close this weekend, Zuffa’s secondary promotion is folding into its larger, the UFC.
While much of the Strikeforce roster is expected to migrate to the UFC, this will be the final time you’ll be able to tune into an actual Strikeforce event. And there are plenty of reasons not to miss out on that opportunity.
The following is a list of six reasons why you shouldn’t miss out on the soon to be disbanded promotion’s final hurrah.